The Battery Dance Festival, a cornerstone of New York City’s cultural landscape, proudly holds the title of the city’s longest-running free public dance festival. Annually, this spectacular event captivates a vast audience, drawing over 12,000 attendees in person and extending its reach to over 35,000 virtual viewers. Mark your calendars for August 11-17, 2024, with performances commencing at 7:00 PM in the scenic Rockefeller Park.
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Engage and Learn: Workshops & Events
The Battery Dance Festival offers a range of enriching workshops and events to complement the spectacular performances. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or simply curious, there’s something for everyone to explore.
$1 Workshops
(August 11-17 | 10:00-11:30am Battery Dance Studio)
Dive into dance with our incredibly affordable $1 workshops. Held daily at the Battery Dance Studio, these workshops require pre-registration and offer a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced instructors.
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Pre-show Workshops
(August 12, 14, and 16 | 6:00pm Rockefeller Park)
Enhance your evening at Rockefeller Park by participating in our pre-show workshops. These engaging sessions, also requiring registration, are the perfect prelude to the evening performances.
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FUTURE400 Panel Discussion
(August 16 | 6:45pm Rockefeller Park)
Join us for the FUTURE400 Panel Discussion at Rockefeller Park. This insightful discussion, requiring no registration, is a must-attend event for those interested in the future of dance and the arts.
Experience World-Class Performances
The heart of the Battery Dance Festival is undoubtedly the breathtaking performances. From contemporary to traditional, get ready to be mesmerized by a diverse lineup of dance companies and artists each night.
AUGUST 11
Featuring Battery Dance, Alexandra F. Light, Focus Dance Company, McKoy Dance Project || MDP, A’nó:wara Dance Theatre, wee dance company, Sun Kim Dance Theatre.
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AUGUST 12
Young Voices in Dance – Featuring Carsyn Gekas, Andrea Agostini, Marshall Kahente Diabo, Zev Haworth, Hannah Howell, Malachi Kingston, Kailei Sin, Chen-Jung Yeh, Anna Lopez, Priscilla Tom.
Explore August 12 Performances
AUGUST 13
Featuring AU.THENTICITY DANCE CO., wee dance company, SPAN Dance Company, Julie Crothers, Sibiu Ballet Theater & Gigi Căciuleanu Romanian Dance Company, Lucas Crew, Focus Dance Company, A’nó:wara Dance Theatre.
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AUGUST 14
Featuring Rutkay Özpinar, Pori Dance Company, Lucas Crew, Battery Dance, SPAN Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance.
Explore August 14 Performances
AUGUST 15
India Independence Day – Featuring Rajesh Sai Babu Mayurbhanj Chhau Group and Radhika Jha.
Explore August 15 Performances
AUGUST 16
FUTURE400 – Featuring Marie Poncé, Ballet Nepantla, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, FANIKE! African Dance Troupe, Capoeira Luanda NYC, Rutkay Özpinar, Battery Dance.
Explore August 16 Performances
AUGUST 17
Featuring Buglisi Dance Theatre, T’Ana Selah, Evelyn Tejeda, Sibiu Ballet Theater & Gigi Căciuleanu Romanian Dance Company, Pony Box Dance Theatre, Pori Dance Company, Wyatt Sutter & Charles Pierson.
Explore August 17 Performances
Full Performance Schedule
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Plan Your Visit: Directions to Rockefeller Park
Join us at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, located at 75 River Terrace (North Esplanade).
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Gratitude to Our Supporters
The 2024 Battery Dance Festival is made possible through the generous support of numerous organizations and individuals who are committed to bringing arts and culture to the community.
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Banner image photo credit: Jiemin Yang’s “Here We Root” at the 2023 Battery Dance Festival, by Steven Pisano
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