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
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Contemporary Dance: Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Terk Lewis, White Wave Dance
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
, Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
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, June 5, 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.–10:30 a.m.
This fun, low-impact dance fitness class is designed to make you feel energized!
Free!
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Dance Fitness
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Silent Disco: Coney Island Boardwalk
at Steeplechase Pier (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab a set of wireless headphones and dance to your own beat!
Free!
Event

Silent Disco: South Oxford Park
at South Oxford Park Stage Area (in South Oxford Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab a set of wireless headphones and dance to your own beat!
Free!

Silent Disco
at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Come join us for a free silent disco party!
Free!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Contemporary Dance: Dancing for the Wild
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Free!

Saturday, June 6, 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
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!
R&B Beats Dance Fitness
at Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights
10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!
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!
Dynamic Dance Fitness
at NYPL – Woodstock Library
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
This dance fitness experience is all about you!
Free!
Reconéctate a Través del Movimiento y la Quietud
at 64th St. Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
En esta sesión en español, experimentarás una práctica suave de sanación corporal que combina movimiento inspirado en la danza y una meditación final para enraizarte.
Free!
Family Friendly Activities
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hornaday Community Garden will be hosting games, arts and crafts, and different activities during Open Garden NYC. Come enjoy the garden and have some fun!
Free!
Kids
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Free!
Soul Steps: A Line Dance Celebration with Dancing Divas and Orisha Wholeness
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Dance
Free!
Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop
at Enslaved Burial Ground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Silent Disco
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Grab headphones and party on the Pier at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring three live DJs playing different genres.
Free!

Sunday, June 7, 2026
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!
Celebration of Self: Come dance, sing, make art, & more
at All People's Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The garden will be holding an event called Celebration of Self! Everyone is encouraged to share an expression of one's self through dance, singing, art, poetry or just BEING there!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Let's Dance
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School and DJ Ray Colon lead social dances and teach you how to move like a pro! Learn how to dance salsa, bachata, and more.
Free!
Monday, June 8, 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!
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Dance Fitness
at Queens Public Library - Corona, Queens
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Cardio Dance
at NYPL - Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try!
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, June 9, 2026
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!
Soca Sweat Dance Fitness
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This Dance Fitness class will not only provide you with a full body workout- but with fun as well!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Cardio Dance with Caro
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Move to Latin beats with fun and easy routines at this energetic dance aerobics class.
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!
Wednesday, June 10, 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!
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
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!

Afro Dance in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This six-week series gets the summer season started, with classes featuring dances of the African diaspora including Haitian, Afro Brazilian, Afro Caribbean and Puerto Rican bomba.
Free!

Dance Fitness Fiesta
at Multi-Use Room A (in Rochdale Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This dance fitness class is your weekly escape into music, movement, and joy.
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air!
Free!

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Caribbean Dance Workshops
at Performance Space (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get ready to dance! Sessions are designed to be accessible to all fitness levels, focusing more on enjoyment and rhythmic movement rather than technical precision.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Kinetic Creativity Dance Workshop
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kinetic Creativity is a unique class for kids up to age 10, taught by Riverside's resident outdoor dance company, Kinesis Project Dance Theatre.
Free!
Kids

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 - Corona, 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Contemporary Dance: It’s Showtime NYC!, SOLE Defined, Robin Dunn
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan, Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Free!
