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sjDANCEco's 25th SEASON
Continuing the Splendor and Power of DANCE
April 24 & 25, 2027
Santana Row, San Jose
Two full days of dance. Completely free.
SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED APRIL 1, 2027
See the Joy of the Festival
Watch highlights from last year’s sjDANCEco Dance Festival.
sjDANCEco is a 501 (c) (3) Non- Profit Organization Tax ID 61-1446985
Dance for Everyone
Join us for the 25th Annual sjDANCEco Dance Festival—a joyful, two-day celebration bringing together dancers, artists, families and communities from throughout the Bay Area.
From young dancers taking the stage for the first time to celebrated professional companies, the festival showcases an extraordinary range of movement and traditions:
Hip-Hop to Ballet. Cultural to Contemporary. Youth to Professional.
With two full days of free performances and dance classes, there is something for every age, every interest and every member of the family.
Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED APRIL 1, 2027
Two Days of Free Performances and Classes
Spend the weekend discovering the incredible diversity of the Bay Area dance community.
Throughout the festival, audiences can enjoy:
Performances by youth, community and professional dance groups
Ballet, contemporary, modern, cultural dance, hip-hop and more
Free dance classes for all ages
Opportunities to meet dancers and local arts organizations
A welcoming, family-friendly celebration in the heart of Santana Row
Come for one performance, take a class or spend the whole weekend dancing with us.
Perform at the Festival
The sjDANCEco Dance Festival welcomes dance groups of all ages, backgrounds and movement traditions.
Whether you are part of a youth program, community ensemble, cultural dance organization, school or professional company, we invite you to share your work with thousands of festival visitors.
A San José Dance Tradition
The sjDANCEco Dance Festival began in downtown San José in 2003 as Dancin’ Downtown, sjDANCEco’s first community event.
Originally held at the Circle of Palms, the festival moved to Santana Row in 2011 as its audience and community of performers continued to grow. In 2019, the festival relocated to Eastridge Center, where it welcomed more than 10,000 viewers.
In 2025, sjDANCEco returned to Santana Row for its 24th year, the festival remains a cornerstone of Bay Area Dance Week and a beloved gathering place for the region’s vibrant dance community.
For more than two decades, dancers of every age and tradition have come together here to perform, connect and experience the splendor and power of dance.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
April 24 & 25, 2027
Santana Row
San Jose, California
Admission is free.
2027 SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED APRIL 1, 2027
Help Keep the Festival Free
The sjDANCEco Dance Festival is made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors, artists and community partners.
Your support helps us keep this celebration free and accessible while creating a stage for hundreds of dancers from across the Bay Area.