#GIVINGTUESDAY KICKS OFF TO CELEBRATE OUR 2026 THEME, “THE BEAT GOES ON!”

Alternatively, make check payable to “Dance Parade” and mail to:

455 FDR Drive, Suite B104, New York, NY 10002

Thank you so much for your support!

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For two decades, Dance Parade New York has celebrated the city’s heartbeat—its dancers.
From classrooms to community centers, from Broadway to Bushwick, we’ve brought people together through the universal language of movement.

This Giving Tuesday and Year-End Season, our 2026 campaign celebrates 20 years of dance education, cultural production, and advocacy. Beginning Tuesday December 2, 2025, our goal is to raise $20,000 to sustain programs that awaken the human spirit and strengthen communities through dance.

Our Board of Directors will triple-match every dollar you give—so your gift goes three times as far!

GRAND FINALE: Students will end their programs with participation in the 17th Annual Dance Parade Saturday, May 16, 2026 and then showcase their work on stage at DanceFest after the parade!  For many, this will be an experience of a lifetime as most of these kids have never appeared on stage.

THE BEAT GOES ON! – OUR 2026 THEME

In 2026 we celebrate 20 years of Dance Parade—two decades of keeping the beat alive through education, production, and advocacy.

The Beat Goes On reminds us that dance is resilience.
It’s the drumbeat of freedom, the pulse of community, and the continuation of a movement that began as a protest to New York’s 1926 Cabaret Law. Over the years, we’ve fought for the right to dance freely—and won landmark victories in repealing discriminatory laws and advancing zoning reforms.

Now, our advocacy turns to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA)—a remnant of Prohibition-era regulation that still treats music and dance as suspect. We believe these rules perpetuate structural racism and limit economic and artistic opportunity for marginalized communities. Through LegalizeDance.org, we continue educating lawmakers and the public to align policy with First Amendment freedoms and cultural equity.

Our work goes beyond advocacy. Every year we:

• Educate students of all ages through residencies that foster confidence and self-expression.

• Produce the largest celebration of dance in New York City, featuring over 10,000 dancers and 100+ styles.

• Lift up artists by funding sound systems, floats, and artistic stipends that bring their work to the streets.

• Advocate for laws and policies that make space for everyone to move freely.

In short, The Beat Goes On is our promise to keep the rhythm of art, equity, and freedom alive for generations to come.

YOUR PERKS AS A DONOR: 100% of your contribution will go to the artists and means so much to us and we are grateful for every donation, no matter how small!

FRIEND: $50+  Donors receive a tax exempt receipt letter in order to deduct their donations from their taxes

MOVER & SHAKRE: $100+ Donors receive above AND a  commemorative Dance Free refrigerator magnet; Sponsor a Dance Organization of your choice in the 20^th Annual Dance Parade May 16, 2026

STAR: $150+ Donors receive all of above AND a personalized Dance Free Coffee Mug and a ticket to Dance Parade’s Grandstand

ANGEL: $250+ Donors receive all of the above AND get a “Dance Free” Tshirt, Complimentary admission to all Dance Parade events: Launch Party, Grandstand and After Party and will Sponsor a Diversity Workshop in a New York City public school.

Thank you so much for your support!

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The pandemic has affected us all and has made us appreciate the things we hold dear. That’s why we are dedicating this year’s #GivingTuesday on November 30, 2021 to our Teaching Artists that bring the gift of dance to schools and community centers. Won’t you join us in this global dav of giving?

In these past two years we overcame the challenges of dancing with the pandemic and delivered over 2500 youth and 300 adults with free classes online. Our programs funded teaching artists who danced with kids and older folks alike to support healthier, happier lives.

100% of your contribution will go to the artists and means so much to us and we are grateful for every tax-deductible donation, no matter how small!

HERE ARE THE PERKS WE OFFER FOR YOUR SUPPORT:

Friend of Dance: $20

• Participate in Dance Parade knowing you helped make the world’s large display of diverse cultures possible!
  

Dance Spirit: $50

• Your donation will be used where it is needed most.
• Recognition on our website as ​a Dance Spirit​
• Get mailed a personal thank you letter from our director that includes a receipt letter for a 100% tax deductible donation

Mover & Shaker: $100

• All of the above and . . .
• Recognition on our website as a Mover & Shaker
• Get a commemorative “We Dance Together Again” refrigerator magnet
• Sponsor a Dance Organization of your choice in the 15^th Annual Dance Parade May 22, 2021

Gifted Dancer: $150

• All of the above and . . .
• Recognition on our website as a ​Gifted Dancer
• Get a commemorative “We Dance Together Again Tote bag
• Get a signed photograph with the group you sponsor

Dance Angel: Donation level, $250 or more

• All of the above and . . .
• Recognition on our website as a ​Dance Angel​
• Complimentary admission to the Dance Parade After Party
• Sponsor a Diversity Workshop in a New York City public school
• Get acknowledged by a personal Tweet and post to our Facebook Page
• View the parade as our guest in the Grandstand

How to donate:

Make check payable to “Dance Parade” and mail to:

455 FDR Drive, Suite B104, New York, NY 10002

Alternatively, use a credit card to contribute through our secure website here:

Thank you so much for your support!

Photo Credit: Joon Shin