United We Dance

Slip into your dancing shoes and let the music take you through time for this once in a lifetime celebration of America's 250th anniversary!
About this Event

Slip into your dancing shoes and let the music take you through time for this once in a lifetime event — Art 120’s United We Dance celebrates the cultural impact of our Chattanooga community through time with a day of dancing in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Saturday October 17th in Miller Park.

United We Dance opens with performances starting at 11am. Local non-profit dance company, Art To Empower will showcase a variety of youth and adult performances whose skills have been honed under their leadership. At 1pm, our friends at Barking Legs Theater will perform a dance interpretation of the, “Bill of Rights”.

At 3PM, the dance clock begins with interactive performances and dance alongs to include everyone in this unique celebration. From 1700s Country dancing and Irish reels to the Blues, Hip Hop, and Latin influences. The whole event culminates into an American Dancefest where attendees will dance to contemporary hits from Neil Diamond’s “America” to Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors”.

This event is perfect for all ages, dance levels, and abilities. Dress comfortable, wear your dancin’ shoes and bring your joy. Dancing partner not required, but you may find one that strikes your fancy at United We Dance.

Special thanks to: The National Endowment for the Arts, America 250, ArtsBuild, River City Company, and Leslie M. Westbrook for the generous support. This event would not be free and accessible without their support.