“We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once."
- Friedrich Nietzsche
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Non Profit Board of Directors:
Erik Bryan Slavin (Chair)
Nicola Creary
Valerie Feit
Jerry Goldman
Mahayana Landowne
David Leventhal
Greg Miller
Philip Ribolow
Steering Commitee:
Greg Miller, Executive Director
Jenny Boissiere, Parade Production
Celia Kutcher, Parade Production
Carlye Eckert, Education
Valerie Feit, Education
John Dalton, Sponsorship
Michelle DeBlasi, Marketing
Martha Ma, Marketing
Jamila Holman, Festival Production
DJ McDonald, Curatorial
Mark Schmidt, Curatorial
Hal Lamster, Web
Donnie D'Amato, Web
Howard Gibbs-Hobgood, Volunteer Coordination
Rebecca Myles, Media
Bianca Rodriguez, Finance Director
Natalya Grigoriev, Finance
Brian Austin, Creative
Jason Parrish, Creative
Chauncey Dandridge, Social Media
Honorary Committee:
(Power Team & Grand Marshals)
Garth Fagan
Kwikstep
Rokafella
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 Wildish
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
Anil Kumar
Joseph McElroy
Fred Shequine
Tasha Blank
Sponsorship Team:
Greg Miller
John Dalton
Nikki Creary
Phil Ribolow
Parade Production:
Jenny Bossiere (Co Lead)
Celia Kutcher (Co Lead)
Cristin Lafata
Grace Marinao
Jenn Converse
Erik Bryan Slavin
Gabriel Kutik
John Dalton
Dan Rosenstark
Daniel Kahn
Disco Mike Park
Bobby Speakerwire
Wandalynn Miftahi
Cheryl Gant
Phil Ribolow
Mekeshia Brown
Marjorie Liebman
Wandalynn Miftahi
Peter Vassilatos
Ollie Chase
Tim Golding
Alia Kubicek
Diane Dejesus
Claudia Lazo
Freddy Cosmo
J-Royce Jata
Alia Kubicek
Michael Fry
Rhina Valentin
Sharon Colchamino
Tatianna Bisono
Jamee Schleifer
Beatriz Cardo
Dayana Guerrero
Angelica
Doris Martinez
Michael Witt
Miriam Ross
Festival Production:
Jamila Holman (Chair)
DJ McDonald (Curatorial Chair)
Mark Schmidt (Curatorial Vice-Chair)
DJ Sweat
Shiela Jamison
Ben Vazquez
Ameca Holman
Bianca Rodriquez
Mango
Norman
Donnie D'Amato (Emcee, Main)
Shireen Dickson (Emcee, Family)
Educational Outreach
Carlye Eckert (Chair)
Valerie Feit
Caryn Cooper
Shireen Dickson
Leslie Pieters
Jamee Schliefer
Finance:
Bianca Rodriguez (Chair)
Natalya Grigoriev
Elizabeth Zaklama
Legal:
Victoria Behr
Carmen Casado
Jerry Goldman
David Leventhal
Paul Llewellyn
Kaye Scholer LLP
Marketing:
Greg Miller
Brian Austin
Jason Parrish
Hal Lamster
Martha Ma
Sarah McGlaughlin
Amanda Alston
Luis Vargas
Lawrence Capici
Media & Promotions Team:
Rebecca Myles
Teresa Bigelow
Chauncey Danridge
Kevin Farley
Shiela Jamison
Special thanks:
·New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
·NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo
·Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
·City Council Member Rosie Mendez
·NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl, Deputy Commissioner Eddie Torres, Assistant Commissioner Kathleen Hughes and Program Officer Stephanie La Froscia
·Community Boards 2 and 3
·NYC & Co Foundation
·NYPD Lt Christopher Cheng and Sgt Patrick McGuire
·NYC Department for the Aging
·New York State Council on the Arts
·Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
·NYC Parks & Recreation Director Claudia Pepe, District Supervisor Terese Flores and Deputy Director Venus Melo
·NYC Dept of Sanitation Superintendent Thomas Lincoln
·NYC Dept of Transportation Event Coordinator Ivory Henderson-Robb and G.I.S. / Events Coordinator Shuan Bruney
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Dance Parade
graciously acknowledges
our 2017 Sponsors and Partners:
Interested to sponsor
2017? Contact greg"at"danceparade.org
