CityDance San Jose

09/16/2025

Join us for the last CityDance of the 2025 season this Thursday, September 18 from 6 - 9 p.m. for Salsa!

🎶 Live bands + professional dance instructors
🕺 All levels welcome — dance, socialize, and enjoy the vibe
🙌 Free and open to the public

➡️ Look forward to live music by Sabor de mi Cuba, and follow along with dance instructors Sandy and John

Community partner tables:
• New Ballet
• Sacred Heart
• Luna Park Chalk Art Festival Foundation
• San José Museum of Art’s Let’s Look at Art program
• City Lights Theater Company
• More Mas Marami, Creative Ambassador
• Jessica Gutierrez, Creative Ambassador
• San José Dance Theater
• Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful
• Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
• Open Space Authority
• Poetry Center San José
• Japanese American Museum of San José
• League of Women Voters
• Henna artist

Take a break from dancing and have a drink at the beer garden or grab a bite at El Cafecito by Mezcal inside the San José Museum of Art 🎨 The museum is only a few steps away — entry is free and open to all ages from 4 - 9 p.m on CityDance nights.

🅿️ Five participating ParkSJ locations offer 90 minutes of free parking. Visit ParkSJ.org for info on downtown parking options, maps and more.

🚆 Ride VTA to CityDance. Visit VTA.org.

CityDance San José is presented by the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the San José Museum of Art, El Cafecito by Mezcal, Envision Pro AV, and the San Jose Downtown Association.

08/11/2025

Join us this Thursday, August 14 from 6 - 9 p.m. for CUMBIA 💃 Look forward to live music by Sonora San Jose and DJ Chale Brown.

Community partner tables:
• New Ballet
• Sacred Heart
• Jessica Gutierrez, Creative Ambassador
• Steven Rubalcaba, Creative Ambassador
• City Lights Theater Company
• Luna Park Chalk Art Festival Foundation
• Poetry Center San José
• CreaTV
• Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful
• Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
• More Mas Marami, Creative Ambassador
• Japanese American Museum
• San Jose Downtown Association

Take a break from dancing and have a drink at the beer garden or grab a bite at El Cafecito by Mezcal inside the San José Museum of Art 🎨 The museum is only a few steps away — entry is free and open to all ages from 6 - 9 p.m on CityDance nights.

🅿️ Five participating ParkSJ locations offer 90 minutes of free parking. Visit ParkSJ.org for info on downtown parking options, maps and more.

🚆 Ride VTA to CityDance. Visit VTA.org.

CityDance San José is presented by the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the San José Museum of Art, El Cafecito by Mezcal, Envision Pro AV, and the San Jose Downtown Association.

07/17/2025

🤠 Dust off your boots, San José! 🤠

The Country Cougars are riding into town with Manuel Allende to bring you a high-energy night of line dancing, live country tunes, and summer fun at CityDance San José!

This is your chance to dance under the palm trees, enjoy a FREE visit to the San José Museum of Art, and taste a special country-themed menu at El Cafecito by Mezcal.

🗓️ Thursday, July 17th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Circle of Palms, Downtown San José
🎟️ FREE | No registration needed
👉 More info: bit.ly/40nJgrH

🚊🚏Be sure to take VTA to CityDance San José!

CityDance San José is presented by the San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the San José Museum of Art, El Cafecito by Mezcal, San Jose Downtown Association, Envision Production Group, LLC, and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

06/19/2025

🌟 TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 19🌟
CityDance San José is BACK — and we’re kicking off with a Juneteenth Celebration! 🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and community featuring:
🎤 Live performances by YO’DELE’S & RIDDIM EXCHANGE presented by AFRIICIONADO
💃 Dance instruction by ESTHER OROBIYI
🖼️ Free admission to the San José Museum of Art
🍽️ Special menu by El Cafecito by Mezcal

📅 Thursday, June 19th
⏰ 6:00PM – 9:00PM
📍 Circle of Palms, Downtown San José
🎟️ FREE – no registration needed!

Bring your energy, bring your friends — Dance Now, Think Later.

