Photos provided by Bill Patterson
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.
Music & Dancing Help Break Down Barriers
Dane Dances! is one of Madison’s most popular summertime events! This summer dance concert series attracts an average 4,000 attendees each Friday evening in August on the Monona Terrace Rooftop.
The bands that perform are popular, high-energy, local and regional bands. The music is danceable and as diverse as the people who come to enjoy the events. Funk, Latin, R&B, Jazz, Hip Hop and Reggae are all in the mix.
Thousands of people come — young, old, single, in couples or with families. We welcome anyone who likes dancing, excellent music and ethnic food. You don’t even have to dance, just enjoy meeting new people and having fun together.
Get Involved!
Energetic and dedicated volunteers ensure that all activities run smoothly. We need volunteers year round for different jobs. Volunteers raise funds, select bands, plan dinners and other activities, arrange publicity and organize logistics.
Dane Dances! believes that keeping the events free to the public allows us to reach out to more people of diverse backgrounds. We can only do that with your help. Please join us and get involved with Dane Dances!
Dane Dances! is always looking for people who are eager to donate their time, money or services to plan and carry out activities throughout the year, or at one of the Friday concerts. Join us!
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Call 608-719-8846,
or visit DaneDances.org
5:30-9:30 pm Every Friday in August
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AUGUST 3– Monona Terrace Rooftop
V05. 6:00 - 70s disco and dance
The Davis Family Band. 8:00 - Rock, blues and R&B
AUGUST 10- Monona Terrace Rooftop
In Black ‘N White. 6:00 - Reggae, Neo-soul and R&B.
Grupo Candela. 8:00 - Salsa, meringue, bachata
AUGUST 17 - Monona Terrace Rooftop
The Associates. 6:00 – Motown, rock, R&B and more
Primitive Culture. 8:00 - Funk, Blues, and Tropical rhythms
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AUGUST 24- Monona Terrace Rooftop
Tony Castaneda. 6:00 - .Latin Jazz and Dance Band
Paul Cebar. 8:00 - Caribbean, multi-ethnic party
AUGUST 31- Monona Terrace Rooftop
MadiSalsa. 6:00 - Salsa and Latin
Eddie Butts. 8:00 - Funk, pop and R & B
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DJ Pain1: August 3, August 17 5:30 & 7:30
DJ VPS: August 10, August 24, August 31 5:30 & 7:30
ETHNIC FOOD VENDORS: To be announced
RAIN BACKUP LOCATIONS: August 17th & 31th –Inside Monona Terrace
August 3rd, 10, & 24th – To be announced
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