By Udo Salters

It has been on and poppin every Sunday in June, including on June 16th, 2024.  

Pier I in Riverside Park along the Hudson River, is the location for the Summer on the Hudson: Let’s Dance! event.

This free Sunday event was perfect!  The weather was warm and DJ Pedro-S, sounds were on point!

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The collaboration between Piel Canela Dance Company and Summer on the Hudson brings together an outdoor space, music and instructors to lead free Salsa and Bachata classes.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, these classes are designed to get you moving and have fun.

In addition to the dance lessons there were two Bachata and one Afro Cuban dance performance with dancers from the Piel Canela Dance Company.

After the performances and dance lessons, it was time to put to use everything seen and learned earlier. DJ Pedro-S let the beats play and everyone on dance floor kept it moving. 

A great event to listen to music, dance, meet people, eat and see the sunset.

Check the NYC Parks website for different events going on throughout the summer at https://www.nycgovparks.org/events

Udo Salters

Udo Salters was born and raised in New York City. His love for photography began as a youth when he started taking photos of friends and family at various events. In a natural transition, his passion turned from shooting images of fashion models and fashion shows to jetting around Harlem to Hollywood creating images of celebrities and socialites at some of the most exclusive hot spots. He has worked for many outlets locally with Harlem World Magazine, Fortune 500 companies, and many other various media outlets. He currently resides in NYC. Get more information at Udo Salters Photography.

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