🙏 Huge thanks to our amazing partners:
San José Museum of Art, San Jose Downtown Association, El Cafecito by Mezcal, Envision Production Group, LLC, and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

🚌 Skip the parking—Take VTA to CityDance San José!

09/18/2024

Come dance the night away and celebrate the final CityDance event of the year!

📅 Join us on Thursday, September 19 from 6 - 9 p.m. for Country Line Dancing 🤠👢 Line dancing will be led by Adam the Dancing Cowboy with music by Bootleg.

🚆 Plan ahead and ride VTA to CityDance San Jose 🚋, visit VTA.org! If you plan to drive 🚗, visit ParkSJ.org for information on downtown parking options, maps and more. Five participating ParkSJ locations offer 90 minutes of free parking 🅿️.

CityDance is presented by the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the San José Museum of Art, El Cafecito by Mezcal, Envision Pro AV and the San Jose Downtown Association.

08/15/2024

🎉 Get Ready for CityDance San Jose! 🎉

Join us for a FREE night of music, dancing, and socializing at the Circle of Palms, right in the heart of Downtown San Jose, next to the San Jose Museum of Art.

🕺 Thursday, August 15 | 6 - 9 p.m.

✨ Vogue/Waacking Night
- Waacking Instruction: Alice Hur
- Vogue Instruction: Leezy 007
- DJ: Jaymix1

Whether you’re here to learn something new, polish your dance moves, or just show off, we’ve got you covered!

Need a break? Swing by the beer garden, grab a bite at El Cafecito by Mezcal, or explore the San José Museum of Art. The museum will be open and free for all ages from 6-9 p.m. during CityDance nights.

🚗 Plan Ahead:
- Ride VTA to CityDance San Jose!
- Driving? Visit ParkSJ.org for parking options—90 minutes of free parking at five participating ParkSJ locations!

🔜 Save the Date:
Don’t miss the final CityDance of the season with Country Line Dancing on September 19!

CityDance San Jose is presented by the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the San José Museum of Art, El Cafecito by Mezcal, Envision Pro AV, and the San Jose Downtown Association.

07/18/2024

💥Tonight is Bollywood Night at CityDance San Jose. This is a free evening of music, dancing, and fun.

Come out and learn a move or two from Akshay Savale and Starrz Dance Academy.

The San Jose Museum of Art will be open with free admission. And if you need to rest your dancing feet, check out the special menu being provided by El Cafecito by Mezcal.

Tonight, July 18
6:00pm-9:00pm
Circle of Palms in Downtown San Jose.

09/20/2023

Get ready to move and groove at our last CityDance of the season! 🎉 Join us this Thursday, Sept. 21, for World Dance Mosaic featuring a vibrant showcase of modern dance, hip-hop, Guinean dance and Bollywood! 🌍🎶

Free instructor-led lessons and performances followed by more dancing and fun! Head to the Circle of Palms Plaza from 6-9pm. See you there!

Dance now. Think later.

CityDance 2025 will be held on June 19, July 17, August 14 and September 18

See event pages for more details

09/15/2023

Our last CityDance of the season is less than one week away! Join us for World Dance Mosaic, a vibrant showcase of dance genres from across the globe including modern dance and hip-hop, Guinean dance and Bollywood. 🌎🎶

Free instruction and performances by Francis and Erika Tyrell from New Age Theatrics, Mohammed Bangoura from Boffa Bofarata Ballet and Akshay Savale from Starrz Dance.

📍Circle of Palms in Downtown San Jose
🗓️Thursday, September 21st
⏰6:00PM – 9:00PM

08/17/2023

Tonight: Join us at CityDance from 6-9pm for an evening filled with electrifying salsa moves, infectious live music and good vibes all around. Best part? It's completely FREE!

Enjoy salsa lessons led by Sandy and John from Mambo Groovin' Latin Dance Theatre and music from Carlitos Medrano & Sabor De Mi Cuba at the Circle of Palms Plaza.

🚊🅿️Take VTA Light Rail to CityDance (exit at the Convention Center or Paseo de San Antonio Stations). Or get 90 minutes of free parking in the ParkSJ garages. Visit ParkSJ.org for more info.