The 5Rhythms NYC Community is once again joining the vibrant energy of Dance Parade NYC on Saturday May 16th, 2026. Calling all dancers and movers to help 5Rhythms bring our transformative practice to the streets of NYC once again by fundraising to secure our float for the 20th Annual Dance Parade NYC and join us in the streets of New York.

Leading the charge this year will be two of our very own: Ariel Karass & Ray Dias.

Every donation gets us closer to securing our float and sound system to showcase the power of our practice to connect, express, and celebrate! Here's some of the magic your contribution from the past few years supported:

Donate today and join us in this year’s vibrant celebration of freedom and dance!

Whether you donate or simply join us on May 16th, let's celebrate the joy of uninhibited movement together. Should we not reach the goal, we will adjust and either bring our own sound system or have a smaller float — and should we surpass our goal, excess funds will be donated to 5Rhythms Reach Out, a 501(c)3 non-profit that brings the joy of the 5Rhythms to under resourced recipients.

On parade day, we’ll meet up at West 17th Street & 5th Avenue, and lineup to meet our float at the starting line, 17th & 6th Ave. We’ll dance down 6th Ave, and swing East on 8th Street and perform for 40 seconds through a Grand Stand of 500 people in Astor Place, on our way to Tompkins Square Park for DanceFest!

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With gratitude,

The 5Rhythms NYC Community