A TWO Day Awesome Experience into Harlem's exciting dance culture - past and present! Africa comes to Harlem....
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 Clips of Harlem History with Jazz and Lindy Hop -- and the African Roots
535pm - Discussion of the importance of preserving cultures and how different dancers/genres have done so (via film or in person)The Roots: Interview with Pate Nassalang (African and Jazz/Lindy Hop Educator /Instructor
6:30pm - Mini Lindy Hop Lesson
7pm - Dance Social Mixer
9pm - Event ends
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*** There is an earlier event at noon at Harlem Hospital with Community Works - check the link for tix
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 Harlem Legend Norma Miller Story on film, Our visiting Dance Cousins (Philly Bop and Hand Dance) and a Dance Social!
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