Global Beats Stage

Cultural Performances from Around the World

Feel the Rhythm and Vibes of Cultures from Around the World

Watch the world come alive on the Global Beats Stage, where you’ll see cultural performances representing different destinations from around the world right on the show floor! Feeling like you want to join in? Hop on stage and learn how to become a travel rock star on your next trip!

Saturday – January 13, 2024

11:00 am – 11:30 am
Chinese Mediation for mind and body (audience participation)
Presented by: Falun Dafa Association

11:30 pm – 12 Noon
Irish Dance
Presented by: Sheenco Travel

12 Noon – 12:30 pm
2026 Valencia Gay Games
Presented by: Félix Alcaraz Vellisca, Tourism Office of Spain and Ed Salvato

12:40 pm – 1:10 pm
Richard Jones
Presented by: Vacationer Travel

1:20 pm – 1:35 pm
Get OUT In the Rainbow Nation and Visit South Africa

Presented by: Justin Barnette, Head: Marketing & Comms North America, South African Tourism 

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm
Taiwanese Cultural Performances
Presented by: 
Taiwan Tourism Administration in New York

2:30 pm –2:50 pm
Bollywood Dance and Interactive Dance
Presented by: Jigar Shaw & Company

2:50 pm – 3:15 pm
Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Tumbling
Presented by: African American Dance center | Maywood Fine Arts

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Explore LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations Around the World
Presented by: Courtney the Explore, LGBTQ+ Travel & Lifestyle Creator

3:50 pm – 4:15 pm
Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Tumbling
Presented by: African American Dance center | Maywood Fine Arts

Sunday – January 14, 2024

11:00 am – 11:15 am
2026 Valencia Gay Games
Presented by: Félix Alcaraz Vellisca, Tourism Office of Spain and Ed Salvato

11:15 am – 11:45 am
Irish Dance
Presented by: Sheenco Travel

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Dances of Thailand
Presented by: Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute of Chicago

12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Get OUT In the Rainbow Nation and Visit South Africa
Presented by: Justin Barnette, Head: Marketing & Comms North America, South African Tourism

1:00 pm – 1:40 pm
Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop Dance
Presented by: DeMaira Dance Studios, Inc

1:40 pm – 2:40 pm
Bharatanatyam – Classical Indian Dance
Presented by: Acharya Performing Arts Academy

2:40 pm – 3:10 pm
Classical Oriental Belly Dance
Presented by: Jasmin Jahal

*Disclaimer: Show Management reserves the right to change performers and schedules at its discretion. Check back frequently for updates and changes.

World Heritage Cultural Center

World Heritage Cultural Center (WHCC) is a nonprofit organization changing Society, thru Cultural Dance, Music & Arts, in a way where people contribute to what matters most: Humanity. Since 2009 WHCC has held 185 multicultural concerts with 570 cultural groups across the US, including and with the support of the Travel & Adventure Shows. We’re raising funds to open the first Cultural Center in NY where over 65 dialects and languages are spoken, to create a multicultural academia of excellence. Long term goal is to have Chapters nationally and internationally. Please visit mywhcc.org to learn more and contact info@mywhcc.org to be part of a noble mission.