The 4th Annual Hartford Dance Festival promises to be an extraordinary celebration of movement and artistic expression: a FREE EVENT on August 23, 2025, at Bushnell Park in Downtown Hartford, CT featuring 25+ diverse dance companies and performers.

Movement Workshops [2-4pm]

Performances [4-8pm]

Battle [5pm: round one]

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HDF WORKSHOPS are open to all levels. Beginners are welcome to try something new, and more advanced movers are welcome to join the groove. In-studio workshops are welcome to ages 16+ (please pre-register below!) and FREE WORKSHOPS on 8/23 in Bushnell Park are open to all ages (just show up)! All class proceeds go toward funding the free Hartford Dance Festival performances.

This event is supported in part by the Bissell Foundation, the Greater Hartford Arts Council, Parkville Sounds, and the Hartford Dance Collective.