Throughout the weekend there are 3 networking opportunities for dancers of all ages; College Fair, Friday Night Lights and Family Activities. Take these opportunities to network with our international artists, college professors, other college students and industry professionals!


September 6th

9:00 p.m

The norwood

6531 Woodward ave, detroit

ALWAYS A HIGHLIGHT OF DDCF, THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS FRIDAY DANCE PARTY, IS AN EXCITING LATE NIGHT EVENT THAT BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN CELEBRATION OF DANCE THROUGH A NIGHTTIME DANCE PARTY FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY DANCE CREWS AND HIP HOP ARTISTS FROM DETROIT AND BEYOND. AS THE OFFICIAL KICK-OFF OF THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS IS AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION, MUSIC, AND MOVEMENT ALL IN ONE.

SEPTEMBER 7TH

2:30 P.M.

Lawn, dia

 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Our College Fair will bring College faculty from esteemed institutions to DDCF to network with high school students. This is a chance for aspiring college  students to introduce themselves, ask any questions, get application and audition information and more!

This year, our College Networking Event will feature University of Michigan, Western Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Oakland University, Lindenwood University, Colorado State University, Wayne State University, and Alma College. Come see current students from these institutions perform in our College Showcase!

September 8th

1:45 p.m.

Lawn, dia

5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Enjoy family dance classes free in the lawn of the DIA directly following Summer Stage II!