Onstage, off-stage, in the streets, in the park, it didn’t matter — the 19th annual Dance Parade and Dance Fest in the East Village on May 17 inspired joy and all kinds of movement.
Once the parade ended, the festivities began in Tompkins Square Park, where participants could watch troupes shaking it on the main stage, dance to DJs in the back end of the park or stop just about anywhere and watch impromptu performances from cheerleaders to belly dancers.
If the music hadn’t shut off at 7 p.m. sharp that Saturday evening, there might still be people dancing under the trees.
