Celebrate Mantua 2026

Celebrate Mantua 2026 brings a full day of movement to Miles Mack Playground in West Philadelphia on Saturday, July 11 —a free outdoor event open to everyone. Start your morning with community movement classes led by internationally recognized artists spanning Zumba, ballet, African styles, and more. High-spirited drill team performances fill the afternoon, followed by youth and emerging company showcases. The evening's Main Stage concert features PHILADANCO!, DANCE IQUAIL!, Native Nations Dance Theater, and more. In between, there's a community dance party with line dances and giveaways, food trucks, and local vendors throughout the grounds.

• 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Free Community Classes in Zumba, Ballet, Tap Dance, Hip-Hop, Modern, and African styles.
• 2:00 PM -3:00 PM: Drill Team Performances
• 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Performances by: Concepts-in-Choreography, Dance4Life, En L’Air Dance Company, D/3, Llevate Dance Company, and Straight to the Pointe Dance Company
• 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Community Dance Party - line Dances, give-a-ways, and more
• 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Main Stage Professional Dance Concert, featuring performances by DANCE IQUAIL!, Native Nations Dance Theater, PHILADANCO!, Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet, and Michael Love Project Positive