· Mayoral Proclamation
· Register for the parade
· Participant Guide and Rain Plan
· Dance Quote: George Balanchine
· Share the Love of Dance
· Team Dance Parade
. Volunteer on Saturday
·Dare 2 Dance Challenge
· Engaging the Community
· Photography Contest
· Grand Marshals: Living Legends
· Govenor Cuomo Support Letter
· Dance Parade Official After Party
· Not too late to Support
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Dance Quote of the Month:
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“See the music, hear the dance.”
— George Balanchine
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Board:
Erik Bryan Slavin (Chair)
Natasha Blank
Nicola Creary
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
Susan Pinsky, Government Liaison
Honorary Committee:
(Power Team & Grand Marshals)
Carmen de Lavallade
Robert Battle
Mary Verdi-Fletcher
Rekha Malhotra
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:
Adele Godfrey (Production Lead)
Sarah Elizabeth (Group Liaison Lead)
Barbara Anglisz
Nick Cordua
Alicia Durity
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
Festival Production:
Jamila Holeman (Chair)
DJ McDonald (Curatorial Lead)
Leslie Pieters
Ana Martinez
Donnie D'Amato
Mel Alvarez
Marjorie Liebman
Mark Schmidt
Mariana Bekerman-Taglienti
Luis Vargas
Teddy Yohay
Educational Outreach
Shireen Dickson (Chair)
Kate Peila
Leslie Pieters
Finance:
Bianca Rodriguez (Chair)
Natalya Grigoriev
Alicia Durity
Elizabeth Zaklama
Legal:
Victoria Behr
Carmen Casado
Jerry Goldman
David Leventhal
Paul Llewellyn
Renee Kinsella
Kaye Scholer LLP
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
Joseph Laine
Manchild Black
Public Relations:
Rebecca Myles
Camelia Flye
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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Dance Parade is finally here - Saturday, May 16th!
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Mayor de Blasio Proclaims Saturday May 16
New York Dance Parade Day!
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Prcolamation by Mayor de Blasio
Photo by Jon Jon Federic Chua
Photo by Jon Jon Federic Chua
Photo by Bhushan Ahire
Watch the 2015 Preview Video:
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Thank you City Council Member Rosie Mendez for arranging our Press Conference Monday on the Steps of City Hall and for Deputy Commissioner Eddie Torres to present us with Mayor de Blasio's Proclamation:
"No matter how old we are or where we're from, we've all experienced the irrestible urge to dance. New Yorkers have always showwed off their moves, and the incredible diversity of cultures and customs represented throughout the five boroughs means that those moves could be in any number of different dance styles. In studios, dance clubs, and festivals across our city, it's not hard to find our talented dancres practicing everything from traditional african dance to the current zumba craze, and today, we will once again celebrate the wide world of dance that unites us all with Dance Parade New York.
Now in its ninth year, this annual event brings together thousands of dancers showcasing 75 unique styles and culminates in a massive dance party at DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park. Parade-goers will have the opportuity to participate in the action by attending dance lessons and watching free live performances. The parade is also an excellent way to educate the community about the evolution of dance, the vital role it has played in cultures around the globe, and the importance of supporting organizations and individuals who work so hard to preserve and promote this vital art form.
As we work to ensure that all New Yorkers can be part of the rich cultural life of our city, we are delighted to join in commending Dance Parade for its commitment to inclusion and efforts to celebrate the diversity of our residents. This year, the parade will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Mary Verdi-Fletcher, founder of Dancing Wheels, the first physically integrated dance troupe in the country, will lead the parade, along with fellow grand marshals Carmen de Lavallade, Robert Battle, and DJ Rekha. I applaud all those participating in this outstanding New York City tradition and encourage our residents to grab their family and friends and dance the day away!
Now therefore, I, Bill de Blasio, Mayor of the City of New York, do hereby proclaim May 16th, 2015 in the City of New York as:
'New York Dance Parade Day'"
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Psst, hey YOU - Come DANCE with us...
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Dancers, get the Parade Lineup, Route, Festival Program...
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Volunteers: Feel what it's like to make a difference and have a blast pitching in!
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Volunteers get the highly sought after "Crew" T-shirt and free admission to the After Party at Nublu!
Seeking Greeters, Parade Marshals, Water Givers and all around passionate people at 9am Saturday Morning. Pre-registration is required by filling out this short form [here]
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NEW! Dance Parade Dare 2 Dance Challenge!
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This is no ice bucket challenge…this challenge will get your heart rate rising and your body smiling. It couldn't be easier to spread the joy of dance and the magic of Dance Parade. First, film a short clip of yourself busting your favorite dance moves. Then at the end, once you're finished showing off your choreography, pick a friend and a dance style and Dare them 2 Dance!
