This Spring, Dance Party returns to Bryant Park and celebrates its 11th anniversary season! Every Wednesday and Thursday, from April 30 to May 15, meet at the iconic Bryant Park fountain at 6pm to learn basic dance steps with expert instructors. Then test those new dance moves to live music performed by a diverse selection of bands from 7pm-8:30pm.  

This year's series kicks off with a night of salsa's greatest hits performed by Grammy nominated Alfredo de la Fe All Star Band. Dance Party continues with instruction and dancing to live music with themed nights including Motown, bachata and merengue, Afrofusion, and Brazilian samba and forro. The series closes with a four-hour Latin Festival featuring four dance genres with the help of two legendary bands, Sebastian Natal & The Orchestra and Flaco Navaja & The Razor Blades.

Dance Party is hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo.

2025 Schedule

Dance instruction at 6pm
Live music and dance at 7pm

Wednesday, April 30
Salsa's greatest hits
with Alfredo de la Fé All Star Band

Thursday, May 1
Motown "Dancing in the Streets"
with KD Browne

Wednesday, May 7
Bachata Tradicional and merengue
with Mayra Belllo y Orquesta

Thursday, May 8
Afrofusion feat. Nkumu Katalay
with Gentleman Brawlers Feat. Nkumu Katalay

Wednesday, May 14
Brazillian samba, forro & mais
with Bossa Brazil Band

Thursday, May 15
Latin Festival (6pm-10pm)
Salsa, timba, candombe, and Salsa Gorda 
with Sebastian Natal & The Orchestra
+ Flaco Navaja & The Razor Blades