Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you’ll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what’s coming up in the series.
These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic creations, crafts, and imaginative activities. Come to the Park for this family-friendly celebration, where retailers and food trucks add to the festive atmosphere of local arts and delicious cuisine.
Bharatanatyam Session
Friday, May 29, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Great Lawn Pavilion
Free
Ramya S. Kapadia is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and educator specializing in Bharatanatyam dance and Carnatic music. She has performed and taught across the United States and abroad, presenting solo and ensemble works that celebrate the beauty and storytelling power of these South Indian classical traditions. Through her Natyarpana School of Dance & Music, she shares these art forms with diverse communities, fostering cultural appreciation and accessibility for all ages.
For the Discover Dance series, Ramya and her ensemble will guide participants through movement, rhythm, and storytelling inspired by Bharatanatyam. Their session will introduce families to the expressive gestures and cultural roots of this ancient form while celebrating connection, creativity, and community through dance.
AfroBeats Session
Friday, June 26, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Great Lawn Pavilion
Free
Discover Dance – Afrobeats is a free cultural dance program led by DJ Sunny Sistuki, originally from Kenya, and dancers ready to teach you the moves! The lively experience explores Afrobeats music and movement rooted in Pan-African rhythms from West, East, and Southern Africa—blending traditional sounds, modern Afrobeats, and dance education to introduce Afrobeat culture to the wider community.
DISHOOM
Friday, July 31, 2026
7 to 10:30 p.m.
Free
The hit dance party DISHOOM returns to Downtown Cary Park! Join the legendary DJ Rang, Jeetu Singh, and high-energy instructors for an unforgettable night of music and movement. Following last year’s massive success, this high-energy event features live percussion and step-by-step dance instruction for all levels. Don’t miss this dynamic, rhythmic celebration of community and sound. Grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away!
Swing Session
Friday, August 28, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Great Lawn Pavilion
Free
Join Joel & Jackie Plys of Retro Rhythm as they share the joy of Swing Era Dancing. Lessons will be provided throughout the duration of the event for 20s Charleston, 6-count Swing, Vernacular Jazz & Lindy Charleston! Get ready to cut a rug (or some lawn) on this special edition of Discover Dance in the park – Swing Style!
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