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Dance Parade Inc
New York, NY · EIN 208576378 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · danceparade.org
revenue
$395K
expenses
$380K
net assets
$178K
employees
0
volunteers
91
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

Dance Parade, Festival & Education programs in NYC

profile · synthesized from sources

Dance Parade Inc is a New York City-based nonprofit that organizes an annual dance parade and festival celebrating diverse dance forms and cultural expression. It provides community engagement through multi-week dance residencies in schools and senior centers, culminating in public performances. The organization promotes dance education, cultural preservation, and inclusive public participation across genres including African, Latin, hip hop, ballroom, and folk traditions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $112K
    Community Engagement Education Programs: Taught in English, Chinese & Spanish provided to 1344 participants from 13 NYC schools and 5 senior centers. Multi-week cultural residencies taught by master teachers, including African, Ballroom, Brazilian Samba, Break Dance, Broadway, Hip Hop, Haitian, Latin, Mexican and Slavic Folk Dances. 26 culminated programs with participation in Dance Parade & DanceFest.
  2. #2 $112K
    Dance Fest in Tompkins Square Park: Multi- Festival drew over 10,000 attendees and included 94 performances on stage, 8 dance lessons, 20 site-specific performances and social dancing.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Ageless Action
Dance residencies for seniors at SU-CASA senior centers focusing on balance, flexibility, and circulation through aerobic movement and dance
Community Engagement Education Programs
Multi-week cultural dance residencies taught in English, Spanish, and Chinese by master teachers in African, Ballroom, Brazilian Samba, Break Dance, Broadway, Hip Hop, Haitian, Latin, Mexican, and Slavic Folk Dances, culminating in participation in the Dance Parade & DanceFest
Dance Parade
Annual citywide parade featuring dance troupes from diverse cultural backgrounds, showcasing a wide range of dance styles and traditions in a public celebration of movement and community
DanceFest
Multistage festival in Tompkins Square Park featuring over 80 performances, dance lessons, social dancing, and live music, drawing thousands of attendees annually
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Dance Performance and Community Engagement 3 activities
    • DanceFest public performance and education event
      Hosts an annual free public dance festival, DanceFest, in Tompkins Square Park featuring choreographed stage performances, site-specific dances, free dance lessons by professional instructors, and social dancing with DJs and live bands. The multi-stage event has attracted over 10,000 attendees and included up to 94 performances and 15 site-specific works in recent years.
    • Taste of Dance Parade and special events
      Produces special dance events including "Taste of Dance Parade" on International Dance Day and other showcase performances that introduce diverse audiences to global dance traditions through curated programming and interactive experiences.
    • Year-round community dance engagement programs
      Conducts ongoing multi-week cultural dance residencies, workshops, and performances in New York City schools, senior centers, and community spaces, serving youth and seniors in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Armenian. Programs culminate in public performances at the annual Dance Parade and DanceFest, with recent years engaging over 2,000 participants annually.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Annual Dance Parade and Festival
      Produces and hosts an annual free public dance parade and festival in New York City, featuring over 10,000 dancers from more than 150 dance organizations performing in over 100 unique cultural dance styles. The event includes parade floats, live emcees, grandstand seating for hundreds, and attracts up to 120,000 attendees, with a post-parade after party at Nublu on Avenue B.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Public communications and digital content distribution
      Produces and distributes STEPS!, a low-traffic e-newsletter with updates on year-round events, articles on dance styles, and volunteer features. Also makes high-resolution photos from the parade and DanceFest available for download via website and Google Drive, with proper photography credits.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Regional expansion and chapter operations
      Operates a regional chapter in Philadelphia to extend its dance programming beyond New York City, broadening access to cultural dance education and performance opportunities.
  • Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
    • Virtual and pandemic-era dance programming
      Adapted programming during the pandemic to include virtual events such as the online "Dance Without Borders" parade and the "Dare to Dance" video contest, which engaged over 50,000 participants globally. Also co-produced a feature-length documentary, "The Resilience of Dance Through the Pandemic," highlighting major dance companies and performances.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Dance advocacy and policy reform
      Advocates for dancer rights and policy changes in New York City, including successful repeal of the 91-year-old Cabaret Law in 2017 and reform of zoning regulations in 2024 through the Dance Free NYC campaign, enabling dancing to live music in thousands of venues. Secured official recognition of Dance Parade Day from NYC Mayor Adams and approval from the NYC Planning Commission for dance-related proposals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$395K
Contributions & grants$254K64%
Program service revenue$131K33%
Investment income$10K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$380K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$204K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$178K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Greg Miller Brd&Exec Dir 50 $25K
board members · 5
  • Jerry Goldman — Board Chair
  • Kunj Majmudar — Board Member
  • Phillip Ribolow — Board Secretary
  • Rifka Richter — Board Member
  • Shireen Dickson — Board Member
relationships · 108

