You and yours are invited to an outdoor international dance party on Saturday, May 21, from 7-10 p.m. at the landscaped “piazza” or plaza at 100 Corry Street in Yellow Springs (aka “Art Park”). This event is part of the Yellow Springs Third Weekend Fling.
This event is free and open to all ages. There are plenty of benches and places to sit and listen if you just want to watch. Your presence is welcome!
From 7-8 p.m., each “Dance Piazza” will feature a different dance or musical performer, encouraging audience participation through a brief demonstration.
From 8-10 p.m., DJ JuJu will spin Latin dance tunes along with other world & American dance music including Afro-beat, Bhangra, Middle Eastern, club, old-school R&B, and more.
A piazza is defined as “a public square or marketplace, especially in an Italian town.” Although Yellow Springs is neither in Italy nor has a public square, the event creators, Marybeth Turner and Judith Wolert-Maldonado, wish to recreate the kind of outdoor festivities that can be found throughout piazzas in Italy and plazas in Latin America in the summer months.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the Dance Piazza at two local stands, Brother Bear’s Coffeehouse and Willie’s Wiener Wagon (meat and vegetarian hot dogs).
Dance Piazza 2011 Dates: (All are on Saturdays)
May 21st
June 4th
June 18th
July 2nd
July 16th
August 6th
August 20th
September 3rd
September 17th
Event will be cancelled in case of severe thunderstorms but will carry on under shelter in case of light rain!
For more info, contact DJ JuJu at 937-430-2505 or juju70@msn.com
Pictured are members of the Yellow Springs International Folk Dance group and
the Miami Valley Folk Dancers leading participants in a world folk dance.
photo by Omar D'Angelo