NYC Dance Parade 2009 - Save the Date

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Subject: STEPS! || Happy Holidays

from Dance Parade!!

December 17, 2008

thisMonth!

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Mark your calendar Saturday, May 16, 2009 ::

“The

dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. " ~Mata Hari

Happy Holidays from Dance Parade

RE: Introducing Genre Buzz

In this issue, we

introduce Genre Buzz, a new monthly article in STEPS!. Each month this article

will spotlight a specific genre of dance from those registered in this year's

Parade — its history, current trends, how to get involved, and of course

who's performing in this year's Parade. The debut article focuses on

Belly Dance — a genre already with four organizations and 37

dancers registered in the 2009 Dance Parade.

The name ‘Belly

Dance’ is really not the proper name of this genre - it is the American

name of it. The dance itself does not belong to one geographical location, hence

it holds several names. Raqs

Sharqi, Danse

Orientale (both literally meaning ‘the dance of the

East’) or Raqs

Baladi (‘dance of the country’) are some of the

names that are used in Middle East and Turkey. The dance is done by the

entire body and the focus is on gracefulness, fluidity, strength and being in

harmony with the music, using one’s body as an instrument. One of the

great aspects of this dance is that it is accessible to all, old young, men and

women. One does not need to be a lithe ballerina. Belly dancing is done in many

parts of the world today and there are many Belly Dance companies in New York. Some of the

artists and dance companies already registered for New York Dance Parade 2009

are: Athena

Najat Dance Company of Greece, Chilaires and Dance

of Venus of Turkey, Manhattan Tribal,

Fringe Benefit,

and Culturelle Assocition Etoile d’Algerie (Algerian Folkloric). See a

complete list of Belly Dance participants at danceparade.org.

(written by Chilaires)

RE: We are One Parade – Many Cultures!!

Having recently opened registration for our third annual parade on

May 16th 2009, we are on course to break previous records with the most diverse

parade yet. We now have 642 dancers from 24 groups signed up for the parade who

will be featuring 17 forms of dance: Dominican, Ballet, Funk, Salsa, Square

Dance, Cumbia, Algerian, Tap Dance, Break Dance, Belly Dance, Nia, House,

Roller Disco, Korean Contemporary, Modern, African, Hip-Hop and Zouk. Don't see

your genre yet, register

today. Our goal is to gather 200 groups and 7,000 dancers—With

your help we can do it. Spread the Word!

RE: New Year Resolution 2009: Dance in Dance

Parade!

On Saturday, MAY 16, 2009 Dance Parade will be in full swing and we

want to see you DANCING!

If you have not already registered for DANCE PARADE 2009, what are you waiting

for? Individual and group registration takes place up until a month before the

parade, BUT those who register early have all

the benefits that come with registration: Website hyperlink posted

on danceparade.org (if you do not have one we will create a webpage for you),

your dance group's image displayed on the Dance Parade Website, exclusive

invitations to perform at large events with Press, and certainly the sooner you

register the sooner we can provide excellent support and promotion, for you and

your dance organization.

Do not wait until the last minute. BESIDES what better New Years resolution can

you make than promoting Dance and Culture for your group and for Dance in

general. Please visit our website www.danceparade.org and / or contact the

Outreach Director @...

RE: Inspiration into Action: A Volunteer Expo

Dance Parade, Inc. and over a dozen other non-profit organizations

will come together next month to recruit volunteers, network, and plan for the

upcoming year. Join us! This is a great event to meet Dance Parade staff

and find out more about this year's Parade. This is a free event hosted

by the LGBT community and spearheaded by Sue Sena of SWISH (Straight Women in

Support of Homosexuals), and will feature music, food and drink specials from

the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, giveaways, and more.

The Volunteer Expo will be held at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe located

downtown at 126 Crosby St.

on Monday, January 12th, from 6:30-8:30PM

RE: CAll for Dancers :: International Dance Day!

