The Debrecen Flower Carnival is unimaginable without dance. From 18 to 23 August, the The City Is Dancing event series will once again bring the squares and streets of Debrecen to life.

Alongside nine international dance groups, nearly 40 local dance associations and dance schools will showcase the diversity of the world of dance. From classical and contemporary styles to folk dance, majorettes, cheer sport and spectacular street performances, visitors of all ages will find something to enjoy.

18 August

Forum Shopping Centre
15:00–15:20 – Balancé Dance School
15:30–16:00 – Turkish Group: Kilis 7 Aralık University
16:00–16:20 – Mozgolda Cheer Sport Debrecen
16:40–17:00 – Harmónia-Dance Stylers
17:00–17:20 – FittDance Sports Association
17:20–17:40 – Red Stars Dance Crew Association
18:00–18:20 – Mexican Group: Organización de Difusión Cultural Mexicana
18:20–18:40 – Modern–Dance–Play Studio
18:40–19:00 – Pirouette Dance Studio

Beer By Lake
18:00–18:20 – Dance and Drill Crew
18:20–18:40 – FittDance Sports Association
18:40–19:00 – Bulgarian Group: SC Ritmika Shumen

Dósa Nádor Square
17:00–17:20 – Feeling Dance and Majorette Association
17:20–17:40 – Dance Universe Dance Sports Association
19:00–19:20 – Serbian Group: Folk Dance Ensemble “Svetozar Marković”
19:20–19:40 – International Group: Batala International
21:20–22:00 – Night-time The City Is Dancing featuring Dance Universe Dance Sports Association, Pirouette Dance Studio, R&B Hip Hop Dance School, LESZ DANCE Dance and Sports Association, and Diamond Fitness Sports Association

Rózsa Street
16:20–16:40 – International Group: Batala International
16:40–17:00 – Dance Universe Dance Sports Association
17:00–17:20 – Italian Group: Sicilian Flag Carriers
17:20–17:40 – Mozgolda Cheer Sport Debrecen

Baltazár Dezső Square
16:30–17:00 – Debrecen Majorette Ensemble
17:00–17:20 – Serbian Group: Folk Dance Ensemble “Svetozar Marković”
17:20–17:40 – Pirouette Dance Studio
17:40–18:00 – LESZ DANCE Dance and Sports Association
18:00–18:20 – Italian Group: Sicilian Flag Carriers
18:20–18:40 – Feeling Dance and Majorette Association
18:40–19:00 – Red Stars Dance Crew
19:00–19:20 – Dance Universe Dance Sports Association
19:20–19:40 – Mexican Group: Organización de Difusión Cultural Mexicana
19:40–20:00 – R&B Hip Hop Dance School
20:00–20:20 – Korean Group: K-Bitchumta (Light of Joseon)
20:20–20:40 – International Group: Batala International
20:40–21:00 – Bulgarian Group: SC Ritmika Shumen

Kölcsey Centre
15:00–15:40 – Pole Dance Debrecen
17:00–17:20 – Modern–Dance–Play Studio
17:20–17:40 – Eastsiders Dance Crew

Old City Hall
16:00–16:20 – Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble
17:40–18:00 – International Group: Batala International

19 August

Kölcsey Centre
15:00–15:20 – Diamond Fitness Sports Association
15:20–15:40 – Modern–Dance–Play Studio
17:00–17:20 – FittDance Sports Association
17:20–17:40 – Capoeira Hungria

Forum Shopping Centre
15:00–15:40 – Attitude Dance Ensemble
16:00–16:20 – Korean Group: K-Bitchumta (Light of Joseon)
16:20–16:40 – Valcer Dance Studio
17:00–17:20 – Modern–Dance–Play Studio
17:20–17:40 – Kangaroo Dance Sports Association
18:00–18:20 – FittDance Sports Association
18:20–18:40 – DFDC Téglás Dance and Sports Association

Baltazár Dezső Square
17:00–17:20 – Move Debrecen Senior Dance Group
17:20–17:40 – Valcer Dance Studio
17:40–18:00 – R&B Hip Hop Dance School
18:00–18:20 – Korean Group: K-Bitchumta (Light of Joseon)
18:20–18:40 – Harmónia Majorette Group of Újfehértó
18:40–19:00 – Kangaroo Dance Sports Association
19:00–19:20 – Bulgarian Group: SC Ritmika Shumen
19:20–19:40 – DFDC Téglás Dance and Sports Association

Dósa Nádor Square
17:00–17:20 – Diamond Fitness Sports Association
17:20–17:40 – Italian Group: Sicilian Flag Carriers
17:40–18:00 – German Group: Stelzen Art
18:00–18:20 – Pirouette Dance Studio
18:20–18:40 – Mozgolda Cheer Sport Debrecen
21:00–21:20 – Kangaroo Dance Sports Association
21:30–22:00 – Magic Mirror Circus

20 August

Highlights include performances at the Northern Event Area by groups from Turkey, Mexico, Serbia and Italy, alongside local favourites such as the Debrecen Folk Ensemble, Balancé Dance School and HD Stylers.

21 August

Programme highlights include:
Carnival Latin Fiesta street party with Bachata Dance (19:30–22:00, Baltazár Dezső Square)
Street Dance showcase featuring seven local dance groups (19:40–20:40, Dósa Nádor Square)
UV Show featuring Pole Dance Debrecen, LESZ DANCE, Valcer Dance Studio and DFDC Téglás Dance and Sports Association (21:00–22:00, Dósa Nádor Square)

22 August

Featured events:
Latin Evening with the participation of Positive Centre Dance Academy and Dance Theatre, Happy-Time Dance Association, Balancé Dance School, LESZ DANCE and Valcer Dance Studio (20:00–21:00, Dósa Nádor Square)
“Let’s Country” (19:00–21:00, Baltazár Dezső Square)
Debrecen Folk Ensemble Dance House (18:30–19:00, Old Town Hall)

23 August

Old City Hall
14:20–14:40 – DFDC Téglás Dance and Sports Association
14:40–15:00 – Falcon Majorettes

Kölcsey Centre

15:00–16:00 – Attitude Dance Ensemble

Throughout the six-day programme, residents and visitors alike will have the opportunity to experience an exceptional celebration of dance in the heart of Debrecen, forming an integral part of the city’s Flower Carnival festivities.

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