Dance

There's dancing in the streets, and the parks, of New York City. Join an outdoor dance party or watch a dance performance by performers from around the world.
Dance Events
Monday, August 24, 2026
Line Dance Fitness
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
RETRO Dance Fitness
at Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more!
Free!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Bodyroll
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for an exhilarating dance practice led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
Free!
CANCELED: Zumba Gold®
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Joyflow
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
A music-based journey blending gentle movement and free form dance, for all abilities. Bring your own mat or towel.
Free!
Zumba in the Park
at Fort Washington (Subway) Terrace at the 190th A Train Subway Station (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dance your way through Tuesday evenings with free Zumba in Fort Tryon Park! Join Samantha Muyet for a fun, high-energy workout—perfect for all fitness levels.
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! T
Free!
Zumba under the Stars w/Lisa G
at Beach 17 O'Donohue Park (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join Lisa G Zumba instructor for the Popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Free!
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Line Dance Fitness
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Caribbean Dance Fitness
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Midtown Dance: Mucho(s) Estilo(s) in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
From salsa to swing, bachata to pachanga, dance your way around the world every Wednesday with some of New York City’s most eclectic instructors!
Free!

Pa' La Calle Wednesdays - Free Salsa and Bachata Dancing
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free outdoor salsa and bachata dancing!
Free!
Salsa Social
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join our friends from Mi Salsa Dura Baile for an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing in Garibaldi Plaza! Each class starts off with a free lesson followed by an open dance floor.
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Latin Dance Fitness
at Sonia Sotomayor Community Center, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Come join us as we dance to a mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, 80’s and 90’s music. All are welcome!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Ballroom Basix
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness, fun, and fancy footwork!
Free!

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Full Fit Line Dance
at Rochdale Village Community Center 
5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for this synchronized line dancing class!
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - Broadway, Queens 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba under the Stars W/Lisa G
at Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join Lisa G Zumba instructor for a popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Free!
Virtual Zumba
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Friday, August 28, 2026
Line Dance Fitness
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Low Impact Dance Fitness
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This fun, low-impact dance fitness class is designed to make you feel energized!
Free!
Roots & Rhythms
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Roots & Rhythms is a dance series featuring live drumming and Garifuna cultural dance instruction. All levels and abilities are welcome, no experience required.
Free!
Feel Good Dance Fitness
at Forest Hills Older Adult Center
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
As the name implies, this is fitness that feels good. Simple moves with a deeper purpose.
Free!
Silent Disco at P.S. 155 Playground
at P.S. 155 Playground, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Elsie Encarnacion for an outdoor Silent Disco event.
Free!
Kids

Social Salsa at Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn new moves from New York City's finest salsa instructors, then show off your style on the dance floor with a full hour of social dancing!
Free!
Event

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Zumba
at Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba in the Park
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Start your weekend with free Zumba in Fort Tryon Park! Join Grace Bustos every Saturday at 9:30 AM for a fun, high-energy dance workout for all fitness levels.
Free!
Moves with Limón Dance at Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Led by dancers from the world-renowned Limón Dance Company, this free modern dance class is open to all levels and ages.
Free!

Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park!
Free!
Dance in the Park: Soca
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Get ready to sweat, smile, and move at Soca in the Park!
Free!
CANCELED: Shea Butter Grooves
at Fit4Dance NYC, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.
This multi-genre dance class in celebration of joy across the African diaspora.
Free!
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Free!
Making Moves: Community Art Party
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a creative energy boost at Making Moves, a community art party.
Free!
Event

Herbert Holler’s Freedom Party Outside
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join for a free outdoor dance party at Brooklyn Bridge Park!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Vinyl Nights
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
A vibrant, inclusive celebration of everything New York, featuring live vinyl DJs spinning vintage tunes.
Free!

Sunday, August 30, 2026
CANCELED: Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Monday, August 31, 2026
Line Dance Fitness
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
RETRO Dance Fitness
at Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more!
Free!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Bodyroll
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for an exhilarating dance practice led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
Free!
