Dance Together Festival 2026: What you need to know
The Dance Together Festival transforms public spaces through dance workshops, live music, and collaborative visual art projects. It emphasizes inclusive, accessible experiences designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. The festival is presented by the Dance Together Project with support from local artists and community partners.
In 2026, it returns to Mimico for its eighth year. A new dance floor mural anchors this year’s programming. Workshops include Bollywood, Salsa, Afro fusion, Samba, Soca, Ukrainian Village Dance, and Line Dance.
What to Know About Dance Together Festival 2026
General Information
The Dance Together Festival brings public spaces to life through inclusive dance workshops, live music, and visual art. It creates accessible, welcoming experiences for all ages, abilities, and skill levels. The festival is presented by the Dance Together Project with local artists and community partners.
It features a new dance floor mural and open workshops in many styles. These include Bollywood, Salsa, Afrofusion, Samba, Soca, Ukrainian Village Dance, and Line Dance.
- Where: Mimico Square, 2441 Lake Shore Boulevard, West Toronto
- Date: July 9 – 12, 2026
- Tickets: Free
What to Expect
The fantastic lineup of community dance workshops, live music, social dancing, and performances will make the festival a remarkable celebration of movement, culture, and community.
Thursday, July 9:
- 6pm – 6:45pm, Afro Fusion – Zhara Badua
- 7pm – 7:45pm, Brazilian Samba – Nadjena Soro
Friday, July 10:
- 6pm – 6:45pm, Bollywood 101 – Rajvi Dedhia
- 7pm – 7:45pm, Latin Fusion – Teria Morada
- 8pm – 9pm, Live Salsa Band – DLM Groove Collective
Saturday, July 11:
- 6pm – 6:45pm, Swing – Vicky Young
- 7pm – 7:45pm, Ukrainian Village Dance – Stephania Woloshyn
- 8pm – 9pm, Live Ukrainian Folk Band – Kryva Kosh
Sunday, July 12:
- 6pm – 6:45pm, Soul Line Dance – Rhea Daniels
- 7pm – 7:45pm, Soca – Mad Chan
Please visit the festival’s website closer to the event to confirm dates and times.
Participant Tips
- Arrive early to secure a good spot for workshops and social dancing. The most popular sessions can fill quickly.
- Give yourself time to explore the space and mural.
- Wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear suited for movement.
- Bring water, sunscreen, and stay hydrated throughout the day.
- No dance experience is required, so try different styles freely.
- Check the schedule in advance to plan your day. This helps you catch workshops, performances, and live music sets you are most interested in.
FAQs:
Yes, all workshops, performances, and activities are free to attend. The festival is designed to be open and accessible to everyone.
No experience is required. All workshops are beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, ages, and abilities.
The festival takes place in Mimico Square. It transforms the space into an open-air dance and arts hub.
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