DANE DANCES 2025! “A CELEBRATION OF CULTURES”
Dane Dances is proud to kick off its 26th season Friday, August 1, 2025, continuing our tradition of unity, inclusion, and joyful celebration of music and cultures. Join us for DJ Francis Medrano and FREE dance lessons starting at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM every Friday in August. Dane Dances welcomes everyone! WHEELS & HEELS INC will present a brief adaptive/ariel dance before the first band on August 1 st . Come with LOVE, be PEACEFUL, & enjoy your HAPPINESS. GET UP…GET DOWN…GET TOGETHER—that is the “MAGIC” of Dane Dances.
We are excited to celebrate another summer of free, family-friendly music, dance, and community. Each week offers a unique cultural showcase of local and regional bands.
RAIN BACK-UP: Monona Terrace Hall AB
Parking after 5:00 PM – $5.00
Week 1: August 1 – A Celebration of Cultures!
SANGAMAM (Indian) – 6:00 PM
VO5 (Disco/Funk) – 8:00 PM
Week 2: August 8 – Latin Vibes & Soul Grooves
ORQUESTA SALSOUL DEL MAD (Latin/Fusion) – 6:00 PM
SOUL 2 THE BONE (R&B) – 8:00 PM
Week 3: August 15 – Latin Heat & Island Beats
REBULU GROUP (Latin) – 6:00 PM
LOVE MONKEYS (Rock/Reggae) – 8:00 PM
Week 4: August 22 – From the Heart of Latin America to Motown Magic
LA OBRA (Latin) – 6:00 PM
S.O.S. MOTOWN REVUE (Soul/R&B) – 8:00 PM
Week 5: August 29 – Funk Finale
V-FUNK (Funk/R&B) – 6:00 PM
MONTAGE (R&B/Pop) – 8:00 PM
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION!
- All bags will be checked by security (including food bags, coolers, and chair bags). Please
be prepared to open and possibly remove contents. - Contactless walk-thru security screenings will be in place. All attendees will pass through a
metal detector or be screened with a handheld device. No weapons or alcohol allowed.
Items may be returned to your vehicle or surrendered.
Dane Dances thanks all of our Sponsors, Friends, and Volunteers for helping continue this
wonderful tradition. We especially encourage participation from all ethnic groups,
associations, and businesses to share in the welcoming “MAGIC” of Dane Dances.
WE NEED YOU!
DANE DANCES IS IN NEED OF SPONSORS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS.
To volunteer:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/33985924066/false#/invitation
To sponsor:
https://www.danedances.org/sponsors
