2026 Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival

The 92nd Street Y, New York, Works & Process at Guggenheim New York, and Ladies in the Shoe announce the second annual Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival, a week of performances, discussions and classes celebrating the power, artistry, and cultural impact of women in rhythmic dance. With programs at 92NY co-curated by Michelle Dorrance and Alison Manning and co-presented with Works & Process and Dormeshia’s Ladies in the Shoe Tap Conference, this year’s festival brings together a dynamic lineup of female and female-identifying artists across tap, hip-hop, flamenco, street dance, Irish step, tango, and more. Tickets for 92NY performances and additional information on Ladies in the Shoe, which includes live performances, workshops, and discussions with some of today’s most influential female tap dancers can be found at https://www.92ny.org/event/uptown-rhythm-dance-festival.

“The Second Annual Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival continues to grow as a vital platform for rhythm-based dance artists,” comments Harkness Dance Center Co-Executive Director Alison Manning. “In collaboration with Works & Process, Michelle Dorrance and Dormeshia, we are honored to spotlight an exceptional lineup of women whose artistry, innovation, and leadership are shaping the future of the rhythmic arts.”

The Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival is part of Women Move the World, 92NY’s 2025/26 Harkness Mainstage Series.

UPTOWN RHYTHM DANCE FESTIVAL

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

DEL x Michelle Dorrance: Rhythm, History, and Innovation

Sun, Mar 1, 3 pm, Warburg Lounge at 92NY

Uptown Rhythm Performances at 92NY — co-curated by Alison Manning & Michelle Dorrance: Featuring Donnetta Jackson / MADD Mixtape, Maria Torres, Nelida Tirado, Liliana Morales & Leah Banales

Tue, Mar 3, 7 pm, Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY

Uptown Rhythm Performances at 92NY — co-curated by Alison Manning & Michelle Dorrance: Featuring Chelsea Hoy, Fritzlyn Hector, Irene Koloseus, and Mai Lê Hô’s LayeRhythm

Wed, Mar 4, 7 pm, Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY

Ladies in the Shoe Performances at 92NY —conceived and directed by Dormeshia

Featuring Demi Remick, Josette Wiggin, Amanda Castro, Claudia Rahardjinato, Dormeshia

Thu, Mar 5 & Fri, Mar 6, 7 pm, Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY

Ladies in the Shoe Tap Conference — classes and talks

Sat, Mar 7 & Sun, Mar 8, 9 am, various locations at 92NY

Uptown Rhythm Performances at Works & Process at Guggenheim New York: Featuring Kukai

Dantza: Yarin and Naomi Funaki: Ikigai

Sun, Mar 8, 7 pm, Peter B. Lewis Theater at The Guggenheim Museum

Uptown Rhythm Performances at Works & Process at t Guggenheim New York: Featuring Kukai Dantza: Nire Txokotik and Xianix Barrera: Quebrada

Rotunda Dance Party: SCUFF Queer Country Dancing

Mon, Mar 9, 7 pm, Rotunda at The Guggenheim Museum

Presented by 92NY, Works & Process at Guggenheim New York, and Ladies in the Shoe incorporating Dormeshia’s Ladies in the Shoe Tap Conference

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Works & Process at Guggenheim New York

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