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Walk Fort Tryon Park with Uptown Dance Collective for free outdoor dance, live music and poetry, with Bomba and Samba to try along the way.
Uptown Dance Collective turns a walk through Fort Tryon Park into a sequence of performances. Its National Dance Day production, Alterations and Repairs: Nature and Us, brings dance, original music and spoken word into the park landscape, with opportunities to learn Bomba along the route and Samba at the end.
What to expect
Meet at the Broadway and Dongan Place entrance at 3pm, then follow the group between performance sites on wheelchair-accessible park pathways. The program runs until 5pm and combines dance with live instrumental music and poetry. Bring only seating you can carry as the audience moves: the organizers suggest light pillows, blankets or folding chairs.
Good to know
- Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3–5pm; reserve free spots through the organizer’s Eventbrite link.
- Meet at the Broadway and Dongan Place entrance at 3pm for this guided walking production.
- The advertised route uses wheelchair-accessible pathways; contact the park conservancy for other accommodation questions.
- Rain date: Saturday, September 26, 3–5pm. Check the official event page for weather updates.
- Fort Tryon Park Conservancy inquiries: 212-795-1388 ext. 301.
Common questions
Where does the National Dance Day walk begin?
Meet at the Broadway and Dongan Place entrance to Fort Tryon Park at 3pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The audience follows a guided route between performance sites until 5pm.
Is the event free, and do I need to reserve?
Admission is free. The organizer provides an Eventbrite link to reserve free spots; use the official link on this page.
Is the performance route accessible?
The organizer specifies wheelchair-accessible pathways. For other accommodation questions, contact Fort Tryon Park Conservancy at 212-795-1388 ext. 301.
What happens if it rains?
The published rain date is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3–5pm. Check the official event page before traveling.