Post the video on Facebook or Twitter and tag the friend you invite to the challenge with the hashtag #DanceParadeDare so we can promote your video and pass it on!
At DanceFest after the Parade a Dance Parade Dare 2 Dance Booth will be set up so that you can record your dares live at Tompkins Square Park and get your friends and family involved! The Dance Parade Revolution starts with your feet…so let's make it happen! [Follow the fun and find out more...]
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DanceFest will go on - RAIN OR SHINE.
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The
parade culminates in Tompkins Square Park at Avenue A between 7th and
10th Streets where DanceFest kicks off performances on five stages--with
dance lessons, roaming performers, experience dance booths and an epic
dance party--all FREE to the public.
Yes, they say there might be scattered thundershowers in the later afternoon but at 83degrees at least it will be warm rain. We live to dance and we LIVE FREE and DANCE (in the rain if necessary).
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Since 2008 Dance Parade has offered free classes to schools and community centers throughout the city:
Ageless Action Classes: (open to public; ages 50 and up; must register for senior center) Tuesday - Chelsea Rec Center 430 W 25 St 9:30-10:30 AM (must register for NYC Parks Membership) Xianix Barrera (Flamenco)
Tuesday - SAGE Harlem 127 W 127 St 1:30-2:30 PM
Wednesday - Hudson Guild 119 9th Ave 2:45-3:45 PM Jeannie Mitchell (Bellydance)
**Lenox Hill on Saturdays style TBD
Youth Classes (free to youth under 18 - must register for NYC Parks Membership)
Friday - Chelsea Recreation Center 4:30-6 PM Nekia Wise (Hip-hop)
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Ageless Action: Jeannie Mitchell and PureOnyx Movement teaches Bellydance at Hudson Guild April 1, 2015 -- Photo by Shireen Dickson
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PAPARAZZI ALERT! Announcing Dance Parade's 2015 Photography Contest
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Paparazzi, let's go! Laney Baber's Winning 2014 Photo
Many
photographers love dance parade because of its unique gathering of over
75 styles of colorful dancers and cultures. Enter to win two tickets
to the hit Broadway show "On The Town", an official Dance Parade t-shirt
and free tickets to our annual events. (To enter, register here)
After registering, you can pick up your photography pass at 21st and
Broadway and shoot away! Then send 5-10 of your best photos in high
resolution without watermarks
"The best dancing on Broadway.”
- Ben Brantley of The New York Times
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2015 Grand Marshals, Living Legends
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Four Grand Marshals will join 10,000 dancers down Broadway as part of New York City’s 9th Annual Dance Parade and Festival!
The four Grand Marshals span the diversity of dance – they are the
renowned ballet choreographer and dancer Carmen de
Lavallade, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Choreographer and Artistic Director Robert
Battle, Dancing Wheels founder Mary Verdi-Fletcher, and pioneer of
bhangra music in North America, DJ Rekha.
While the parade celebrates more than 75 styles of dance, this
year, we honor especially the genres of contemporary ballet, Physically
Integrated Dance, and dance in the bhangra community. Dance Parade’s
Curatorial Committee chair DJ McDonald explained that the honorees were
selected due to their “perseverance, impact, contribution, and
uniqueness” that they have represented and supplied throughout their
formidable careers.
This year’s Dance Parade New York will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the monumental civil rights legislation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ms. Verdi-Fletcher, whose physically integrated troupe was the
first
professional company of its kind in the US to bring the talents
of
dancers with and without disabilities to the stage, will lead the
parade
while dancing in her wheelchair.
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Carmen de Lavallade
Robert Battle
Mary Verdi-Fletcher
DJ Rekha
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If you're not dancing in the parade, come watch in the GRANDSTAND
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Space is limited.
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On Saturday,
May 16 get the best seat on the
parade route as 10,000 dancers stop
and perform in front of this year's
Grandstand! Watch 150 dance
organizations be announced by our Emcee as
they dance their way
to Tompkins Square Park for DanceFest 2015. Bring
your camera--there's
no other event quite like this one!
$60 and $100 Grandstand tickets support the production of Dance Parade and DanceFest. $35 Earlybird tickets still available!
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SPREAD THE WORD ==> Get Flyers, Join a Street Team -- Can't make it? Click this & get a poster!
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Click
on the image above and download a 8.5x11" poster. Help spread the word by
printing out posters and placing them in your neighborhood
dance studio, dance club or neighborhood shop!
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Honored to have the support of Governor Cuomo! |
After DanceFest join us nearby at nublu!
(click image for tix)
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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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