Dance Is Life returns to Asbury Park for its summer series. In collaboration with Asbury Park Dance Festival, to provide a FREE Latin Hustle lesson followed by a social dance party at the historic Carousel Building at the Asbury Park Boardwalk—an iconic location for this iconic dance.

Dance Is Life is a free, intergenerational, and communitarian dance party that celebrates the rich tradition of Latin Hustle being danced in the streets, parks, and clubs of NYC. Emerging in the early 1970s South Bronx and created predominantly by Puerto Rican and Black teenagers, Latin Hustle is a partner dance that defies traditional gender norms—welcoming any gender to lead, follow, or even swap roles—and honors its many LGBTQ+ innovators. While Latin Hustle remains at the heart of the gathering, Dance Is Life welcomes all street and club dance styles, igniting a vibrant space for cultural exchange, creativity, and self-expression. Open to all, it fosters human connection through shared joy, movement, and a deep respect for NYC’s dance legacy.

Dance Is Life FREE for the public. All ages, dance styles and dance levels are welcome!

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HOSTED BY
Natasha Diggs
Abdiel

DJ
Natasha Diggs

WHEN
Saturday, June 21, 2025
7:30 — 9:30pm

WHERE
The Historic Boardwalk
Carousel Building
104-108 Asbury Ave
Asbury Park, New Jersey

MORE INFO
www.northtoshore.com