Celebrate the spirit of dance at the Fremont Downtown Event Center! 

Join us for live multicultural performances, and try your hand at different dancing styles with step-by-step instruction! Plus, enjoy entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more.

Event Details:

Downtown Dance!

• Saturday, April 25
• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA

Free and open to the public.  Fun for all ages!

Downtown Scavenger Hunt

Find five Downtown Dance decals in shop windows along Capitol Ave. and you can pick up a special Downtown Dance sticker pack at the event!* Decals are up April 2 through the event day.

*While supplies last.  Max. 1 sticker pack per person. Only valid during event duration.

Performance Schedule

Outdoor Stage

11:10 - 11:25 a.m. | Washington High School Dance Co
Performance + Audience Engagement

11:30 - 11:40 a.m. | Afasaneh Arts
Ensemble Performance

11:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | Dance with Abby
Bollywood Workshop

12:20 - 12:40 p.m. | Break
Enjoy performances at the indoor stage or grab lunch!

12:40 - 1:05 p.m. | Dance TONGether
Ensemble Performance

1:10 - 1:35 p.m. | Sun Bollywood
Performance + Flash Mob

1:40 - 2:05 p.m. | Riar Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA)
Ensemble Performance

2:10 - 2:35 p.m. Bellissimo Dance Co.
Ensemble Performance

2:40 - 3:00 p.m. | Grupo Santa Paula & Quetzales
Ensemble Performance

Indoor Stage - State Room

11:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Mambo Groovin
Ensemble Performance

12:05 - 12:20 p.m. | Mambo Groovin
Workshop

12:30-12:40 p.m. | Afasaneh Arts
Ensemble Performance

1:00 - 1:25 p.m. | Dance Identity
Ensemble Performance

1:30 - 1:55 p.m. | Asociacion Cultural Kanchis
Performance + Audience Engagement

2:00 - 2:25 p.m. | Dance with Abby
Waacking Workshop

Indoor Workshops - Capitol Room

12:45 - 1:00 p.m. | Grupo Santa Paula & Quetzales
Workshop

1:00 - 1:15 p.m. | Afasaneh Arts
Workshop

1:35 - 1:45 p.m. | Dance Identity
Workshop

1:45 - 2:00 p.m. | Sun Bollywood
Workshop

2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Riar Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA)
Workshop

Plus, enjoy entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more!

Space is limited. All workshops and activities are first come first serve.

Vendors

Neko Ceramics

Casitas De Artis

Silly Grace Chili Oil

Mambo Groovin

Hand in Hand Henna

Bay Area Photo Bus

Dance with Abby

Zooxcape

Mexipino Creations 

Dance Identity

J and R Scentuals

Elegance Face Painting

Riar Academy of Performing Arts

Desi Queen of Hearts

J&C Handcrafted Culture

Bellissimo Dance

Washington High School Dance

DJ Services by Elite Entertainment

Food Trucks

Mozzeria Pizza

Saigon Street 2

Mister Softee Soft Serve

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Photo Contest (No Longer Taking Entries)

Show us your best dance moment: on stage, in class, or wherever you are! Capture the energy, movement, and joy of dance!

Winners’ photos will be displayed at the Downtown Dance! event in Fremont on April 25.  Winners will also receive a gift card to a Downtown Fremont business.

Deadline to enter: April 10, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. PT

Theme: Spirit of Dance

How to enter:

• Follow @choosefremont on Instagram
• Post your dance-themed photo
• Tag @choosefremont in your caption
• Use the hashtag #DowntownDance

Rules:

• Original photos only. 
• Max 2 entries per person.  Only one prize will be distributed per winning person.
• Photos must be appropriate for all audiences and contain no political content.
• Contestants must have permission from any individuals appearing in the photographs.
• The City of Fremont and Ani & Cat LLC reserve the right to disqualify entries at their sole discretion.

Criteria:

Photos will be judged on their creativity, originality, and relevance to the theme.  All levels of photographers are encouraged to apply! 

This contest is not affiliated with Instagram.  Terms and conditions apply.

#photocontest #bayarea #fremont #bayareadance #bayareaphotographer

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Interested in Volunteering?

This is a great opportunity to get more community service hours. City staff can sign off on school forms as needed. If interested in volunteering, please email Nikki at ninamine@fremont.gov.