The Harlem Roots and Rhythm Urban Dance Festival
FALL 2024
September 20th - 22nd
The Harlem Roots and Rhythm
Urban Dance Festival
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This Special annual Harlem event gives you room to explore and get a Great Taste of Harlem's famed Jazz and Lindy Hop Culture!​
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FRIDAY September 20th
TWO Exciting Harlem Experiences
featuring Jazz and Dance!
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PART 1
The Second Annual Free John Coltrane Jazz Festival​​​
JOHN COLTRANE TRIBUTE CONCERT
PRESENTED WITH STATE SENATOR CORDELL CLEARE
JAZZMOBILE WITH THE NEW HERITAGE THEATRE GROUP & MUJIB MANNAN
TIME - 7pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION - Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park
Best Entry: 5TH AVE. & WEST 124TH ST.
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PART 2
JUKE JOINT at The Post!
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A Harlem Hidden Gem: Juke Joint styled Get away with great music
folks, cozy, dancing and eats! Welcoming to all.
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5pm - 11:30pm
248 W 132nd St - Street Level Entry. Harlem, NY 10027
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SATURDAY September 21st
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Part 1
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DANCE CONTEST!
​Harvest Moon Ball Re-enactment
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Time: 3:45/4PM
LOCATION - Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park
Best Entry: 5TH AVE. & WEST 124TH ST.
More Details coming!
Part 2
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Special Harlem Screening and Panel Discussion
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From Juke Joints to Ballrooms and More:
Historical Perspective of Dance Culture
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Panel Discussion includes
Harlem Dance Legends and Keepers of the Flame
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ALSO
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Harlem School of the Arts
645 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030
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SUNDAY September 22
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Spend a Soulful SAVOY Sunday with us...!
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
The Robert F. Smith Center for Performing Arts
679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street
Harlem, NY 10031​
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​LIVE JAZZ
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Honoring Harlemite
Luther Gales
and more surprises!
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Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
The Robert F. Smith Center for Performing Arts
679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street
Harlem, NY 10031
More Details coming!​​​​​​​
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