Dance Quote of the Month:
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"Live like you'll die tomorrow, work like you don't need the money, and dance like nobody's watching."
~Bob Fosse
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Board:
Erik Bryan Slavin (Chair)
Natasha Blank
Jerry Goldman
Mahayana Landowne
David Leventhal
Greg Miller
Philip Ribolow
Steering Commitee:
Greg Miller, Executive Director
Shireen Dickson, Education
Kate Peila, Education
Adele Godfrey, Parade Production
Sarah Elizabeth, Parade Group Liaison
Rifka Richter, Parade Production
Jamila Holeman, Festival Production
DJ McDonald, Curatorial
Hal Lamster, Web
Natalya Grigoriev, Finance
Bianca Rodriguez, Finance
Victoria Behr, Legal
Brian Austin, Creative
Jason Parrish, Creative
Chauncey Dandridge, Social Media
Honorary Committee:
(Power Team & Grand Marshals)
Savion Glover
Jawolle Willa Jo Zollar
Hex Hector
Jacqulyn Buglisi
Baba Chuck Davis
Louie Vega
Ashley Tuttle
Elisa Monte
Bill Shannon
Trevor Hochman
Peter Zehren
Samir Bitar
Mel Alvarez
Jonathan Peters
Charles Reinhart
“Billy Elliot” (Joseph Harrington)
Kat Waldish
Amy Marshall
Jellybean Benitez
Elizabeth Zimmer
Ellenore Scott
Don Campbell "Campbellock"
Morocco (Carolina Varga Dinicu)
Luis Salgado
Luigi
Kool Herc
Danny Tenaglia
Djoniba Mouflet
Advisory Board:
Jeanne Fleming
David Katz
Teddie Kern
David Koren
Anil Kumar
Joseph McElroy
Fred Shequine
Parade Production:
Abigail Cabezuelo (Chair)
Adele Godfrey (Production Lead)
Sarah Elizabeth
Matti Bowen
Snehal Waghuld
Deborah Butler
Daniel Kahn
Suzie Sims-Fletcher
Disco Mike Park
Bobby Speakerwire
Marcia Monteiro
Peter Dolce
Chiling Weng
Donnie D'Amato
Sarah Hannah
Phil Ribolow
Barba Anglisz
Nick Cordua
Festival Production:
Jamila Holeman (Chair)
DJ McDonald (Curatorial Lead)
Leslie Pieters
Ana Martinez
Donnie D'Amato
Mel Alvarez
Marjorie Liebman
Mariana Bekerman-Taglienti
Luis Vargas
Teddy Yohay
Educational Outreach
Shireen Dickson (Chair)
Kate Peila
Leslie Pieters
Finance:
Bianca Rodriguez (Chair)
Natalya Grigoriev
Elizabeth Zaklama
Legal:
Victoria Behr
Carmen Casado
Jerry Goldman
David Leventhal
Paul Llewellyn
Renee Kinsella
Kaye Scholer
Marketing:
Greg Miller
Chauncey Dandridge
Brian Austin
Jason Parrish
Taylor Swope
Izumi Jones
Hal Lamster
James Wurster
Amanda Alston
David Williams
Luis Vargas
Lawrence Capici
Public Relations:
Rebecca Myles
Eva Dilmanian
Shiela Jamison
Special thanks:
·New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
·NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo
·Manhattan Borough President Gail Brewer
·City Council Member Rosie Mendez
·NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl
·NYC & Co Foundation
·NYPD Lt Christopher Stissi and Sgt Patrick McGuire
·NYC Department for the Aging
·New York State Council on the Arts
·Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
·NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs Sarah Van Anden
·NYC Parks & Recreation Director Claudia Peppi, District Supervisor Robert McLean, Mark Schultz, Coordinator Venus Melo and Tompkins Sq Park Manager Terese Flores
·NYC Dept of Sanitation Superintendent Thomas Lincoln
·NYC Dept of Transportation Event Coordinator Ivory Henderson-Robb and G.I.S. / Events Coordinator Shuan Bruney
·Putnam County Government
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·New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
·NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo
·Manhattan Borough President Gail Brewer
·City Council Member Rosie Mendez
·NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl
·NYC & Co Foundation
·NYPD Lt Christopher Stissi and Sgt Patrick McGuire
·NYC Department for the Aging
·Community Board 3 Chair Gigi Li
·Community Board 3 District Manager Susan Stetzer
·Community Board 3 Arts and Culture Subcommitte Members
·New York State Council on the Arts
·Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
·NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs Sarah Van Anden
·NYC Parks & Recreation Director Claudia Peppi, District Supervisor Robert McLean, Mark Schultz, Coordinator Venus Melo and Tompkins Sq Park Manager Terese Flores
·NYC Dept of Sanitation Superintendent Thomas Lincoln
·NYC Dept of Transportation Event Coordinator Ivory Henderson-Robb and G.I.S. / Events Coordinator Shuan Bruney
·Putnam County Government
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Dance Parade graciously acknowledges our Sponsors:
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Interested to
...such as these 3x8ft banners up for 30 days along the parade route and festival periphery:
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2015 Registration is OPEN! |
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Photo by Joon Shin
Photo by Leonard Rosmarin
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Now into its 9th Year, Dance Parade New York has become the world's largest event to celebrate the diversity of dance. The word is out. The energy is building. Over 10,000 dancers will celebrate more than 75 styles of dance and culture.
