Dance with Rhythm & Motion and ODC School in the 2015 SF Pride Parade! 

The Parade

Come celebrate this year's theme, "Equality Without Exception" as the SF Pride Parade marches into its 45^th year! We'll perform three fun, energetic routines celebrating diversity, community, and the joy of dance. Learn the routines in Rhythm & Motion classes throughout the month of June and at our pre-parade rehearsals. Here's your chance to dance your heart out for an enthusiastic crowd, through the center of the city and alongside your friends and Rhythm & Motion teachers and classmates. It's going to be a blast!

The best part is that we are EIGHTH in the line-up of over 250 contingents, so there will be less waiting around beforehand, and we should be finished by about noon!

The Choreography
Rhythm & Motion artistic director Dudley Flores is creating a dynamic trio of choreographies to move us down Market Street. We'll be performing three different routines total.  The first two, "Like a Prayer" by Madonna and "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland, have been featured in past years. The routine for the third song, "Celebrate" by Pitbull, is brand spanking new!

We've arranged a few different ways for you to pick up the routines we'll perform in the parade:

• Learn the Pride routines in Rhythm & Motion dance workout classes at ODC in San Francisco, Motion Pacific in Santa Cruz, or Truve in Oakland starting the week of June 8.

• Practice the routines in your living room with online videos: 

Celebrate:  https://vimeo.com/131020128

When Love Takes Over:  https://vimeo.com/130833232

Like a Prayer:  https://vimeo.com/130833233

• Perfect the routines at two free pre-parade rehearsals at ODC Dance Commons for all registered contingent members:

- Sunday, June 21 from 2:30-4:30pm
- Saturday, June 27 from 12:00-2:00pm

We encourage you to attend both rehearsals, but understand if you have scheduling conflicts. You can still practice in class and with the video!

The Costumes
This year's shirts are bright blue with orange and light blue accents. You are welcome to add anything you'd like to enhance your look. Go as wild and crazy or as sleek and simple as you want! Comfy, supportive shoes and sunscreen highly recommended.

The Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Please read this Liability Waiver. You will be asked to accept its terms when you complete the registration form.

1. Voluntary participation: As an ODC School/ Rhythm & Motion Dance Program (hereinafter ODCS/RMDP) student, I have voluntarily chosen to participate in the Rhythm & Motion/ODC School SF Pride Parade contingent and in dance training offered by ODCS/RMDP and that I am under no obligation to continue such dance training.

2. Assumption of Risk: Dance training and related activities carry certain risks that can result in injury, both minor and major. I voluntarily assume and accept all risks and potential hazards involved in dance training, participation in the parade contingent, and related activities provided by ODCS/RMDP. I understand that I am strongly advised to obtain comprehensive medical insurance prior to engaging in this activity.

3. Release: In consideration of the opportunity afforded me to participate in the dance training offered at the Dance Commons, and participation in the outdoor SF Pride Parade, I am waiving the right to file any claim or lawsuit against ODCS/RMDP, its employees, members, officers, directors, agents or representatives for any injury or damage resulting from my participation in this dance training, the SF Pride Parade, or all related activities, including, but not limited to, claim of injury, damage to facility, equipment, supervision, including negligence or acts of omission by ODCS/RMDP, its employees, members, officers, directors, agents or representatives.

4. Knowing and Voluntary Execution: I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a promise not to sue ODCS/RMDP or its employees, members, officers, directors, agents or representatives and I sign this agreement of my own free will. I understand that ODCS/RMDP have the right to refuse services and classes to any individual at any time.

5. Consent to Photograph and Videotape: I hereby irrevocably consent to, and authorize the use and reproduction by ODCS/RMDP of any photographs, recordings, videotapes and/or other reproductions which have been secured by or for Rhythm & Motion and/or the ODC Dance Commons, for promotional purposes.

6. Integrated Agreement: This Liability agreement supersedes and replaces all previous agreements between parties concerning this event, whether written or oral.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
You may cancel any time on or before June 7 and receive a full refund (minus PayPal processing fee if you paid by that method). After June 7 we are unable to issue refunds for cancellation.

How to Register

To cover the costs of contingent registration, truck and sound system rental, decor, water, and shirt production, we're asking each dancer to pay a registration fee of $40, and each volunteer to pay $10. This fee includes your very own limited edition 2015 contingent shirt! You can pay by PayPal or credit card online, or via check or cash in the Rhythm & Motion office at the ODC Dance Commons. However you choose to pay, please click on the "Register Now!" button below to sign up.

We want to make sure that anyone interested in this event can participate. If the fee is a challenge for you, please contact us to discuss work exchange options.

AS OF FRIDAY, JUNE 26 REGISTRATION IS EXTEMELY LIMITED. IF YOU REGISTER IN THESE FINAL TWO DAYS, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET YOUR PREFFERED T-SHIRT SIZE. 

REGISTRATION ENDS SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AT NOON (OR BEFORE IF WE HIT CAPACITY).

Register Now!