Dance Parade New York

10/01/2026

Happy Filipino American History Month! We are blessed to have three dance groups representing the Philippines this year and so many more individuals in contemporary dance groups! The month of October commemorates the arrival of the first Filipinos in Morro Bay, California and is meant to focus more on historical events and the contributions and impact of Filipinos and Filipino Americans to society.

Dance groups and photographer credits as follows:

1. Cordillera Cultural Ensemble photo by Gia Trovela Gia Trovela Photo.
2,3&4. Kinding Sindaw photos by Gia Trovela Gia Trovela Photo.
5,6&7. The Physical Plant photos by Gia Trovela Gia Trovela Photo.
8. Cordillera Cultural Ensemble photo Rengim Mutevellioglu.
9&10. Kinding Sindaw photos by Rengim Mutevellioglu.
11. The Physical Plant photo by Rengim Mutevellioglu.
12&13. Cordillera Cultural Ensemble photos by Celia Luz.
14,15,16&17. Kinding Sindaw photos by Gia Trovela Gia Trovela Photo.

Don’t miss this Saturday October 3 for the inaugural Cordillera Gong Festival organized by Cordillera Cultural Ensemble at Dixon Place! Ticket details below:

https://www.centeratwestpark.org/cordillera-gong-festival

09/30/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Ballet Hispánico joined us in 2022 with our Grand Marshal Ballet Hispánico Artistic Director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro leading the parade with Pa’lante Scholars! Don’t miss their annual block party this Sunday October 4 from noon to 4PM in front of the Ballet Hispánico campus on West 89th Street! Follow Ballet Hispánico for more details including performances, free dance classes, arts and crafts, live music and more!

All photos of Ballet Hispánico by Rengim Mutevellioglu from the 2022 Dance Parade.

09/29/2026

The Cordillera Cultural Ensemble representing the Northern Philippines at Dance Parade’s 20th anniversary this year! Catch them this weekend at the very first Cordillera Gong Festival happening this Saturday, October 3 at Dixon Place! Featuring other indigenous dance groups who you may have seen at Dance Parade including Kinding Sindaw, Saung Budaya, Raices Latinas and more! Follow them at The Cordillera Cultural Ensemble for details. Ticket info below:

https://www.centeratwestpark.org/cordillera-gong-festival

Video by Josef Pinlac.

09/28/2026

More memorable moments from this year’s 20th Anniversary of Dance Parade! We are loving all the color, energy and diversity of dance captured in these photos! We can’t wait for our 21st coming in May 15, 2027! SAVE THE DATE! Registration opens in late October!

All photos by Ren Mutevellioglu Rengim Mutevellioglu. Dance Parade groups as follows:

1. Soul Fusion Dance Company SFDC
2. Energy in the Middle Harry R Gaskin
3. Chiva Periodistica Chiva Periodística with Karla Florez School of Dance Karla Flórez Albor
4. The Physical Plant with Queensboro Dance Festival Queensboro Dance Festival
5. House of Chow {HoC}
6. 2026 Dance Parade Grand Marshal Jeff Selby
7. Art bike with Pirate Queen’s Revenge art ship vehicle
8. KW Productions
9. Soul Fusion Dance Company SFDC
10. Young flamenco dancers from XIANIX BARRERA FLAMENCO CO.
11. Folklorni Ansambl Opančići NY
12. Grandstand Dance Parade crew Dance Parade NYC
13. Performing Arts Technology High School MJones PathsDance
14. Kaisokah Moko Jumbies Kaisokah USA
15. Taylor Lovett Dance Academy
16. The Haus of Performing Arts

09/27/2026

Still a rainy weekend in NYC and we’re looking back on a memorable rainy Dance Parade in 2023! Fun moments from some Dance Parade favorites! We can’t wait for the 21st year of Dance Parade coming up May 15, 2027! We’re manifesting sunshine for that day! 💛☀️🌞🌅💛

Dance Parade groups and photographer credits as follows:

1. Shot of Scotch NYC photo by Elom Bowman Photography.
2. Big Apple🍎Hoopers♾️, then known as the Hoop Troupe in photo by Elom Bowman Photography.
3. Marni Halasa photo by Elom Bowman.
4. San Simón Sucre Filial NY photo by Elom Bowman.
5. Dancer Valentina Olaya-Florez with Karla Florez School of Dance Karla Flórez Albor. Photo by Hengjie Cai.
6. Karla Florez School of Dance Karla Flórez Albor dancer in photo by Marlene Cardona.
7. MsYvonne's Herencia dancer on our DanceFest Main Stage. Photo by Ginokkon Aseando.
8. The Findyhoppers with BrooklynSwings in photo by Ginokkon Aseando.
9. Dancer Fabricio Seraphin with the Dance is Life float. Photo by Marleen Moise.

09/26/2026

Looking back on 20 years of Dance Parade on this rainy weekend on the East Coast we are reminded to be lucky enough to not have so much rain on our parade. At least two rainy years come to mind including 2023. It was still quite memorable because our lovely dance groups embraced the rain and still gave it their all! Stay safe everyone, we lament all the dance events and parades that had to be canceled this weekend but we look forward to celebrating with everyone again in a few days.

Dance group information and photographer credits as follows:

1. Missile Team photo by Gia Trovela.
2. The Kingdom Dance Co. photo by Gia Trovela.
3. Manhatitlan photo by Gia Trovela.,
4. Taylor Teen Ensemble photo by Gia Trovela.
5. Sunshine Dance Studio曼哈顿校区 photo by Gia Trovela.
6. House Coalition float dancers photo by Gia Trovela.
7. Quenia Ribeiro and dancers with Mambembe New York. Photo by Gia Trovela.
8. Tinkus San Simon photo by Robin Michals.
9. San Simon Sucre NY photo by Jorge Zabala.
10. Dancers Dreamzzz photo by Donald Lang.
11. Museum H Studios photo by Donald Lang.
12. Morenada Bolivia USA photo by Deb Fong.

09/25/2026

We’re working hard 9 to 5 to bring you the next Dance Parade AND Festival! Registration opens later next month for our 21st Anniversary! Sign up for our newsletter at danceparade.org/e-newsletter to get a reminder and SAVE the DATE for May 15, 2027!

All photos by Celia Luz Santos. Dance groups in photos as follows:

1. Kaisokah Moko Jumbies Kaisokah USA
2. Cheer New York Cheer New York
3. Tandava Arts Carol Tandava
4. BOSS Kids Dance Team Boss Kids Dance Team
5. JunXion JunXion
6. Meyer Levin Middle School Red Storm Cheer Squad
7. Flawless Dance Family 🧩FLAWLESS DANCE FAMILY🧩
8. Lei Pasifika Lei Pasifika
9. Cordillera Cultural Ensemble Cordillera Cultural Ensemble
10. Energy in the Middle dance skater
11. Energy in the Middle Harry R Gaskin



Also Happy Dolly Parton Day! (9/25)

09/24/2026

to last year’s Brooklyn Brujeria under the Manhattan Bridge Archway in DUMBO. The three day festival returns this weekend starting tomorrow! Expect a lot of music, dancing and artisan vendors during the celebrations! Check out the Brooklyn Brujeria website for details and double check for possible weather issues on Sunday.

Brooklyn Brujeria Festival website here:

https://www.brooklynbrujeria.com

Video of Son Bullerengue performing last year during the Noche de Tambores by Josef Pinlac.

09/24/2026