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Thank you for all the wonderful times! Monday’s Season 6 finale for @danceislifenyc was so special. The sun came out, and we kept dancing long after it set. Moments like these are truly incredible, and I’m already waiting in anticipation for next summer! Hosts @justabdiel & @natashadiggs Location @hudsonriverpark PEIR 84
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🔥IT’S GOING DOWN TODAY! 🔥 IT'S THE BIGGEST DANCE IS LIFE EVENT WE’VE EVER PRODUCED! The rain and wind aren't stopping us, and it definitely isn’t stopping the party! 🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE WE DANCE! For the first time ever, as the sun sets a Dance Is Life party will TRANSFORM ✨ 💡 Illuminated tents 🌳 Glowing trees 🪩 TWO DANCE FLOORS because apparently one wasn't enough! We got you! It will be a beautiful event as the community comes together to celebrate Dancing & Music LIMITED-EDITION DANCE IS LIFE MERCH! You’ve been asking for it, and we have it for you TODAY! Fans you wanna CLACK, T-Shirts you wanna to rock ✨ LIMITED EDITION & QUANTITIES ✨ Be sure to get there early if you want merch to show that you were there for the Season 6 Finale and take a little piece of the night home with you. FANS 🪭 Small — $10 minimum donation Medium — $15 minimum donation Large — $25 minimum donation T-SHIRTS 👕 $30 minimum donation Wear the love. Feel the energy. CLACK YOUR FANS NEW YORK!! 🪭 📍 Hudson River Park — Pier 84 📅 September 28 ⏰ 5:00 PM → Sunset Don't hear about the season finale tomorrow, BE THERE TONIGHT. Bring a jacket, bring your people, but most importantly BRING YOUR LOVE & ENERGY 💜 📽️ Footage by @d.g.noble 🫟 Merch artwork by @kerryjonesart 🔊Sound @Karlalamusic #Season6Finale #DanceIsLifeNYC #Pier84 #HudsonRiverPark #LatinHustle
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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT ✨ The moment we’ve been waiting for is here…the Season Finale of #DanceIsLife starts at 5pm! Rain or shine, we will be back at Pier 84 twirling goodbye to a beautiful summer. Thank you for continuing to support Dance Is Life, be sure to get some Merch at the party tonight! 💕 DANCE IS LIFE Hosted by Natasha Diggs + Abdiel 📅 TONIGHT! Monday, September 28, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM – Sunset 📍Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (West Side Highway & W 43rd Ave) 🎵Millie Jackson • What Went Wrong Last Night (Pt 2) Natasha Diggs Remix Accessibility Travel Assistance: We’re committed to providing the support you need for a comfortable and accessible experience. If you would like assistance getting to one of our events due to a disability, please complete this Assistance Request form to notify our team. Please note: we do not provide a shuttle or driving service. Instead, we’ll meet you at a nearby Starbucks location close to the event and walk with you from there to where the Dance Is Life event is being held, in a way that best supports your accessibility needs. We kindly ask that you submit the form at least 48 hours prior to the event. We can’t guarantee requests submitted after this timeframe due to current capacity limitations. We appreciate your understanding and grace in this matter. ASL interpreters will be present. Accessible route maps and audio directions are available through the link in our bio. 🎥 @alishabisha
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From light sprinkles to heavy downpours, dancing in the rain has become a #DanceIsLife tradition, especially at our season finale! However, we do expect clear skies just in time for the event. Either way, the party is on! #rainorshine 💃🏾☔️🕺🏾 We’re back at Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 for one last dance of the season! Wear layers and bring umbrellas plus a friend or two ;) DANCE IS LIFE Hosted by @natashadiggs + @justabdiel 📅 MONDAY September 28 🕔 5pm-Sunset Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036 🔊@karlalamusic 7/23/23 - A sudden summer rain storm hit Dance Is Life in Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 in the middle of July 2023, but that didn’t stop Natasha and Abdiel from their signature #LatinHustle dance 😍 🎥 @alishabisha 7/23/23 - A sudden summer rain storm drenched Dance Is Life at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 in the middle of July, featuring @ablurredfocus 5/22/23 - Latin hustle dancers @gemdance3 and @the_fugitive_kind took the streets at Dance Parade 2023 alongside the Dance Is Life x Soul In The Horn float 5/22/23 - Natasha and Abdiel skipping and hustling beside the Dance Is Life x Soul In The Horn float at Dance Parade 2023, where Natasha was honored as Grand Marshall 👑 8/21/21 - Latin hustle in the pouring rain Soul In The Horn in @theseaportnyc, featuring Mr Magique, @manonbaldance @jitka.vesela and @natashadiggs on the decks, against the city lights 🎥 @alishabisha 8/21/21 - Latin hustle in the pouring rain with Natasha Diggs at Soul In The Horn in @theseaportnyc, featuring @manonbaldance 🎥 @alishabisha 8/31/26 - A few sprinkles of rain hit the dance floor, and we wash away into a state of bliss @polite.brian 🎥 @alishabisha 8/31/26 - @rizztheavengersk8s and @natashadiggs feeling that purple rain last month at @hudsonriverpark’s Pier 76 🎥 @alishabisha 9/18/23 - Dancing in puddles after a sudden storm during the 2022 Season Finale of Dance Is Life featuring @j_bouey @gemdance3 @lesarjunior @melainstagrammata @lynnamovingstar with @deoncole on the decks 🎥 @alishabisha
