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Fort Tryon Park: National Dance Day Festival

September 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

National Dance Day Festival | Saturday, September 20 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Broadway Path, Fort Tryon Park

Meet at Broadway and Bennett Park Entrance at 3PM  | Audience Members Guided Through the Park On Wheelchair Accessible Pathways

Celebrate National Dance Day with an immersive, multi-disciplinary arts experience in Fort Tryon Park!  Walk the Broadway path and encounter Uptown Dance Collective’s (UDC) “Tales: Altered and Repaired” inspired by folk and fairy tales with dance, music, and spoken word all woven into the landscape of the parkland.

UDC dance artists Lisa Green, Amy Kail, Navarra Novy-Williams, Sandra Rivera, and Maxine Steinman’s influences include Butoh, Ballet, Folk, Latinx Folklorico, Flamenco, Modern, and Afro-Caribbean.  Musicians John Ehlis, and Jessica Lurie join them on Saxophone, Flute, Guitar, and Percussion; and poet Paul Rabinowitz shares original poetry. Dancers Laura Mead, Caroline Fermin, and Paul Thompson will be joining us this year!

We encourage our audience to bring light pillows, blankets, or folding chairs you can easily carry as we go from site to site.

“Tales: Altered and Repaired” is made possible with support from Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ), The Harkness Foundation for Dance, and The Medical Center Neighborhood Fund. This event brings the arts to the outdoors—inviting you to move, witness, and connect.

Click here to reserve your free spot. 

 

United Palace: An Uptown Ball – Dancing the Revolution

An Uptown Ball

Dress up and join us for a magical evening of live music, elegant and spirited dancing and spectacular costumes. The program will feature dances from the Baroque to the Revolutionary era and the early days of the United States. All are welcome — dances will be taught at the ball, and even more can be learned at NYBDC workshops (see link). Join in on the dance floor or simply watch! Refreshments included.
Live music by the virtuosic ensemble Twelfth Night, led by David Belkovski.
Tickets: Early-bird tickets: $28.62 – book before September 12!
General admission: $33.62
Link: https://nybaroquedance.org/2025/07/19/16802/
Time: 6:30-8:30pm on September 21
Location: United Palace Theatre, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, New York, NY 10033
 
Cast
Dance: Julia Bengtsson, Patrick Pride, Adelle Lorraine, Claudio Caverni, Irenie Melin, Rebecca Walden, Sam Humphreys, Mark Bankin
Dance research: Catherine Turocy, Julia Bengtsson, Caroline Copeland, Alan Jones
Actor: Paul Shipper
Twelfth Night:
Harpsichord/Music Direction – David Belkovski
Violin – Carmen Johnson-Pájaro
Cello – Nathan Whittaker
The Uptown Ball crowns the Crackalackin’ Festival, United Palace’s celebration of Uptown artmakers. Make a full day of it by attending the 5:00 PM concert featuring Leadlights Ensemble, DJ Boo, Opera on Tap, and more.
 
Would you like to learn some dances ahead of time? Join our two Saturday Zoom classes on September 6 and September 13 or join ourin-person dance workshop with Live Music taught at the Morris-Jumel Mansion on September 20th from 5:30 to 7pm. Admission is only $7!
This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the funding agencies DCLA in partnership with the City Council and NYSCA with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by LMCC. We are also grateful for the support of Medical Center Neighborhood Fund and the United Palace Theatre!

MJM & Emiliano Messiez Present: A Night of Argentine Tango

Join us for a magical evening of Argentine tango with Latin Grammy Nominated artist Emiliano Messiez in one of New York City’s most historic and enchanting settings.

The night begins with a tango class open to all levels, led by professional world champions tango dancers Mariana Parma & Leonardo Sardella, who will guide you through the elegant steps and passionate rhythm of this iconic dance. After the class, enjoy a dazzling performance by the dancers, followed by a live concert featuring the Emiliano Messiez Tango Group.

With rich, expressive music and the timeless allure of tango, this unique event promises to transport you straight to the heart of Buenos Aires. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or simply curious, come and be part of this unforgettable celebration of music, movement, and culture.

This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, and administered by LMCC.

@LMCC’s Manhattan Arts Grants support hundreds of arts projects in all disciplines, serving communities from Inwood to The Battery.