The best time to visit is July. For around 10 days in this month, the city transforms itself for the Joinville Dance Festival. Considered the biggest dance festival in the world, thousands of dancers from all over Brazil and beyond flock to the city. For the duration of the event, various public spaces throughout Centro become the setting of all kinds of often free dance performances, from hip hop to ballet. The festival cumulates with 'Champions Night', where the winners of all the categories perform in the Bolshoi Ballet Theater. It is sure to be a memorable night, though be warned: tickets sell fast. The price depends on seating location, in 2005 it ranged from R$10 to R$50 per person.
