Celebrate Mantua 2026

Name: Celebrate Mantua 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Celebrate Mantua

*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/11/2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11am-10pm: Celebrate Mantua 2026 brings a full day of movement to Miles Mack Playground in West Philadelphia on Saturday, July 11 —a free outdoor event open to everyone. Start your morning with community movement classes led by internationally recognized artists spanning Zumba, ballet, African styles, and more. High-spirited drill team performances fill the afternoon, followed by youth and emerging company showcases.

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The evening’s Main Stage concert features PHILADANCO!, DANCE IQUAIL!, Native Nations Dance Theater, and more. In between, there’s a community dance party with line dances and giveaways, food trucks, and local vendors throughout the grounds.

Festival Lineup

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Community Classes: Free Dance Classes with Internationally Recognized Artists

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Drill Team Performances: High-Energy Drill Teams Take the Stage: West Powelton Steppers, Sixers Stixers, Magic Music Group

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Youth + Emerging Companies: Showcases from Rising Dance Companies

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Community Dance Party: Line Dances, Giveaways, Music + More

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: ★ Main Stage Concert: Professional Dance Concert · Hosted by Desi

How to experience the festival:

See a Show

Catch world-class performers on the Main Stage and be part of an unforgettable night of dance. Free and open to all.

Take a Class

Join a free morning class led by internationally-recognized artists. Zumba, ballet, tap, hip-hop, African dance styles, and more.

Presented By:

DANCE IQUAIL!

DANCE IQUAIL! (DI!) is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)3 Non-profit organization that disrupts the narrative that performing arts are inaccessible to marginalized communities. By empowering Black and brown artists to reclaim their narratives, DI! addresses systemic racism and homophobia, creating safe spaces for creativity and self-expression. For more information, visit DanceIquail.org.