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Dance is Life is still on this Monday Sept. 28th for our Season Finale at Pier 84 NYC 5pm - 8:30pm We keepin the vibes alive in the spirit of our rain or shine policy & the energy we all held as little children who loved to dance in the rain! 😍☔️ It’s looking like the majority of the storm will have cleared by Monday afternoon.. and I’m even betting on us bringing out the sun with an epic post storm sunset to boot! 😍🌆 Of course if the conditions are dangerous or a major threat to the soundsystem provided by @karlalamusic we will call it.. but stay tuned to the @danceislifenyc page for the updates. As of now we are still on for tomorrow! 💃🏽🪩 It’s been such a magical joy filled summer dancing with all of you and I trust we will be closing out the season on the highest of vibrations! Tag someone below who needs to be there and let’s get lifted yall! 🕺🏽🔊 🎥: @angielmv #noreaster #nyc #danceparty #raindance #housemusic
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THE SOCIAL returns to CONOHEN. X @marcus.logan @_ingoodcompany_ Last week was a beautiful reminder of what happens when music, food and community come together. Huge love to @theelauradee and the entire Bed-Stuy community for showing up and bringing such incredible energy. This week, we build on that spirit with a special collaboration featuring @gemdance3 & @chris.sainsbury producers of @danceislifenyc Come eat, drink, listen, connect, dance, chill, talk, laugh and love, with a soundtrack moving through House, Afro-Latin rhythms, boogie, jazz, funk, future soul, beats, breaks and more. THE SOCIAL This Saturday| 4–8 PM CONOHEN 366 Tompkins Avenue Between Putnam & Madison Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Come as you are. Bring somebody good.
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Beautiful People! We just a week away from our @danceislifenyc grand season finale outside.. Monday September 28th at Pier 84 NYC 5pm - 8:30ish.. 🕺🏽🪩 Free for All! Bring your crew or dance with a stranger.. one last chance for the season to get on down to perfect sunset vibes & immaculate city views on the Hudson 💃🏽🌆 Tag a friend below who needs to be there and lets get lifted! 👇🏽 I’ll be rockin all night on the decks with my partner in Joy @justabdiel holding down the dancefloor! 😍✨ with sound by the incredible @karlalamusic 🔊🌺 📽️: @diprojectdelancey #disco #royayers #reddress #danceparty #housemusic
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Today is the day! It’s not possible to let summer get away without a couple more dances together 💃🏾☀️🕺🏾⛵️ #Danceislife is moving up to a A NEW LOCATION at Hudson River Park’s PIER 84 (near W 43rd St) join us from 5pm ‘til the sun goes down. This is the second to last party of the season…bring friends! DANCE IS LIFE Hosted by Natasha Diggs + Abdiel 🎧 Surprise Special Guest DJ 📅 TONIGHT! Monday, September 14, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM – Sunset 📍NEW LOCATION: Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036 Video description: This video shows a diverse community of all ages dancing and participating in many dance styles, from Hustle dancing jn partners (and up to four people at a time!), plus freestyle dancing and roller skating. There is a joyous and colorful vibe against the backdrop of the Hudson River. Accessibility Travel Assistance: We’re committed to providing the support you need for a comfortable and accessible experience. If you would like assistance getting to one of our events due to a disability, please complete this Assistance Request form to notify our team. Please note: we do not provide a shuttle or driving service. Instead, we’ll meet you at a nearby Starbucks location close to the event and walk with you from there to where the Dance Is Life event is being held, in a way that best supports your accessibility needs. We kindly ask that you submit the form at least 48 hours prior to the event. We can’t guarantee requests submitted after this timeframe due to current capacity limitations. We appreciate your understanding and grace in this matter. ASL interpreters will be present. Accessible route maps and audio directions are available through the link in our bio. 🎥 @alishabisha
