Barefoot Boogie NYC

Our Next Event

Date: Saturday August 15th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: Camp Friendship,339 8th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Cost : $20 donation (less if you volunteer)

***Proceeds go to the Camp Friendship Food Pantry which provides assistance to over 500 households every week!
***$10 off for 1/2 hour of your time doing a door shift. Get in free for 1 hour of volunteering!

Before the dance, there will be a special one hour Contact Improvisation clas led by Shakti Smith. Open to all levels.

Shakti's movement background includes several decades of exploring and teaching contact improvisation, authentic movement, and evolutionary dance meditations. Shakti is a Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator, Yoga Teacher, and Healer; conducts guided explorations about connecting with nature in the urban environment. See PremaSoma.com for more info.

If you wish to partipate in the class, please arrive by 7pm and wear comfortable clothes. The class will be followed by a glorious evening of conscious movement and fun with the Barefoot Boogie! All are welcome to dance, connect, and groove in a safe, cool and inclusive environment as our DJs spin energizing beats that will get you moving and lift your spirits.

This event's schedule:

 6:00pm Setup
 6:45pm Doors open
 7:00pm Contact Improvisation class led by Shakti Smith! Open to all levels.
 8:00pm Freestyle dancing with DJ LA RENJ and Synchrony Sid, also featuring Art in Action by Stewart Hoyt
 10:30pm Community circle

PS: Want to DJ, or help out the Boogie with setup, cleanup and managing the door? Or help us spread the word on social media? We need volunteers to keep us going! To sign up, or for more information email us at info@barefootboogie.org.

Future Dances

For 2026, the Boogie will happen on the third Saturday of every month (EXCEPT July and December)!

Note: Dates and times may be subject to change, so please check here within 7 days of the scheduled date.

Boogie Guidelines

Our guidelines are basically common sense and meant to ensure that all participants can enjoy the dance in a safe and respectful environment.

Bring something to drink - You'll work up a sweat so remember to stay hydrated! There is also water available on premises.

The dance floor is for dancing! - Please, refrain from extended conversations on the dance floor. There is an area where people can comfortably hang out and schmooze.

Footwear - It's the Barefoot Boogie, so the preferred footwear is - none! But clean shoes (you can wipe them off at the door) with non-marking soles are acceptable.

Dancing - Any kind of dancing is welcomed as long as it respects the safety and space of your fellow boogie-ers.

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