ROC'N WEDNESDAY! Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park

We are super excited to welcome Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) to Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304, Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm!

Awa Odori is one of Japan’s oldest and celebrated traditional folk dances, originating over 440 years ago in Tokushima, Japan. It is a lively and joyful dance tradition accompanied by traditional music and instruments, celebrating community, movement, and connection.

NY Ren is a New York–based Awa Odori group, established in 2019 dedicated to sharing Japanese culture through dance and music while building cultural exchange and community connections.  Don't miss their performance which will include traditional Japanese folk dance from Tokushima, Japan, featuring graceful movement, rhythmic stepping, and joyful energy accompanied by traditional Awa Odori music.

To learn more about NY Ren, click here: https://www.instagram.com/nyrenawaodori/ 

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This free family fun filled day is made possible due to the Citizens NYC Grant to provide vital beauty and unity to the underserved Tappen Park as well as celebrate the diverse culture on Staten Island and enjoy the vibrant showcase of local and neighboring boroughs talent through art and music which is the key to bringing people together. 

Check out this amazing lineup:

12:00pm - 6:00pm -  Event Open

12:00pm - 12:05pm - Welcome

12:05pm - 12:15pm - DJ Thrilla 

12:15pm - 12:25pm - Open Mic 

12:00pm - 5:30pm - Freedom Health Pavilion by Healthy Keepers 

12:30pm - 1:15pm - Joy Movement and Wellness Yoga Workshop

12:00pm - 4:00pm -  Checkmates & Chill with KillsBoro Chess Club 

12:00pm - 5:00pm - Live Artist Mural by “MARK1-The Fabulous 5” Old school Writer

12:00pm - 2:00pm - 1st Session: Mask Workshop with J Montana RunningSpirit

*will incorporate drawing, painting, mixed media, and using modeling form.

12:00pm - 4:00pm - The Kids Zone sponsored by NYC Playmobile 

12:30pm - 2:00pm - 1st Session: Becoming An Artist Workshop w/Diana Daniels 

12:30pm - 5:00pm - "Make Your Mark" at Tappen Park Stone Painting with Friends of Mahoney Playground 

1:15pm - 1:25pm - Libation and song with Spiritchild

1:30pm - 1:40pm - Pure Passion Praise Dancers

1:40pm - 2:10pm - Performance by Charisa ViolinDiva 

2:10pm - 2:20pm -  Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers)

2:20pm - 2:30pm - Spoken Word by M.A. Dennis

2:30pm - 4:30pm - 2nd Session: Mask Workshop with J Montana RunningSpirit

*will incorporate drawing, painting, mixed media, and using modeling form.

3:00pm - 4:30pm - 2nd Session: Becoming An Artist Workshop w/Diana Daniels 

2:30pm - 2:45pm - DJ Thrilla 

2:45pm - 3:00pm - Drumming Jam with Baba Gregory Taylor and Youth of SI Urban Center 

3:00pm - 3:20pm - Manners and Respect Band 

3:30pm - 3:40pm - Spoken Word by Thomas Fucaloro

4:00pm - 4:15pm - Assata Alston-Owens Improv

4:15pm - 4:25pm - Guadeloupano Ballet

4:30pm - 4:45pm - Zaylan Performing Live

4:45pm - 5:45pm - DJ Thrilla 

5:30pm - 6:00pm - Break Down 

6:00pm - End of event. 

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