Join an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and community on the riverfront. Apply now to perform as a soloist, duo, or group at this year’s Dancing on the River celebration.
All styles and experience levels are welcome — from contemporary, ballroom, and hip-hop to cultural and folk dance traditions.
2-minute application · Limited performance slots
Dancing on the River brings together local studios, independent artists, and community groups for a night of performances along the riverfront stage. Audiences gather at sunset to experience a flowing lineup of styles — from classical and contemporary to social dance and world traditions.
Our goal is to celebrate connection through movement and to make dance accessible, inviting, and fun for everyone on the river.
We welcome applications from:
Pieces are typically 3–5 minutes. We curate the evening to keep the flow dynamic while showcasing a wide range of styles and voices.
Spots fill quickly. To be considered, submit your details and a sample video link using the form below.
Share a few details about your piece and a video link (rehearsal or past performance). Our team will review submissions and follow up with next steps.
By submitting, you confirm you have rights to perform this work and consent to photography and recording for event promotion.
We’ve designed the evening to feel both professional and relaxed. Our team guides you from application to final bow so you can focus on dancing.
We balance styles, tempos, and group sizes to keep the evening flowing and give each piece room to shine.
Our crew handles music playback, mics, and stage flow. You’ll receive clear call times and run-of-show details.
Perform in front of a welcoming audience and alongside other artists who believe in sharing dance with the wider community.
If you don’t see your question here, submit your application and use the notes field to let us know what you’re wondering about.
There is no fee to apply or perform at Dancing on the River. The event is community-focused and free to attend. We may invite donations or sponsors to support production costs, but there is no charge to performers.
Most pieces are 3–6 minutes long. We welcome both original choreography and repertory work as long as you have permission to perform it. All styles are welcome, but please keep content family-friendly and suitable for an outdoor public space.
No. A studio or rehearsal video is completely fine. We mainly want to understand your style, group size, and the feel of the piece so we can program the evening thoughtfully.
We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 7–10 days. If you’re applying close to the event date, we may reply sooner as we finalize the line-up.
Because this is an outdoor riverfront event, we are a rain or shine event. Details will be communicated clearly to all confirmed performers well in advance.
Submit your performer application today and we’ll follow up with next steps, tech details, and timelines.
Dancing on the River · Performer Signup
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