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The scene at a past Dane Dances event at Monona Terrace.

The scene at a past Dane Dances event at Monona Terrace.

August in Madison means the return of everyone’s favorite rooftop community dance party: Dane Dances. After a pair of rain cancellations in 2022, an indoor location is secured this year (most weeks at Monona Terrace, with Aug. 18 moving to the Alliant Center if rain; for weather updates, call 608-261-4094). Each week features DJ Francis Medrano at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. along with free dance lessons, which will be put to immediate use thanks to the band lineup: Mike Dangeroux Orchestra and The Associates Band, Aug. 4; international salsa star Luisito Rosario and Orquesta SalSoul del Mad, Aug. 11; VO5 and BBI, Aug. 18; and Aurra and Slave and Angel Melendez & 911 Mambo Orchestra, Aug. 25. Food and drink will be available at 5 p.m. from Lake Vista Cafe, La Taguara, Melly Mell’s Soul Food and TLC Catering. Watch for updates at danedances.org.

With DJ Francis Medrano 5:30 & 7:30 pm, Associates Band 6 pm, Mike Dangeroux Orchestra 8 pm.

media release: Dane Dances is enthusiastically kicking off its 24TH season Friday August 4, 2023 “A SEASON OF TOGETHERNESS”.  New this year we will engage the audience with DJ Francis Medrano & FREE dance lessons starting at 5:30 PM every week.  This year Dane Dances is celebrating the contributions of all those who are making our COMMUNITY GREAT. Opening night is “SHOW YOUR COLORS NIGHT”.  Come out dressed to represent your Company, Club, Church, Country, Greek Organizations, Non-Profits, Schools, and/or Profession.  We are celebrating what we bring to the Community.  We want everyone to feel welcome at our events.

Week 1: Get up with two of the Midwest’s best diverse dance bands from the Chicagoland area.  ASSOCIATES BAND will keep the night going with their high energy smooth dance jams with a taste of Funk at 6:00 PM.  Continue to jam the night away with one of the Midwest best International performing R&B, POP and Vocal dance bands.  Mike performs a variety of genres, top hits with original work.  He has been hailed as one of the top guitarists in the world.   MIKE DANGEROUX ORCHESTRA at 8:00 PM will send you home with vibrations running through your body.

Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 5:00 p.m.

Food by: Kipps Kitchen, Lake Vista Cafe, La Taguara, and Melly Mells Cater

In the case of inclement weather, Rain back-up is at Monona Terrace for August 4, 11 & 25, and at Alliant Energy Center for August 18 with FREE parking

IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION!

· All bags will be checked by a security representative. This includes: food bags, food coolers, chair bags, etc. Guests should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by a security representative to shift and possibly remove contents.

· Contactless walk-thru security screenings will be in place. For the safety of everyone at Concerts on the Rooftop, all persons will walk through a metal detector or be screened with a hand-held metal detector to search for prohibited items (no weapons or alcohol). Guests may return items to their vehicle or surrender to security without return.

Dane Dances thank all of our Sponsors, Friends and Volunteers that enable us to continue the local tradition of free, family-friendly music, dancing, and community spirit each Friday in August on the Monona Terrace rooftop! This year we are inviting and reaching out to all ethnic groups, associations and businesses to help us connect and have everyone feel the welcoming “MAGIC” of Dane Dances!

To volunteer: https://signup.com/go/zmknhxy

To Sponsor: https://danedances.org/sponsors.php