The Season Finale for Dance Is Life will take place at the beloved Naumberg Bandshell where dancers (and skaters!) can shine on stage, or spread their wings amongst the crowd. There is plenty of space on this outdoor dance floor. The Naumberg Bandshell is just a few steps away from Bethesda Fountain and is equally iconic, with its spacious stage and dance floor nestled at the foot of the Mall in Central Park. Stay tuned for announcements on special guests and other surprises, to close out summer with the event of the year!

Dance Is Life is an intergenerational dance party that honors the tradition of Latin Hustle being danced in the outdoor spaces of NYC, while welcoming other dance styles and igniting a diverse space for exchange and creativity. Latin Hustle is a partner dance that originated in the South Bronx in the early 1970s, created predominantly by Puerto Rican and Black teenagers, that defies traditional gender norms where any gender can lead or follow—even role swap—and celebrates its LGBTQ+ innovators.

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HOSTED BY
Natasha Diggs
Abdiel

DJ
Natasha Diggs
+ Special Surprise Guests!

WHEN
Monday, September 2, 2024
5pm-Sundown

WHERE
Naumberg Bandshell
Central Park NYC

ACCESSIBILITY
Download the Central Park Access map to navigate the terrain of Central Park, including where accessible restrooms are located.

Download directions and parking information, including accessible public transit, for help getting to the bandshell.

 

Photos by David D.G.Noble