Tradition in Motion
The music plays. The circle forms. The dance begins.
Join us as we honor the legacy of community celebration through rhythm and movement.
What is there to live for this year?
Discover what awaits you in this special edition.
2025 Edition: Let's Dance
DATE AND LOCATION::
The Dançarão 2025 Festival already has a date and location set for its fourth edition:
11 to July 11 to 13 2025
in Ortiga, Mação.
News
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At the Dançarão Festival, almost all venues are within walking distance... and when they're not, the shuttle ensures that proximity.You can even arriv… - Image
How to get to the festival?If you care about the environment and have the possibility of going by train, follow the Beira Baixa line and get off at th… - Image
Dançarão is much more than a festival of world dances... It is a festival that invites us to immerse ourselves in the simplicity and beauty of Nature.… - Image
Still looking for an excuse to go to Dançarão? We can help you with some.We offer parallel activities for all tastes: - walking - bird watching - stre…
The Festival
The Dançarão Festival is organized by the Dançarém Association, based in Santarém. The first edition was held in 2022 in Valada (Cartaxo) and the other annual editions were held in Ortiga (Mação), where we hope it will remain for many years.
Activities
The program of this festival of traditional dances from Portugal and around the world includes workshops on traditional dances and social dances, dances with live music from national and international folk bands, dances with folk DJs and even musical improvisation, walks, yoga sessions, craft workshops and children's activities.
Community Festival
This is a community, intergenerational and inclusive festival, made by and for everyone, whose activities take place on the river beach, in the EDP neighborhood of Barragem de Belver and in other spaces in the town of Ortiga.