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“To those of use with pure understanding, dancing is the only pure art form”
Charles Schulz, Creator of Peanuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2008
Release 080825

Communities reunite in third annual Dance Parade

The third annual New York City Dance Parade will bring nearly 5,000 dancers and scores of supporters to the streets of Manhattan on Saturday, May 16, 2009 in celebration of culture, community and the art of movement. 

“Dance [Parade] brought about a feeling of unity and celebration I haven’t felt in New York in a long time,” says Laura Graham, 2007 Dance Parade participant.  “Dance Parade cut across ethnic, geographical and age delineation through one of the city’s greatest and most diverse art forms.”

All are invited to join this kid-friendly event intended to unite, but also raise awareness of the importance of dance in the community.  Registered dance groups already range from ballet to belly dance, B-boy to the rumba, and from salsa to swing. 

In addition to the dance companies and individual dancers, colorful floats, live bands and DJs will waltz, tango and pirouette down Broadway from 32nd Street to Tompkins Square Park with a dance festival finale in the park.

Hundreds of volunteers, local business and several city agencies are cooperating in support of this immense project and are available for interviews.

Contact Fran Kirmser, Dance Parade Publicist, at (212) 273 0713 or

2009 New York Dance Parade.

WHAT: 2009 NY Dance Parade
Day-long dance parade and festival

WHEN: Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Rain or Shine

Parade 1pm - 3pm
Festival 3pm - 7pm

Please arrive by 12 Noon for the best view and wear comfortable shoes to dance!

TICKETS: Individual registration is FREE
Float Information : www.danceparade.org

Contact:  Fran Kirmser:  212 273 0713

WHERE: Manhattan:
Route:  From Broadway and 28th Street, down Broadway through Union Square to University Place.  East on Saint Marks Place to Tompkins Square Park.
Festival: Tompkins Square Park.  Free Staged Performances, Dance Lessons and Dance Party!