# Event Details - **Event Name**: MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Harlem Dance Club presents The MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival on 9/19/26 at Harlem's historic Richard Rodgers Amphitheater.About this EventHarlem Dance Club Presents: MOTHERSHIP EIGHTThe MOTHERSHIP Dance & Music Festival is Harlem Dance Club’s interactive voyage of music, community, and dance. Since 2018, this joyful celebration has transformed the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater into a launchpad of culture, rhythm, and connection—featuring Afro, House, Haitian, Hip Hop, Indian, Vogue, live drumming, and more.Created by a vibrant mix of people united by a love of dance and a belief in community, the MOTHERSHIP is a space where stories move, beats unite, and everyone belongs. Expect new grooves, bold moves, and magical moments. The MOTHERSHIP is lifting off—and you’re invited to be part of the ride.19 September 2026 // 3:00 - 7:00 PM // Rain or Shine // FREERichard Rodgers Amphitheater // Marcus Garvey Park3:00 Performances5:00 Dance PartyLive Drumming, Stepping, Swing, West African, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Praise, Classical Indian Dance and more.@ HarlemDanceClubwww.HarlemDanceClub.orginfo@harlemdanceclub.orgMOTHERSHIP EIGHT is made possible with support from:NYC Department of Parks & RecreationNYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) in partnership with the City CouncilNew York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Howard Gilman Foundation, the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ), and administered by LMCC.Partnerships for Parks, City Parks Foundation, and the NYC Green FundHarlem Community Development Corporation’s Community Economic Revitalization Support Program (CERSP)Lily Auchincloss Foundation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/mothership-eight-dance-and-music-festival-free/100001996732803566 - **Event Categories**: music-festivals, entertainment, festivals, music, dance, parties, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater - **lat**: 40.8048676 - **long**: -73.9445945 - **full address**: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, 18 Mount Morris Park West, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b682e528a22d862d8146bdeb487e17d37093f275785dc689dde6d0e4c20771e2-rimg-w1200-h1199-dc181828-gmir.jpg?v=1786638016 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE being held? - **A:** MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, 18 Mount Morris Park West, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE? - **A:** MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE is organized by Harlem Dance Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MOTHERSHIP EIGHT Dance & Music Festival - FREE is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Our goal is to create an open, safe space where dancers of all levels can access exceptional teaching artists and guest performers free of charge.Our programming is not solely about the free programming we offer—it is about the participants themselves and the unique energy they bring into our space. We look within our community for members who are consistently involved and seek to elevate them to leadership positions. What we’ve created over the past decade is not a dance school or performance troupe—we strive to be an example of healthy community building that can occur when people are brought together by music and dance.Our core programming includes:- Guest Artist Workshops- Performance Opportunities- MOTHERSHIP Dance & Music Festival- CLUB HDC Dance Parties" } ] } ] ```