Upcoming Events
FESTA DELLA DONNA – 7TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Honored to be performing in the 7th Annual Festa della Donna, a beloved variety show tradition celebrating the power, artistry, and legacy of Italian-American women in the arts
Produced by Vanessa Racci Entertainment, this special afternoon kicks off Women’s History Month with an incredible lineup of donne in music, dance, comedy, and spoken word.
Showtime: 3:00 PM
Doors Open: 2:30 PM
Featuring:
Vanessa Racci – Vocalist & Producer
Danielle Marie Fusco – Dance
Dina Gregory – Spoken Word
Jessa V. Salerno – Vocalist
Regina DeCicco – Comedian
Triad Theater
158 W. 72nd Street (2nd Floor)
Between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues
Tickets:
• $40 General Admission
• $50 VIP Seating
• $30 Mezzanine
Come celebrate Italian-American women, ancestral creativity, and the beauty of our voices, bodies, and stories—onstage and together.
Upcoming Roslyn Salt Cave Events (Long Island)
Pricing $65 per workshop
Important Registration Information
These events cannot be booked through this website.All registrations must be completed directly with:
Roslyn Salt Cave
17 Lumber Road Roslyn, NY
📞 516-629-7089
🌐 theroslynsaltcave.com
Space is limited for each event, and advance registration is encouraged.If you have any questions about these offerings, please feel free to reach out using the contact form on this website. I look forward to welcoming you into these restorative and ceremonial experiences.
New Documentary Coming Soon!
Documentary in Production
Challenging stereotypes and exploring identity through unique Italian American voices—there’s a seat at the table for you.
Stay tuned for announcements and upcoming events for a new documentary that Danielle Marie Fusco participated in:
The Other Italian Americans.
Follow @toiadoc for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more details coming soon.
📸 Photo by Katie Mollison
@kamerashoots.nyc
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Italian Dance — In Person on Long Island
Join us on Long Island for a joyful, rhythm-filled Italian Dance experience taught by Danielle Marie Fusco, celebrating tradition, movement, and community through Southern Italian folk dance.
This in-person class invites participants to explore the vibrant rhythms and expressive movement of Italian dance traditions rooted in community, ritual, and shared joy. Classes focus on embodied connection, musicality, and cultural context, offering a welcoming space for dancers of all backgrounds.
Whether you are Italian-American reconnecting with your heritage or simply curious to experience cultural dance, this class is designed to be accessible, energizing, and deeply communal. Expect a dynamic class structure that includes warm-up, technical instruction, guided movement, and time to dance together. Skirts are encouraged—bring one if you have it!
Event Details
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Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
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Dates: 1/11, 2/1, 3/29, 4/12, 5/2
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Location:
Holistic Center for Soulful Living
811 W Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
Important Registration Notice
👉 This event must be booked directly through the Holistic Center for Soulful Living.Please visit soulfullivingcenter.com or contact the center at (631) 864-3553 to register.
Registration is not available through this website.This offering is in-person only and intended for the Long Island community. Space may be limited, so early registration is encouraged. Come celebrate rhythm, tradition, and connection—and don’t forget your dancing skirt 💃
NEW PERFORMANCE TRACK CLASS
Italian Dance in Astoria Queens, NY
Danielle Marie Fusco is back by popular demand, bringing her electrifying Italian Dance Class Series to YUG Wellness in Astoria, Queens. This vibrant five-session journey invites students to move, sweat, celebrate, and reconnect with the living traditions of Southern Italian folk dance in a joyful, community-centered environment.
Each class is a high-energy, heart-opening experience rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and cultural lineage. Students will explore a range of traditional Italian dances including the pizzica, tammuriata, tarantella calabrese, and more. These dances are known for their grounding footwork, expressive arms, dynamic turns, and deep connection to the earth, the drum, and communal celebration. Classes are accessible to all levels—no prior Italian dance experience is required—while still offering depth and challenge for seasoned movers.
This series is designed as both a stand-alone class experience and a creative process leading toward optional performance. Students may choose to attend the one-hour weekly class only, or opt into the performance track, which includes participation in a June performance. The performance track is ideal for anyone who wishes to deepen their practice, refine choreography, and share the joy of Italian folk dance with the wider community. Please note: an additional costume fee will be announced for performance track students.
Classes take place on Saturdays from 2:30–3:30 p.m. at YUG Wellness in Astoria, Queens, on the following dates: February 28th, March 14th, April 25th, May 30th, and June 13th. Each session builds upon the last while remaining welcoming to new participants. (Rehearsals are 3:30-5PM)
Pricing Options
• Drop-in class: $25 per session
• Performance Track (full series + June performance): $250
Space is limited to ensure a high-quality, immersive experience. Advance registration is required.
To reserve your spot, please register at www.daniellemariefusco.com
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Come dance, connect, and celebrate Italian culture through movement, music, and community. Whether you are joining for one class or stepping into the full performance journey, this series offers a powerful and joyful way to move your body and spirit.
Wednesdays (Online & in Connecticut)
January 28- March 27
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Italian Dance — All Levels | Hybrid Class
Join us for an embodied celebration of Italian culture through movement, rhythm, and community. This Italian Dance class is offered in a hybrid format, welcoming students in person at Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance in Ridgefield, Connecticut, as well as live via Zoom.
