WesGrooves Social Dance Series

WesGrooves highlights the power of dance and music to bring together communities across the world to move, play, express themselves, and find joy. Each event is organized around a different social dance style from around the globe, and features a short introductory dance lesson suited to movers of all skill levels and led by a visiting instructor. Learn a new dance, and participate in the joyous atmosphere of a community dance party to live or recorded music, open to all.

No previous dance experience is necessary. Students, faculty, staff, families, and community members are encouraged to take to the dance floor together. The dance lesson is optional, and participants can come and go as they please. Free and open to the public. Bring your energy and your friends, get in the groove, and join this playful, welcoming community on the dance floor.

Want to get involved or have a dance style or instructor you’d love to suggest? Send your ideas and questions to Rani Arbo at rarbo@wesleyan.edu.

Learn more about past WesGrooves events. 

WesGrooves Social Dance Series: West African Dance with Iddi Saaka
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
Fries Arts Building, 56 Hamlin Street, Middletown, Connecticut

FREE!

The third event in the new WesGrooves series of social dance events with a vision to create community connection through rigorous play and creative movement will feature a West African dance lesson from Associate Professor of Dance Iddi Saaka as the culmination of the opening celebration of the new Fries Arts Building.