On May 16th 2015, Dance Parade will explode down Broadway in the heart of Manhattan, sashay through Union Square and leap across Saint Marks Place. Never seen before dance genres and choreography that highlight the human experience -- 75 styles, everything from Ballet to Breakdance, Two-step to Dub-Step and African to Zydeco--all in dazzling outfits, with live bands, djs and decorated floats.
Dance Parade is for EVERYONE!
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Location: Ripley Grier Studios
Address: 520 Eighth Avenue bet 36/37 streets, Room 16T
Date/Time: Tuesday February 24th, 6:30-7:30pm
Purpose: Orientation for the Parade, Festival and Community Engagement
Programs. Learn how to get a fully decorated and pre-packaged Dance
Parade Float. Find out more on how to get hired into our Community
Engagement Programs. Meet other members of the Dance Parade Community
to conspire to inspire, for collaboration and support!
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DanceFest, after the Parade
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The parade culminates in Tompkins Square Park where DanceFest kicks off unforgettable performances on four stages--with dance lessons, roaming performers, experience dance booths and an epic dance party--all FREE to the public.
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Since 2008 our Community Engagement Programs bring dance to underserved schools, recreation and senior centers throughout New York City's five boroughs.
This is our chance to show our gratitude and hire teaching artists and performing art groups from our Parade roster.
In March 2015 we will begin our Cultural Residencies in New York City Parks Recreation centers, selected schools and "Ageless Action," a program specifically designed to keep seniors moving!
If your school, community or senior center is interested in one of our popular education programs, click here for our Community Engagement brochure.
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Ageless Action Senior Program
Community Kinect Program
photos by Caryn La Greca
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Genre Buzz - Yingge & Yangge
(Chinese Folk Dances)
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Yingge Dance, (Chinese: 英歌; Mandarin romanisation: Yīnggē), or "Hero's Song," is a form of Chinese folk dance originating from the Ming Dynasty. It is very popular in Teochew, a region in the east of Guangdong and is one of the most representative form of folk arts. The performers makeup into 108 Stars of Destiny, holding the two small stick or tambourine to perform. One group who has been known too dance Yingge and will be performing in the parade on May 16th will be the Red Silk Dancers.
Yangge (Chinese: 秧歌; pinyin: Yānggē), or "Rice Sprout Song," is a form of Chinese folk dance originating from the Song Dynasty. It is very popular in northern China and is one of the most representative form of folk arts. It is popular in both the countryside and cities in northern China. It is especially popular among older people. Crowds of people will go out into the street in the evening and dance together in a line or a circle formation.
Article Source: Wikipedia
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Volunteer Spotlight -- Meet Lawrence!
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Dance
Parade, Inc. is a volunteer supported non-profit organization and it is
the dedication, expertise and passion of these individuals that make
our events successful!
In each issue of STEPS!, we choose a volunteer to spotlight. We ask them a few questions to explain the
magic behind the Dance Parade experience. Check out volunteering for 2015 by clicking here!
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Thank you Lawrence for taking time for this interview!
How did you first find out about Dance Parade?
My friend Susan Pinsky was involved for many years and introduced me to the Steering Committee.
What is your current role in Dance Parade?
I studied English literature and writing so I’m applying those skills to the marketing committee, editing press releases and helping to create the newsletter.
What is your favorite style of dance to watch?
I like to watch Jazz dance because of the dramatic body movements.
What is your dance background or interest in dance?
I’ve always wanted to take dance instruction but haven’t gotten myself to class. So I’m hopefully going to make associations through the Dance Parade and learn Jazz Dance.
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Taste the Dance Parade at our Showcase Sunday April 12th, 2015!
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 We are thrilled to return to our beloved Lower East Side Theater, Dixon Place on April 12th!
The
Showcase will represent a celebration of dance and culture from all
over the world, new and old and similar to the magical display of
costumes, color and talent that makes its way down Broadway each May.
Proceeds
from this event will help aid in production costs for the 9th Annual
Dance Parade and Festival as well as help to fund our Community
Engagement Program which brings the excitement and energy of dance to
under-resourced schools and community centers in New York City. Reserve tickets here! (photos by Joseph Pinlac)
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Support The Parade, Festival & Community Engagement Programs!
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We invite you to make a donation and help create memories that can last a lifetime! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on generous donors to make our programs possible.
Click here to pitch in with a 100% tax-deductible donation--Any amount will help and we appreciate your support! |
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