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Out of darkness comes light: In 1967, the mass destruction from the Vietnam War gave rise to the "Summer of Love" making lasting contributions to art and music. 50 years later in NYC, another cloud of darkness appeared over the dance world--In a case against the NYC cabaret law, a State Supreme Court judge ruled that social dance was not considered expressive activity--The light that followed was a groundswell of cultural expression that gave birth to the first Dance Parade. This year, the arts are being threatened again by federal budget cuts and public malaise--Darkness, once again, that is driving dancers back to the stage and into the streets in numbers like never before. So far, 95+ groups representing 50 unique styles of dance are signed up to participate in the 11th Annual Parade and Festival. Students and seniors in all five NYC boroughs are preparing steps, jumps and twirls for their debut on Broadway. This is quite literally a massive movement. Please join us as a spectator, a participant, volunteer or a donor. You could begin by buying a ticket for our Showcase Gala Sunday, April 9th at Dixon Place!
Love and light, |
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Greg Miller
Executive Director
Dance Parade, Inc.
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Join thousands of dancers as we explode down Broadway in the heart of
Manhattan, sashay
through Union Square and leap across Saint Marks
Place. Once again our goal is to exceed 80 unique styles of dance and to be the world's largest display of cultural diversity. The theme "Dance for Peace" will set a positive and joyous tone as we unify through our common passion for dance.
Never
seen before dance genres and choreography that highlight the
human
experience -- 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.
Do you belong to a Modern dance company, Contra group, Salsa group, Ballet School or are an EDM DJ? Registering as a parade group is just $50 to move and groove before 75,000 live audience members and to be eligible for our Community Engagement programs in which we hire performaning groups and teaching artists throughout the year. Scholarships are available to waive the fee and there's no fee to apply to participate at DanceFest.
Nearby NYC? Join us this Monday 3/20 at 6pm for a Parade Group Coordinator's Meeting at 53 Chambers.
Are you joining us from out of town? Save up to 55% on rooms via Dance Parade's exclusive offer on Hotel Engine!
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 "Dance For Peace"
Photo Credits: Miguel Chaves (above) and Peter Cai
Click here to book discounted rooms!
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Contribute to the CULTURAL PLAN...Take the CreateNYC Survey!
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The
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking to understand the needs
of the City’s cultural field.
Your input is important and will
inform the recommendations for CreateNYC, the City’s first-ever
cultural plan, currently underway.
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Please fill out the Survey and share with other artists and cultural workers so they can do
the same. All information collected will be kept anonymous. |
Our Charitable work to ENGAGE COMMUNITY
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2017 Dance Programs:
We employ Teaching Artists at our programs in all five boroughs of New York City. Each program ends with participation in the May 20th 2017 Parade and Festival!
Ageless Action:
Serving older Americans through the joy and movement of dance.
Community Kinect:
Using
dance to instill a lifelong enthusiasm for physical fitness.
Cultural Residencies: Multi-week residencies focusing on culturally specific dance forms.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Celia Kutcher, Dance Parade's Happy Hooper
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 Photo Credit: Eraj Asadi
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How did you first find out about Dance Parade?
I’m a Hula-Hooper and found out [about Dance Parade] years ago through
Bex Burton, our fearless leader who moved to Colorado. Amy Rogers has
taken over leading the hoopers in the Dance Parade. I have been dancing
in it for about four years with the hoopers.
What do you do for work in your personal life? I’m a health and wellness counselor. I have my own radio show and love
helping folks eat better. For information on my practice. Check out my website.
What is your current role in Dance Parade, Inc?
I’m the Parade’s Co-Producer and I am the liaison for all groups beginning with K-Z. Jenny Boissiere, handles A-J.
