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World Arts West Dance Festival
September 10, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FreeYoung man, looking to his right, wearing red bandana, fringed jacket, and straw hat from Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza
World Arts West proudly presents the highly anticipated 2023 World Arts West Dance Festival. This event is a part of the Presidio Sunday Afternoons series hosted by Partnership for the Presidio. The festival promises powerful and diverse dance performances that honor the deep and rich artistry of cultural dance traditions from around the globe.
This year’s remarkable lineup of artists are presenting dances from Mexico, India, Nicaragua, Brazil, West Africa, Spain, and Tahiti! Dance groups include Calpulli Tonalehqueh, Diamano Coura West African Dance Company, Melissa Cruz Flamenco, Mona Khan Company, Nicaragua Dance Ensemble, Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts world dance department and Te Pura O Te Rahura’a. Special Guzheng (Chinese Zither) performance by Winnie Wong.
This free event also includes interactive demonstrations with festival artists, and an assortment of multicultural food trucks nearby at Presidio Pop Up. Follow us on IG and FB.