Summer Danzfest
Join us on Sunday, August 18th for our Summer Party at Danzfest!
With special Guest Judge Rita Gekhman-Algarra.
Danzfest offers practice competition and showcase performances in 27 dance styles, from Newcomer to Open Gold levels. Students have an incredible opportunity to try new routines and test their dancing in a safe and supportive environment without the pressure or costs associated with traditional competitions.
We look forward to seeing you at this or one of our upcoming Danzfest events:
Winter Danzfest: Dec 15, 2024
Highlights
⭐ All Levels of Experience Welcome: From beginners dancing in Newcomer to seasoned competitors in Open Gold, we invite all dancers to practice their competition and performance skills in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
⭐ Personalized Feedback: Get feedback in each dance style from our Champion guest judge Elena Kryuchkova.
⭐ Diverse Dance Styles: Test your dance skills in up to 27 dance styles, spanning American, International, and club dances.
⭐ Exclusive Videography: Receive a high-quality video of your dancing for personal review and bragging rights!
⭐ Community Performances: Perform routines or cheer your friends & instructors in Pro-Am, Am-Am, Solo, Group, and performances from Danznik’s professional team
⭐ Beauty Vendor: We recommend booking in advance!
Hair & makeup appointments available with Maria: 516-993-8771 / [email protected]
⭐ Win Prizes: Raffle draw for all attendees.
⭐ Live Broadcast: For friends and family who can’t attend in-person, we will livestream the event.
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✅ Venue & Transportation
We’re hosting Danzfest at our Westchester, NY location, a short train ride from NYC.
• 26 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY (Get Directions)
• Metro-North Hawthorne train stop is right beside the studio, easily reachable via Grand Central Station in Manhattan
• Free limited-parking on site
• Free commuter parking around the corner next to the park
✅ Resources
• Registration Information
• Heat Lists will be posted in August!
✅ Photos / Videos
Are we allowed to take photos or record some of the dancing?
Absolutely! If you post on social media, please tag the studio (@danznikstudios) and use the hashtag #danzfest. We would love to see all your posts!
Photography from Past Events
Meet The Host
![Nikolai Shpakov](https://www.danznik.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nikolai-768x768.jpg)
Born in Kazakhstan, Nikolai Shpakov grew up in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, in the Ural mountain region, the only child of an architect father and an attorney mother. He started dancing “before I learned how to walk,” he says, first Russian folk dancing, then jazz, and finally ballroom when... Read More
![Rita Gekhman-Algarra](https://www.danznik.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rita-Gekhman-Algarra-768x768.jpg)
Rita Gekhman-Algarra, born in Minsk, Belarus, was raised by her mother and grandmother after her father’s early passing. Her mother, a pioneering computer programmer, nurtured Rita’s love for music and movement. At 7, Rita began studying rhythmic gymnastics and piano, graduating from music school at 13. She then transitioned to... Read More
Upcoming Dates
Questions? Contact us or call 212-500-1064