Dance Workshops, Panel Discussions, Cultural Performances, and Community Engagement.

Weekend Workshops

July 10-12, 2026

The celebratory exploration of the history & culture of the African Diaspora!

West African, Haitian, Afro Brazil, Afro Cuban,  Jazz, Tap,  Second Line, Modern, Afro  Modern, Afro House,  Afrobeat,  Dance Hall.

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Dance Intensive

July 6-12, 2026

Ages 7yrs- Adult

Movement, History, and performance-focused.

West African, Haitian, Afro Brazil, Afro Cuban,  Jazz, Tap,  Second Line, Modern, Afro  Modern.

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Other Festival Activities

Congo Square,

Dance Concert,

Exhibits,

Community Access,

Community Service,

Lectures, and  Demonstrations.

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Cultural Ties Dance Festival is funded through sponsorships from community organizations and community members like you. We share the passion for the history, culture, and movement of the African Diaspora as it is deeply rooted in the cultural make-up of New Orleans.  Your donation towards the Cultural Ties Dance Festival will be applied towards the professional performing artists who are instructing and also in support of the dance scholarships offered for the youth dance intensive.  Collectively the festival is a unique experience to celebrate NOLA’s Cultural Communities through dance.

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