FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“So You Think You Can Dance” Finalist Ellenore Scott and Dance Critic Elizabeth Zimmer Host International Dance Day Celebration
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, April 20, 2010
| WHAT: | Dance Parade New York will team with Stepping Out Dance Studios to host its annual "FUNdraiser" in celebration of United Nations International Dance Day. Honorary hosts include Ellenore Scott, "So You Think You Can Dance" finalist and dance critic Elizabeth Zimmer. Attendees will enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and performances from a sampling of companies participating in Dance Parade New York: Lea McGowan with Shane Ohmer; Ayazamana; Belly Rhythm; Dance Manhattan; NYC Flaggers; `Avei`a; Vanya’s Kuchipudi Dance Ensemble; Nzassa Dance Company; and Stepping Out’s Simone Assboeck & Meredith Stead Silent Auction will feature event tickets, dance lessons, artwork, turntables, Dance Parade New York merchandise and more |
| WHY: | In 1982 the United Nations set out to promote and raise awareness of dance by marking April 29th International Dance Day. This occasion unites millions of dancers around the world and Dance Parade New York joins the celebration by promoting thousands of dancers and dance spectrums in a yearly parade down Broadway. |
| WHO: | Dance Parade New York |
| DATE: | Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
| TIME: | 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street, 9th Floor, New York |
| TICKETS: | Tickets can be purchased in advance and will also be available at the door. |
ABOUT DANCE PARADE NEW YORK
Dance Parade New York is an entity of Dance Parade Inc. (DPI), which began in 2006 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It’s charitable mission is to promote dance as an expressive and unifying art form while educating the public about opportunities to experience dance. DPI celebrates diversity by showcasing all forms of dance in New York City through sponsorship of a yearly city-wide dance parade and dance festival. For more information about Dance Parade New York, or to donate to the parade, please visit www.danceparade.org.
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CONTACT:
Amber Henrie
917-270-0550