What is your favorite style of dance to watch or participate in?
I love watching all styles of dance; to participate in? Hoop Dance!
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Join our PRODUCTION PLANNING Team!
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Not only are we planning for thousands to dance down Broadway, we're also gearing up for a 5 stage festival and are involved in productions and teaching programs throughout New York City. We organize it all with committees that are steered by twice monthly meetings. To join the fun, fill out the
brief volunteer form here!
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GENRE BUZZ: Roller Disco: A dance craze that's so 70's |
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In each issue of steps we feature a new genre that will be featured in
Dance Parade. This time, it's Roller Disco!
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Roller disco is form of dance done at a discothèque or skating rink
where all the dancers wear roller skates of some kind (traditional quad
or inline). The music played is modern and easily danceable,
historically disco but in modern times including almost any form of
dance, pop or rock music. The concept originated as a fad in the 1970s
when the disco craze was at its height, peaking around 1980 and
inspiring several roller-disco magazines. In 1984 the fad arrived in the
United Kingdom and many roller discos popped up all over the country.
As of 2006, the craze has largely discontinued, although many 1970s era
roller-discos are still open and successful. Also, it experienced a mild
revival in the early 2000s, especially in the mid-eastern United
States, where certain clubs continue to host roller disco nights. Some
now use in-line roller-blades. Roller discos are also popular among
older children and young teenagers, especially for parties. As in other
discos, special effects such as fog machines and flashing traffic lights
are often used. To minimize the risk of injury, the organizers of
roller discos often only allow participants to skate in one direction at
a time, so that they do not crash into one another, although many
roller discos have a "free skate" section in the middle of the roller
rink.
(Photo Credit: Robert Dea, Artists: Harry Gaskin & Energy in The Middle; Article source: Wikiepdia) |
SUPPORT our Mission and Why We Dance
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Our Mission is to promote dance as an expressive and unifying art form by
showcasing all forms of dance, educating the general public about the
opportunities to experience dance, and celebrating diversity of dance in
New York City by sponsoring a yearly city-wide dance parade and dance
festival.
Dance Parade really needs your support and
any help you can give us is appreciated. At Dance Parade, we
are grateful for every tax deductible donation no matter how
small. Here’s how we'll honor you for 2017:
How to donate:
· Make check payable to “Dance Parade” and mail to 789 Westminster Road, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11230
· Click on the Donate button
from danceparade.org and pay by credit card (PayPal account not needed)
Photo Credit: Alton Aimable of Tropicalfete Body of Vibration Dance and Theater
94 Groups registered so far for 5/2017 presenting 49 unique styles of dance!
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Fitness |
Aerobic |
| A.Stars
Dance Team |
Hip-Hop |
| ADF
Dance and Fitness Co. |
Bollywood |
| American
Tap Dance Foundation |
Tap Dance |
| Applause
Dance Company |
Hip-Hop |
| Batala
New York |
AfroBrazilian |
| Beyond
Dance |
African |
| Black
