Dane Dances, one of Madison’s most diverse, family-friendly summertime events, will kick off its 26th season on Friday, Aug. 1, and will be held for five Fridays in August at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Rooftop.
Delicious food will be available each Friday at Dane Dances throughout the summer from the Lake Vista Café, La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen
DJ Francis Medrano will engage the audience at 5:30 p.m. each week, and there will be free dance lessons for attendees. Wheels & Heels Inc. will present a brief adaptive/ariel dance before the first band on Aug. 1.
Dane Dances will feature a different lineup of musical guests each week on the Monona Terrace Convention Center rooftop, including:
- Week 1: August 1 – A Celebration of Cultures!
SANGAMAM (Indian) – 6 p.m.
VO5 (Disco/Funk) – 8 p.m. - Week 2: August 8 – Latin Vibes & Soul Grooves
ORQUESTA SALSOUL DEL MAD (Latin/Fusion) – 6 p.m.
SOUL 2 THE BONE (R&B) – 8 p.m. - Week 3: August 15 – Latin Heat & Island Beats REBULU GROUP (Latin) – 6 p.m. LOVE MONKEYS (Rock/Reggae) – 8 p.m.
- Week 4: August 22 – From the Heart of Latin America to Motown Magic LA OBRA (Latin) – 6 p.m. S.O.S. MOTOWN REVUE (Soul/R&B) – 8 p.m.
- Week 5: August 29 – Funk Finale V-FUNK (Funk/R&B) – 6 p.m. MONTAGE (R&B/Pop) – 8 p.m.
Dane Dances is in need of sponsors and volunteers for this 25th anniversary season. To sponsor, click here. To volunteer, click here.
