Aug 23, 2026

Dancing House Marks 30 Years With a Free Weekend of Dance in Prague

Prague Morning

Prague’s Dancing House will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a free two-day program of dance classes, performances and workshops on August 29 and 30.

Jiráskovo náměstí, next to the landmark on the Vltava embankment, will host a temporary stage and dance floor throughout the weekend.

The program will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors can join professional instructors for classes in bachata, street dance and Latin American dance. There will also be sessions for children, dance demonstrations and opportunities to meet and talk with instructors.

The event is open to all levels, with participants able to watch performances or take part in the classes.

Weekend program

The schedule is the same on both days until the evening finale.

11:00 a.m. – Opening
11:05 a.m. – Children’s dance class
11:50 a.m. – Talk with the instructor
12:00 p.m. – Bachata demonstration
12:05 p.m. – Bachata class
12:50 p.m. – Talk with bachata instructors
1:00 p.m. – Street dance demonstration
1:05 p.m. – Street dance class
1:50 p.m. – Talk with the street dance instructor
2:00 p.m. – Latin American dance demonstration
2:05 p.m. – Latin American dance class
2:50 p.m. – Talk with instructors
3:00 p.m. – Hat Jazz performance
3:05 p.m. – Children’s dance class
3:50 p.m. – Talk with the instructor
4:00 p.m. – Bachata demonstration
4:05 p.m. – Bachata class
4:50 p.m. – Talk with bachata instructors
5:00 p.m. – Street dance demonstration
5:05 p.m. – Street dance class
5:50 p.m. – Talk with the street dance instructor
6:00 p.m. – Latin American dance demonstration
6:05 p.m. – Latin American dance class
6:50 p.m. – Talk with instructors
7:00 p.m. – Acrobatic performance
7:05 p.m. – Hula Hoops performance

The closing acrobatic performance will differ each day. Saturday will feature a handstand performance, while Sunday will bring Duo ReAct.

Admission is free. Organizers will also provide light refreshments.

Completed in 1996, the Dancing House is one of Prague’s best-known examples of modern architecture. It stands at the corner of Rašínovo nábřeží and Jiráskovo náměstí, overlooking the Vltava.

The building was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in collaboration with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. Its curved forms and leaning towers give the impression of a dancing couple, which inspired its Czech name, Tančící dům.

The building is also known by the nickname “Ginger and Fred,” referring to American dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.