NEW YORK CITY DANCE PARADE 2007

A Dance Parade is finally going to happen in the greatest city of all: New York City! On Saturday, May 19th, thousands of us will dance in the streets of NYC, moving to every kind of dance music under the sun. New York's first annual dance parade will reinstate New York City as the dance performance and nightlife capital of the world.

This first ever event of its scope and scale invites dancers of all forms - ballet to breakdance, tango to tap, and contemporary to club. Each dance style will be showcased with a variety of musical genres.

In compliance with New York’s controversial moratorium for new parades on Fifth Avenue, Dance Parade will now begin on Broadway and 32nd Street, joining Fifth Avenue at 13 th Street and ending in Washington Square Park. “We are thrilled to have Broadway as part of our parade route”, explains Liat Tamam, PR and Communications Director. “Broadway is the oldest and longest street in Manhattan and the place where New Yorkers and the world come to celebrate. It’s the street on which legends are made, and you can bet the first Dance Parade in New York City will be legendary.”

The godfather of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc is on board with a float, as well as the original B-boys and pioneers of breakdance “The Twins” Keith and Kevin Smith. The most renowned dance schools in Manhattan will participate in Dance Parade, such as Dance Manhattan, Sandra Cameron Dance Center, Dancesport and Stepping Out Studios.

This first ever event of its scope and scale includes dancers of all forms – Salsa to Square Dance, Sufi to Samba and Shaman to Swing. Each of 33 dance styles will be accompanied by a variety of musical genres including live bands and DJs. To date, over 90 dance groups representing over 4,500 dancers have registered. Float line-up will begin at 10am between Broadway and Fifth Avenue on 32 nd Street. The event begins at 1pm. The Parade will culminate in Washington Square Park where there will be a Dance Festival on four stages until 8pm.

Produced by Dance Parade Inc., a volunteer-staffed nonprofit organization, the event aims to increase awareness of the benefits of dance as well as number of venues where dancing is legal . Unlike music, film, theater or painting, social dance is not deemed an expressive form of art according to a New York State Supreme Court ruling on cabaret laws. By showcasing the history and creativity of social dance, Dance Parade aims to prove otherwise.

"This is out future. Open your heart. Free your mind. Face your fears. Live your soul. Dance!"

Route of the Parade: Fifth Avenue/Broadway at 32th Street >>> Fifth Avenue >>> Washington Square Park.

After the Dance Parade, you can enjoy DJ's and dance performances in the Park!

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