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Dane Dances! 2008 Schedule

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE

5:30-9:30 pm

AUGUST 1 – Monona Terrace Rooftop

Kali KaloKali Kali Kalor. 6:00 - “Cumbia” danceable rhythms and variations.

The Davis Family Band. 8:00 - Jazz, Classic R&B and top 40.

DJ Laurie 5:30 & 7:30 pm

AUGUST 8 - Monona Terrace Rooftop

In Black ‘N White. 6:00 - Mix of reggae, rock, soul and jazz.

Streetlife. 8:00 - Blend of R&B, smooth jazz, and contemporary styles.

DJ Laurie 5:30 & 7:30 pm

AUGUST 15 - UW-Memorial Union Terrace

Unity the Band. 5:30 – World beat and reggae.

Felicia Alima. 7:30 - Urban R&B

Duce Duce. 9:30 - Hip Hop & R&B music.

DJ Laurie 7:00 & 9:00 pm

AUGUST 22 - Monona Terrace Rooftop

David Hecht & Primitive Culture. 6:00 - Reggae, funk, world beat and R&B.

Que Flavor. 8:00 - Mix of traditional Afro-Cuban and Latin music.

DJ Laurie 5:30 & 7:30 pm

AUGUST 29 - Monona Terrace Rooftop

Nellie Tiger Travis Blues Band. 6:00 - Urban R&B

Madisalsa. 8:00 - Traditions of Cuba, Puerto Rico/Dominican Republic.

DJ Laurie 5:30 & 7:30 pm

RAIN BACKUP LOCATIONS: August 29th –Inside Monona Terrace.

August 1th, 8th, 22nd – Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center

August 15th –UW-Memorial Union Rathskeller

Watch Dane Dances! on Madison City Channel 12

Madison City Channel 12 made the August 24th Dane Dances! with Que Flavor and The Davis Family Band available for viewing on the Internet at

Dane Dances - Que Flavor and The Davis Family Band, August 24, 2007

Madison City Channel 12 made the August 31st Dane Dances! with The Eddie Butts Band and Madisalsa available for viewing on the Internet at

Dane Dances - Eddie Butts and Madisala, August 31, 2007

Note: These Internet presentations require the use of the FREE Real Player you can download and install from this location

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Dane Dances! Mission Statement

To provide a joyous social experience, through music, dance, and other activities that helps to facilitate improved race relations in the Dane County and surrounding areas. As a result of this social interaction, an appreciation and respect is developed for our diverse community.

Dane Dances Information

All Dane Dances! sponsored events are FREE, thanks to the very generous contributions of our corporate sponsors, area companies, organizations and individuals .

Volunteer Opportunities

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What's New?

Pictures from 2007 are now avaiable by Bill Patterson	9/1/2007 11:53 AM
Pictures from Dane Dances 2007 are new available. You can find them under "Pictures' on the left-hand side of the main page.

Check out the new Dane Dances! Community Page by Bill Patterson	2/10/2007 1:00 PM
Dane Dances! now has a Community Page to let you know about selected events and activities that are not sponsored or endorsed by Dane Dances!, but may be of interest to you.

Dane Dances! background and volunteer info and volunteer signup by Bill Patterson	1/31/2007 10:16 AM
Detailed background information about Dane Dances and volunteer opportunites has been added to this web site. You can now sign up to volunteer at Dane Dances! on-line.