Dancing in the parks

Dancing in Parks 2026 builds on a successful and well-loved series of free community events celebrating movement, creativity, and connection. The project brings people together through dance, transforming public spaces into vibrant, inclusive hubs of participation and joy.

We’re excited to announce that Dancing in Parks is heading east, right in the heart of Howick. The event will take place at Howick Green, 110 Picton Street, turning the town centre into a lively, welcoming space filled with music, movement, and community connection.

The day will feature community dance workshops, guest performances, and performances by local community and cultural dance groups. The programme will also include interactive dance games for all ages and abilities, alongside a DJ and MC to guide the day and keep the energy high.

Dancing in Parks 2026 is the creative vision and project of Cindy Yunha Jang, whose practice centres on inclusive, community-led experiences that welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and movement abilities. We’re excited to work alongside Cindy to bring this joyful, participatory project to East Auckland.

Confirmed programme so far:

Brittany Kohler: Dance Plant Collective - Choreographic Games 

Ashley Kirkness: Project Legacy - Kpop

John Vaifale: Projekt Team - Hiphop/ House 

Saturday 21 March
10am – 1pm

Bring the whole family along for a fun, feel-good day of dancing in the park.

Co-producers supporting this year Dancing in the park is Hannah Tang and Minami Otaki, University of Auckland Dance Studies graduates.

Instagram: Dancinginparks

Instagram: Cindy Yunha Jang

This project is Funded by Arts Out East. Arts Out East is a Te Tuhi programme supported by the Howick Local Board.