Zoom access details will be emailed to registered participants prior to class.
Open to all levels, this class is designed primarily for adults, with teens welcome when available. No prior dance experience is necessary—this space is for anyone curious about Italian folk traditions, cultural movement, or joyful communal dance.
Rooted in Southern Italian folk traditions and their Indigenous foundations, each class explores both the technical and cultural elements of traditional dance forms. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to styles such as pizzica, tammurriata, tarantella Calabrese, and more. Classes may build over multiple weeks or revisit material, allowing dancers to deepen their understanding, confidence, and embodied connection to the dances.
Each session typically includes:
A grounding warm-up to connect body and rhythm
Technical instruction and stylistic foundations
Time to dance together in community
Select classes featuring movement combinations or phrases
This class honors Italian dance as a living tradition—one shaped by history, land, ritual, and storytelling—while remaining accessible, welcoming, and alive in the present moment. Whether you are reconnecting with your heritage or discovering these traditions for the first time, you are invited to move, learn, and celebrate together.
Come as you are. Dance with curiosity. Leave feeling connected.
Past Events
Workshop & Performance with Danielle Marie Fusco
Presented by Long Island Traditions
📍 Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, NY 11590
📅 Friday, October 17th | ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
Join Danielle Marie Fusco for a powerful evening celebrating Italian dance, music, and culture. Hosted by Long Island Traditions, this event features a heartfelt solo performance inspired by the mystical and healing traditions of Southern Italy, blending ancestral memory with contemporary expression.
Danielle draws from her time studying tarantella in Italy and infuses her work with folk healing practices, family heritage, and spiritual reverence. The event includes both a performance and a participatory community dance workshop open to all backgrounds.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the ritual, movement, and magic of Italian ancestral traditions.
🎟️ Free and open to the public.
San Gennaro Festival: Celebrate the Spirit of Italy
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: All Saints Church, 139 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT
Join Danielle Marie Fusco and an incredible cast of dancers and musicians for an uplifting celebration of Italian culture and tradition. This special San Gennaro Festival performance honors the rich rhythms and roots of Italian heritage through vibrant tarantella and contemporary dance, featuring live music by Salvatore Guglielmo.
Enjoy a soulful journey of movement, community, and cultural pride—featuring performances by Dina Gregory, Austin Vryhof, Amy Piantaggini, and Owen Ruck.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to celebrate the joy and spirit of Italy!
All Soul's Day Event
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 12–3 PM
ALL SOULS DAY: Southern Italian Ritual & Ancestral Veneration
A sacred gathering honoring the traditions of ritual, healing, and connection to those who came before us.
Includes:
Sacred altar creation ceremony
Traditional Italian scopa (broom) making workshop
Italian ritual folk dance in the event room
Ancestral healing hour in the salt cave
$85 (Early Bird $75 before Oct 17)
with Danielle Marie Fusco
*Must book with Roslyn Salt Cave*
Roslyn Salt Cave – 17 Lumber Rd, Roslyn, NY
Call to Reserve: (516) 629-7089
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Il Rituale at Danza all'Imbrunire
by Danielle Marie Fusco
FILMED IN VILLAPIANA CALABRIA
Danza all'imbrunire July 9, 2024
Borgo Antico, Vallapiana Centro
Danielle Marie Fusco's repertoire is an autobiographical, physical narrative that explores her journey of ancestral healing and veneration of Pre-Pagan Italian culture through a series of shamanic initiation rites, channelings, lineage healing, and research. Utilizing elements of dance and physical theatre, Danielle’s work carves out the stories of one of history’s most intriguing and mystical European civilizations.
Her work visually and physically transforms a performance space, captivating the audience and immersing them into a genuine demonstration of the shamanic practices prevalent among southern Italian healers. Inspired by "Le Donne de la Notte," the persecuted society of wise women, Danielle sheds light on their teachings of the mysteries of the universe and our natural connection to spirit and magic.
Guided by this inspiration, Danielle's Il Rituale encourages deeper introspection into our most fundamental principles of life, urging us to recognize our shared heritage and contemplate our collective aspirations for the future. Dance and ritual are deeply intertwined in Italian culture, inseparable when one embarks on a journey to manifest magic. This performance delves into the magical realm where unity with the universe allows for perceptions beyond verbal expression. Through her piece, Danielle Marie Fusco's Il Rituale aims to bridge the cosmic connection between the audience and the performers, using the powerful mediums of dance, ritual, incense, and LED candles to communicate age-old legends and traditions.
Mark your calendars for Festa Della Donna on March 9th, 2025, at the Columbus Citizens Foundation!in NYC
Exciting News!
I’m honored to be presenting my newest work, La Madre, at the 6th Annual Festa Della Donna—a celebration of International Women’s Day through the arts!
Join me and an incredible lineup of talented donne as we bring Italian culture to life with music, dance, spoken word, and comedy. Produced by Vanessa Racci Entertainment, this special event is not to be missed!
Sunday, March 9th | 3:00 PM
Columbus Citizens Foundation, NYC
Get your tickets: columbuscitizens.org
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