Who's Up in the Tree

Who could that be, up high, all tied up?
Why, it's Greg, of course.

Want to Dance in the Streets (of Red Hook)?

Already miss the Red Hook Fest?

Check out Dancing in the Streets' Hip Hop Generation Next. Saturday, June 14, 1-7 pm in Coffey Oark.

Even more pics from the Red Hook Fest

MC Kymbali Craig

Killer Buzz Dancer

Jamming to DJ Oja as the sun goes down.

More Pics from the Red Hook Fest

Awesome pics from native Red Hook photographer Edwin Anglero.

Akil Dasan

Calpulli Danza Mexicana

Brooklyn teens jamming to DJ Oja.

DJ Oja

RED HOOK FEST!

So, who had fun?

Thank you to the weather, thank you to all of our community partners and funders, and especially...THANK YOU for coming!

Don't forget about all of our volunteers - especially those from South Brooklyn Community High School and Brooklyn International High School!

Check out our first batch of pics!

Come to the Red Hook Fest!

We're getting set-up for the Red Hook Fest! And by we, I mean they. I am just taking pictures. Pictures of other people working hard.
See how hard they work?

How to Get to the Red Hook Fest

Getting to the Festival has never been easier!

• New York Water Taxi – offering free rides from Pier 11-Wall Street to the Red Hook Terminal at Fairway (two blocks from the park).
• Trans Express Shuttle Bus – making runs from the Smith-9th Street Subway stop, throughout Red Hook, and the Festival.
• Public Transportation – Take the A, C, or F train to Jay Street/Borough Hall, then the B61 to Red Hook, get off at Coffey and Van Brunt, follow signs to festival; Take the F or G train to Smith/9th Street, then B77 towards Red Hook, get off at Conover and Coffey, follow signs to the Festival.
• By Car – Brooklyn Bridge to Atlantic, right on Atlantic, left on Columbia, right on DeGraw, left on Van Brunt, right on Coffey.

Questions? Give us a call: 718-643-6790

Red Hook Fest One Month Away!

Could it be true? June 7th, the day when we celebrate art, community, Brooklyn, the waterfront, dance, Red Hook and joy is only one month out?

Growing Arts, Going Green

This year at the Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival we are Growing Arts, Going Green, partnering with environmentally-conscious, community organizations that will offer a range of activities and information on everything from affordable housing to greening your community and home. Featuring:

• Urban Divers tipi, with workshops and underwater exhibits
• Center for the Urban Environment with info on family-led recycling, composting and gardening
• free canoe and kayak rides
• a bio-diesel demonstration
• Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Initiative’s free bike valet parking service.
  

Don't miss out!

Red Hook Fest Photo Gallery

Click the pic to visit our online photo gallery complete with photos from last year and of this year's performers:

Getting Ready for the Waterfront Arts Festival!

Bob and Therese in a heated debate over who should perform at this year's Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival.

Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival June 7th

Look past these grey skies and windy days to June 7th, when the 15th annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival will once again celebrate community through the arts. This unique, highly inclusive Festival brings together long time Red Hook residents with recent neighbors and interested folks from across the five boroughs, all who share a passion for the arts, the environment and community development. The Festival’s new location on the waterfront at Louis J Valentino Jr. Park & Pier (Coffey and Ferris Streets in Red Hook) makes a perfect setting to enjoy cool sea breezes and breathtaking views, while taking in a day of outdoor entertainment and education on vital community resources.

This FREE festival will be jam-packed with activities for children, teens and the whole family. New York’s hottest, most socially conscious musicians, dancers and spoken word artists explode with new works on the mainstage and share their expertise through free workshops. Over 200 local youth artists will perform alongside professionals onstage as well as in the 4th annual Red Hook Youth Film Festival. Cool off in the shady tent to enjoy screenings of youth made media and talkbacks with the young filmmakers.

Community organizations will offer a range of information on everything from affordable housing to greening your community and home. Hands-on activities such as free canoe and kayak rides, roving circus performers, face painting and a petting zoo will be available throughout the day. Join in on a game of soccer or catch a few rays of sun while enjoying the music. Come hungry to sample the eclectic mix of food supplied by local restaurants.

The Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival is about participation on all levels – and keeps getting better all day long! Bring your dancing shoes to finish the night on your feet with a dance party spun by DJ Oja Vincent.

Watch our video:

Check out pictures from last year:

Download our press release: PressRelease.pdf

Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival - June 7th

Mark the date on your calendars! Dance Theatre Etcetera's 15th annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival at the Louis J. Valentino Park and Pier is set for June 7th!

Have a group that wants to perform? Want to get involved before June? Feel the urge to volunteer? Email bob@dtetc.org

DTE First Benefit Astounding Success

After a day of hanging lights, tasting food, painting walls and hanging up overalls, the DTE Housewarming party and first ever benefit was underway! Thank you to everyone who helped to make it such a huge success! Hundreds of friends of DTE filled our new office space as we honored community leaders:

• Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (New York 12th District)
• Greg O'Connell (Developer, Harbor View Associates)
• Millie Henriquez-McArdle (Division Director, South Brooklyn Community High School/Good Shepherd Services)
  
• Independence Community Foundation

We munched on delicious food from local restaurants, listened to the lovely accordion ensemble from Angels & Accordions led by Bob Goldberg, and jammed with musicians Akil Dasan and Navigante.

Students from DTE's Performing Arts Workshops at the Brooklyn International High School and South Brooklyn Community High School blew away the audience with previews of their upcoming performance pieces.
The night capped off with DJ Sinton spinning some great music for a rocking dance party!

Don't forget about the Greg O'Connell Overall Art Project - thanks to all the artists who donated time and creativity to help out our organization!

(DTE Staff After the Event)

DTE Benefit - Only 1 Week Away

We're all hard at work! Hope to see you at the benefit!

We Moved In!

Yes, it's true. Dance Theatre Etcetera is finally home in Red Hook! If you shop at Fairway, just look up and we'll wave to you. Stop by and check out our new space!