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NYC! We’re just 2 days away from our next @danceislifenyc Monday September 14th at a NEW location Pier 84 in the city! Who’s coming to get lifted?! 😍💃🏽 This is one of our 2 last dances together outside for the season so let’s get it in yall! 5pm - sunset All Ages.. all are welcome including our disabled, deaf, hard of hearing, blind and low vision community members . ♥️ Tag someone you want to see on this dancefloor below 👇🏽 Lace up your dancing shoes and come set off your week on the good foot! 🕺🏽🪩 Can’t wait to dance into another gorgeous sunset on the Hudson with y’all 🌅 Sound by @karlalamusic with the fabulous @justabdiel holding court on the dancefloor & yours truly plus a very special surprise guest dj on the decks! This is not to be missed! we soaking up every last drop of summer in the city! Ya heard?! 💫 🎶: (I’m Sick) I’ve Been Infected With House Musick - @therealmikedunn #danceislife #housemusic #socialdance #freenyc #hudsonriverpark
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We’re back with a NEW LOCATION this Monday, September 14! The party is heading up the Hudson River to PIER 84 (not to be confused with Pier 76) 💃🏾🌅🕺🏾This is one of TWO last dances for the season (September 14 + 28), mark your calendars and spread the word! Life is a dance and dance is life 💕 DANCE IS LIFE 🎧 Surprise Special Guest DJ 👀 📅 Monday, September 14 🕔 5PM-Sunset 📍 Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036 Hosted by @natashadiggs + @justabdiel 🔊@karlalamusic 📸 @d.g.noble As always, this event is free and open to dancers, movers, music lovers, and anyone looking to connect 👯‍♂️ *Accessibility Travel Assistance: We’re committed to providing the support you need for a comfortable and accessible experience. If you would like assistance getting to one of our events due to a disability, please complete our Assistance Request Form (link in bio), to notify our team. Please note: we do not provide a shuttle or driving service. Instead, we’ll meet you at a nearby Starbucks location close to the event and walk with you from there to where the Dance Is Life event is being held, in a way that best supports your accessibility needs. We kindly ask that you submit the form at least 48 hours prior to the event. We can’t guarantee requests submitted after this timeframe due to current capacity limitations. We appreciate your understanding and grace in this matter. *ASL interpreters will be present. Accessible route maps and audio directions are available through the link in our bio. *Image descriptions in comments. #DanceIsLifeNYC #HudsonRiverPark #Pier84 #NYCDance 🎵Life Is A Dance • Chaka Khan Event flier for Dance Is Life showing founder Abdiel line dancing with two other dancers who are smiling and enjoying the moment. They are wearing mixed summer prints in a variety of colors. Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 appears in the background.
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The art of not worrying about a thing, mastered by @natashadiggs @justabdiel and special guest @djks360 😎💃🏾 May tonight’s vibes carry you through the next two weeks, until we meet again! #SaveTheDate for Monday, September 14, we’re moving along the Hudson to another pier. Prepare to close out the season with two more parties at PIER 84! #MarkYourCalendars Big love to everyone who helps make this event happen! @karlalamusic @gemdance3 @alwayspraisjah and the rest of the #DanceIsLife crew, we 🫶 you SAVE THE DATE Monday, September 14, 2026 5pm-Sunset Hudson River Park’s PIER 84 (location change!) 🎥 @alishabisha
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Nothing quite like the magic of New York City in the summertime.. on a Monday no less! @danceislifenyc returns to pier 76 tomorrow Monday August 31st 5pm - Sundown for another Sunset elevation on the dancefloor with one of the best views over the Hudson 🌅🕺 There’s no better way to set off your week! Hype to be back with my partner in Joy @justabdiel & special guest dj @djks360 joining me on the decks.. Come dance it out with us.. 🎧💫 All are welcome including our disabled, blind, low vision, deaf, & hard of hearing communities.. We strive to make this Free community offering as accessible as possible to all! Tag someone below who needs to be there, lace up your dancing shoes and let’s get lifted! 😍💃🏽 Can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor! Check out danceislife.love for more details 🪩🌺 🎶: Miles Caron - I Lied to You Cantina After Dark Mix by @theameerbrooks 🎥: @thekingsofny 🔊: soundsystem by @karlalamusic #danceislife #sinners #nyc #sunset #danceparty
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