Raw Groove Presents:
Life of the Party
A New party series mixing nightlife culture, Afrodiasporic history, hip-hop dance performance, and live music. Raw Groove Presents: Life of the Party is a singular event in Denver’s dance and party landscape.
Raw Groove Presents… is a live performance and party series bringing together Denver’s most vibrant artists, dancers, DJs and musicians. This event, hosted by up and coming Denver based fusion dance collective Raw Groove, celebrates the creativity, resilience, and power of art from the Black Diaspora, offering an unforgettable experience where music, dance, history, and togetherness converge.
Rooted in the nightlife traditions of the Black Diaspora, Raw Groove Presents… invites you to join a journey that honors the lineage of timeless steps and rhythms through a reimagined lens. Each evening promises a curated lineup of live music, DJ sets, mesmerizing performances, line dancing, and an after party—all set to soundtracks ranging from Funk to House to Afrobeats. Each component of the night is designed to connect you more deeply with the soul of each highlighted music and dance genre.
Raw Groove Presents… aims to foster spaces where BIPOC artists not only perform but thrive in environments that respect fair wages, value creative input, and embrace artistic daring. This series also serves as a gathering space where diverse communities come together in celebration of history, spirit and catharsis.
Raw Groove at Fringe Festival 2025
Following the sold-out 2024 debut at Mercury Cafe, Life of the Party returned to the Denver Fringe Festival
and lit up the stage once again—selling out in 2025, this time at The People's Building!

Raw Groove x Love Language
May 17th, 2025




Raw Groove at Manos Sagrados
April 19th, 2025





Raw Groove was selected for the Guest Artist Producing (GAP) Initiative, a Control Group Productions program designed to support emerging artists in Colorado by providing the resources and mentorship needed to develop ambitious new works.
Launched in 2017 by Control Group Productions, the GAP Initiative fills a critical gap in the state’s performing arts infrastructure by offering artists access to professional equipment, production expertise, and financial support. Since 2020, the program has prioritized amplifying BIPOC voices, ensuring underrepresented creators have a platform to advance their careers. Raw Groove’s innovative vision and artistic potential made them an ideal fit for this transformative opportunity.