

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dance for Social Change 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Three-day, youth-led celebration exploring the intersection of mental health, nature, art, and communityAbout this EventDance for Social Change 2026 | April 16-18, 2026The 11th annual Dance for Social Change (DSC) Festival is a three-day, youth-led celebration exploring the intersection of mental health, nature, art, and community. Across performances, interactive experiences, and reflective spaces, the festival invites participants of all ages to engage with youth creativity, connect with one another, and explore wellness in new ways. April 16 | 6–9:30 PMRooted &amp; Rising Fundraising Night April 17 | 7–10 PMTeen Night (Ages 13-18) April 18 | 11 AM–3 PMShifting Grounds  -- a Family Day partnered with Arts New Orleans unveiling the mosaic furniture by Jamar Pierre and sculptural birdhouses by Trinity Barriere, created in collaboration with Young Artist Movement. During the unveiling ceremony, DSC youth artists will bring the new artwork to life through a special choreographed dance.These works were commissioned through the City of New Orleans Percent for Art Program, managed by Arts New Orleans, and made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.Day 1: Rooted &amp; Rising 🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMFine Dining Experience with the Taylor'd Chef Info: Savor bold, farm-to-table flavors, artfully curated by The Taylord Chef Experience.🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMPerformancesHost: Sha'Condria "Icon" SibleyInfo: Sha'Condria "Icon" Sibley - Poetry ; Performances from Arch Collective and Sounds Bobbi Rae and Band to activate the auditory senses. 🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PMSounds w/ DJ Antwigadee Day 2: Teen Night🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMDay 2: Teen Night Day 3: Shifting Grounds🕑: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PMDSC Family Day : Shifting Grounds in Partnership with Arts New OrleansInfo: Come Celebrate Family day honoring public art and dance. Join us as we unveil mosaic furniture by Jamar Pierre and sculptural birdhouses by Trinity Barriere, created in collaboration with Young Artist Movement. During the unveiling ceremony, DSC youth artists will bring the new artwork to life through a special choreographed dance.
These works were commissioned through the City of New Orleans Percent for Art Program, managed by Arts New Orleans, and made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Presented in partnership with Arts New Orleans, this event is part of the Dance for Social Change Festival, an annual, youth-led, three-day exploration of mental health, nature, art, and community. 🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMExploration Info: Exploration of Audubon Nature Trails and the center, Engage with Activations that evoke the senses, eat food from Europhia Tacos and Taylord Chef or grab a snowball. 🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMDSC Youth Performance 🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMArt Unveiling Info: Join us as we unveil mosaic furniture by Jamar Pierre and sculptural birdhouses by Trinity Barriere, created in collaboration with Young Artist Movement. During the unveiling ceremony, DSC youth artists will bring the new artwork to life through a special choreographed dance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/dance-for-social-change-2026/100001985249925970
- **Event Categories**: Art, health-wellness, Festivals, food-drinks, Entertainment, Music, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
- **lat**: 30.0318034
- **long**: -89.9640584
- **full address**: Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Boulevard, New Orleans, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Dancing Grounds (https://allevents.in/org/dancing-grounds/23484193)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Boulevard, New Orleans, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dancing Grounds
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, health-wellness, Festivals, food-drinks, Entertainment, Music, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dance for Social Change 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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