RED - Riccione Estate Danza

A summer dedicated to dance in Riccione

RED - Riccione Estate Danza is one of the most important Italian events dedicated to youth dance training. Organized by Cruisin' with the patronage of the Municipality of Riccione, the event takes place every year in July in the heart of the seaside resort of the Romagna Riviera, in the province of Rimini, in Emilia-Romagna. For five days, the Congress Palace (PalaRiccione) in Via Virgilio, the Palazzo del Turismo, and the Palestra Catullo become a large dance campus, where hundreds of young dancers from all over the peninsula study side-by-side with prestigious teachers and choreographers.

Training courses

The program is designed for dancers aged 13 and up and is divided into two main tracks to choose from, or to combine with the Open Card formula which gives access to both:

• Academic track (Hdemy Dance): classical, modern, and contemporary dance lessons, with an in-depth technical and academic approach.
• Urban track (Urban Dance): all styles of urban dance, from hip-hop to more contemporary fusions.

Mornings and afternoons are dedicated to study and development, while evenings become opportunities for meeting, sharing, and artistic expression.

WeDance, the workshop for the little ones

Alongside the main program, RED dedicates the WeDance track to children and young people under 13: five days of lessons and fun, with an academic and an urban track, designed to introduce younger children to the world of dance in an engaging and safe environment. The young participants have the opportunity to perform in the WeDance Show during the DanceXperience evening.

Evening events and DanceXperience

One of the most beloved features of Riccione Estate Danza is its openness to the city. The evenings offer shows, parades, and contests open to the public along the city streets. The highlight is DanceXperience, the grand final show held on the stage of Piazzale Roma: a free evening that celebrates all styles of dance, with performances by participating schools and dancers and the presence of prominent guests from the choreographic scene.

A benchmark for youth dance

Over the years, RED has grown to become an anticipated event for dance schools throughout Italy, capable of combining high-level training, networking among young talents, and the summer vibrancy of Riccione. The event confirms the vocation of the Romagna city as a destination that combines seaside tourism, events, and culture, welcoming a true community of dance enthusiasts every July.