Who they work with

  • Alden Moves Dance Theater Partner — Contemporary modern dance theater group that performed in the 2026 parade.
  • Alison Cook Beatty Dance Partner — Modern dance company that performed in the 2026 parade.
  • Alison Cook Beatty Dance Partner — Registered community group participating in the Dance Parade using a Dance Parade sound cart.
  • Anurak Thai Dance Association NY Partner — Thai folk dance organization participating in the 2026 Dance Parade.
  • Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP Government — Provides legal support to Dance Parade Inc.
  • Baikal Nomad Center Partner — Buryat Mongolian dance group that performed in the 2026 parade.
  • Ballet Hispánico Partner — Collaborates with Ballet Hispánico as a participating dance group in the Dance Parade & Festival.
  • Ballet Tech Partner — Teaching artist organization participating in DanceFest's Teaching Stage
  • Bellydance America Partner — Pharonic bellydance group that performed in the 2026 Dance Parade.
  • Big Apple Hoopers Partner — Hula hooping performance group in the 2026 Dance Parade.
  • Big Apple Hoopers Partner — Organization performing Flow Arts: Hula Hooping and participating in Xanadu Skate Jam at DanceFest
  • Boss Kids Partner — Youth hip hop dance group in the 2026 Dance Parade.
  • Brassy Bombshells Partner — New Orleans second line style performance group in the 2026 parade.
  • Broken Box Mime Theater Partner — Contemporary mime theater group in the 2026 parade.
  • Brooklyn Royal Diamonds Dance Company Partner — Majorette and hip hop dance company that participated in the 2026 parade.
  • C.I.C.T. (Creative Individuals Coming Together) Partner — Hip hop dance group in the 2026 parade.
  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Partner — Mexican folklorico dance company in the 2026 Dance Parade.
  • CarNYval Dancers Partner — Afro-Caribbean dance group that performed in the 2026 parade.
  • Cheer New York Partner — Cheer and pom dance organization that participated in the 2026 parade.
  • City Planning Commission Government — Approved dance-related proposals advocated for by Dance Parade Inc.
  • Clinton Hill Middle School Partner — School-based cheer dance team participating in the 2026 parade.
  • ColemanCollective Partner — Organization providing Jazz and House Dance instruction and performances at DanceFest
  • Collaborative Arts Middle School Partner — School-based soca dance group participating in the 2026 parade.
  • DCL Arts Collective Partner — Whacking and street jazz dance group in the 2026 parade.
  • Dance Beyond Partner — Inclusive free form dance group participating in the 2026 parade.
  • Dance Queens Fitness Partner — Organization providing aerial and pole dancing performances at DanceFest
  • DeWitt Clinton High School Dance Majors Partner — High school dance program performing soca, afrobeats, amapiano, and dancehall in the 2026 parade.
  • Drye/Marinaro Dance Company Partner — Contemporary jazz dance company in the 2026 Dance Parade.
  • Ecstatic Dance NYC Partner — Free form expressive dance group that performed in the 2026 parade.
  • Edamovement Lab Partner — Japanese traditional–contemporary fusion dance group in the 2026 parade.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy for Dance as Free Expression
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By challenging discriminatory zoning laws and advocating for the right to dance in public spaces, especially where alcohol is served, the organization removes systemic barriers to participation because legal recognition of dance as free expression enables broader community access and cultural vitality.
  • Community Engagement Through Accessible Participation
    methodology: community_engagement_through_education
    By offering free public access, tiered participation options, and interactive education pathways, the organization promotes broad engagement with dance because removing financial, structural, and experiential barriers enables diverse communities to participate and connect through movement.
  • Cultural Equity Through Inclusive Representation
    methodology: cultural_equity
    By showcasing a broad spectrum of dance traditions and participants from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds, the organization advances cultural equity and strengthens communities because inclusive representation fosters belonging and cross-cultural appreciation.
  • Dance as Embodied Wellness
    methodology: embodied_wellness
    By using dance as a holistic practice, Dance Parade Inc supports emotional and physical health, fostering personal expression, joy, and mental rejuvenation because movement is intrinsically linked to well-being.
  • Honoring Artistic Leadership to Strengthen Cultural Impact
    methodology: arts-leadership-recognition
    By recognizing leaders in dance and journalism as grand marshals and honoring cultural pioneers, the organization expands access and strengthens communities because visible celebration of artistic excellence inspires participation and deepens public appreciation of dance as a vital cultural force.