The Harlem Roots and Rhythm Urban Dance Festival 2026 (Day 1)

TWO Day Festival celebrating the rich and vibrant dance and music cultures of Harlem thru film, panels and dance (Day 1 tickets only here)
About this Event

A TWO Day Experience into Harlem's exciting dance culture - past and present!

DAY 1 -- The Harlem Roots and Rhythm Urban Dance Fest 2026 kicks off with truly examining some of the ROOTS of Harlem's famed dance of the Lindy Hop! This evening event with special guest - African and Jazz dance Educator Pate Nassalang - will show you the proof thru rhythms and beats!

The special need to preserve this culture uptown where it began in Harlem will be discussed as well as having a dance lesson and a 2 hour Social Dance Mixer. Join us for this special experience!

SCHEDULE ***

5pm - Welcome

5:05pm —Film "DC Hand Dance - A Capital Swing"

AND from Filmmaker Beverly Lindsey - Johnson

535pm - Interview & Discussion of the importance of preserving cultures with Pate Nassalang (African and Jazz/Lindy Hop Educator /Instructor, We also view our Dance Cousions on the East Coast with their styles

6:30pm - Mini Lindy Hop Lesson

7pm - Dance Social Mixer - all styles welcome!

9pm - Event ends

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*** There is an earlier event at noon at Harlem Hospital with Communityy Works - check the link for tix

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturdaysharlem-isafro-jazz-connection-tickets-2003467923491

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Look out for the details of Day 2 on November 20th! A special eve with the Norma Miller Story, Our visiting Dance Cousins (Philly Bop and Hand Dance) and a Dance Social!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-harlem-roots-and-rhythm-urban-dance-festival-day-2-tickets-2003843100656

Nov. 14th Schedule is subject to change; see updates on this page and/or on the Facebook Link

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