This year Dance Parade is leading New York City's involvment in International

Dance Day, and we want you to be a part of it! International Dance Day

(World Dance Day) is celebrated on April 29 through promotion by UNESCO for all

types of dance.

The holiday was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the

UNESCO International Theatre Institute. The date was suggested by Pyotr Gusev

to commemorate the birthday of Jean-s Noverre.

Dance Parade will celebrate the 2009 International Dance Day by producing a

'Funraiser’ event 3 weeks prior to the Dance Parade and Festival, which

include performances and more. Artists who wish to perform MUST be

registered with Dance Parade. Invitation to perform is a first registered,

first invited basis. (Whoever registered first gets invited). We love you all,

but we will only choose one dancer / dance group from each dance genre - so go register now!

Please register on the Dance Parade website www.danceparade.org. If you are

interested in performing, please email . In the subject bar of your email please write IDD 2009. You will be sent the application

to apply to perform in this event. Final Decision will be made by Tuesday,

March 31, 2009

RE: Come to an Outreach Evening!

DO YOU WANT TO DANCE IN THE PARADE? DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

QUESTIONS ABOUT DANCE PARADE? JUST WANT TO SAY HI? Please come to the OUTREACH

EVENINGS!!! Yes, the OUTREACH COMMITTEE is here for you! Meet other

Dance Parade staff participants, share float ideas, find resources, plan performances,

and more! OUTREACH EVENINGS will be at Ripley Grier Studios at 520 8th avenue,

Floor 16, ROOM 16W

Tuesday December 23 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday December 30 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 8-9 p.m.

It is always better to let us know that you are coming, but you are always

welcome (and we always have snacks!)

Please contact Kriegel, Dance

Parade Outreach Director to attend.

RE: VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS, and More VOLUNTEERS -

We ARE Volunteers!

The 2008 Dance Parade and Festival brought so many artists together

in an environment that particularly benefited professional dancers - of all

genres!! It also brought together many wonderful and dedicated volunteers who

continue to help make dance an important part of communities and cultural

landscapes everywhere.

Since the Parade we have received scores of emails that celebrate the many

collaborations, connections, jobs, and new friendships created between dance

groups across the dance spectrum as that occurred during the Parade and

Festival!

We watched artists talk to each other and exchange business cards, stories, and

experiences while waiting to March / Dance in the Parade or while warming up

back stage at the Festival. That is inspiring!!

And you, the Volunteers helped make this happen, NONE OF THIS COULD HAVE

HAPPENED WITHOUT YOU!!!

You are a vital and precious part of Dance Parade and we are so grateful,

appreciative and… in awe of the dedication and hard work each of you give

each year. Historically the arts have gone through periods of endangerment,

sadly, in this place and time in history, art is endangered. Especially the

performing arts that can’t sell a cola, car , or ideology in less than 2

minutes and …make a million dollars.

Your work helps preserve the essence of community and culture. Directly or

indirectly you help put inspiration into the lives of so many people in 2008,

which is so powerful.

We feel so privileged to have met each and every one of you.We have so much

gratitude and recognize the time and effort you gave to the Dance Parade

organization this past year.

We look forward to meeting more people this year and, of course, seeing all of

you again in 2009. We look forward to your enthusiasm and dancing with you in

2009!

Thank you again to EVERYONE! All of you are so amazing! Have a Happy New Year!

(and make sure you do some dancing too!)

Re: Office Space Wanted!

As an emerging

non-profit Dance Parade is in need of office space. Each year a core team of

nearly 20 volunteers works for up to eight months planning the Parade. Having a

shared office space enables us to build a more collaborative team that produces

an even stronger Parade. We are looking for donated office space in Manhattan that can

accommodate at least 12 people, has internet access, basic office furniture,

and is available evenings and weekends.

If

you have a space or know anyone who does please contact Greg

Join, Volunteer, Donate

www.danceparade.org

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