Tie Dance Team |
Hip-Hop |
| Born
into the Arts |
Hip-Hop |
| Boston
Community Dance project |
Fusion |
| Breaking
Ground Dance Center |
Jazz |
| Bronx
Envision Academy (BEA) Dance Company |
Jazz |
| Caporales
San Simon Virginia |
Caporales |
| Center
Of Attention Dance Company |
Majorette |
| Chinelos
de Morelos |
Mexican Carnival |
| CIP
Lionesses |
Hip-Hop |
| Clogging
Connection |
Clogging |
| Connecticut
Dance Center |
Fusion |
| D.R.E.A.M
Team |
Acro Jazz Hip-Hop |
| Dance
Xross Fitness, DXF |
Cross Fitness
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| Dancing
Rubies |
Belly Dance |
| DivaDance |
Hip-Hop |
| DJDC-SparklingDivaz |
Majorette |
| Dynamic
Dance Company |
Majorette |
| Energy
in the Middle |
Roller Disco |
| Experimental
Dance Group |
Afro Latino |
| Explosive
Dance Team |
Majorette |
| Expolsive
Dance Team |
Majorette |
| Folk
Dance Club - Kaleidoskope |
Slavic |
| Fraternidad
Alma Boliviana |
Caporales |
| Fraternidad
Cultural Incallajta New York |
Bolivian Pujilay |
| Fusha
Dance Company |
African |
| Gift of
Dance |
Salsa |
| Ground
Breakers Dance Team |
Step |
| Herencia |
Flamenco |
| High
Definition Dance |
Acro Jazz Hip-Hop |
| House
Coalition |
House |
| House of
Dance Philippines |
Fusion |
| House of
Ninja |
Voguer |
| House of
the Roses |
Creative Movement |
| International
Dancer Zaman |
Fusion |
| It Girlz
Inc. |
Hip-Hop |
| JNJ
Dance Expressions |
Contemporary West African |
| Jules Of
Queens |
Majorette |
| Khaita
Joyful dances |
Tibetan |
| Kizomba
Dance2Heartbeat |
Kizomba |
| Koin
& Co Dancers |
Contemporary |
| Konstruction
Dance Company |
J-Sette |
| Kozmic
Edge |
Hip-Hop |
| Ladies
in Formation |
Hip-Hop |
| LI Zumba |
Zumba |
| Masala
Bhangra |
Indian Bhangra |
| Mazarte
Dance Company Inc. |
Mexican Carnival |
| Morenada
Bolivia USA |
Bolivian Morenada |
| Na Oiwi
NYC |
Polynesian |
| Navatman
Dance Company |
Indian Bharatnatyam |
| New York
Mindful Capoeira Center |
Capoeira |
| NIA
Cavallaro Junior High School Dance Team |
Contemporary |
| Ntrinsik
Movement |
Contemporary
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| Ñukanchik
LLacta Wawakuna |
Ecuadorian |
| NYC Tap
Crew |
Tap Dance |
| NYC
Twerkout |
Twerking |
| PS 165
Edith K. Bergtraum School |
Jazz |
| Queensborough
Community College |
Modern |
| Rhythm
Locura |
Salsa |
| Salay
Pasion Bolivia USA |
Bolivian Pasion |
| San
Simon USA |
Caporales |
| Saung
Budaya |
Indonesian |
| Seekers
Of Knowledge Inc. |
Hip-Hop |
| SharQui
- The Bellydance Workout® |
Belly Dance |
| Shot of
Scotch |
Scottish |
| Stewarts
School of Performing Arts |
Creative Movement |
| SynKopate
An NYC Tap Project - Peridance Capezio Center |
Tap Dance |
| Taal
Performing Arts |
Bollywood |
| The
Colors Of The Wind Dancers |
Chinese |
| The
Dance Gallery |
Ballet |
| The
Golden Dancerettes |
J-Sette |
| The Hoop
Movement |
Hoopers |
| The
Palace Dance Team |
Acro Jazz Hip-Hop |
| The Pink
Tutu Ballet |
Ballet |
| The
Prancing Buckeyes Dance Team |
Majorette |
| Tinkus
San Simon Filial Virginia |
Bolivian Tinkus |
| tinkus
San Simon VA -USA (Ricardo Espinoza) |
Bolivian Tinkus |
| ToneLove
productions Inc |
Hustle |
| Trellys
majorette Dance of arts |
Majorette |
| Tropicalfete
Body of Vibration Dance and Theater |
Caribbean Dance |
| UNITY
Dance Team |
Hip-Hop |
| Urban
Dance League |
Hip-Hop |
| Urban
Grace Dance |
Hip-Hop |
| Vision
Elite Royalty Dance Company |
Acro Jazz Hip-Hop |
| waterside
dance |
Hip-Hop |
| World
Dance Initiative - Karen Kriegel World Dance |
Korean |
| Xochipilli
Dance Ensemble |
Mexican Carnival |
| Young
Leaders Dance Company |
Hip-Hop |
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