Welcome to the official “Tutti Frutti” page for participants in the July 4 
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE. Exactly what are we talking about? Read on!
Every year, Gottaswing is invited to participate in the National Independence Day Parade between 7th and 16th Streets, NW, on Constitution Avenue, NW. Accompanied by a vintage 1950s car, costumed dancers walk the parade route, waving to the crowd and dancing as the pace of the parade allows. But the most exciting part is performing the “Tutti Frutti” dance routine in front of the Reviewing Stand at the parade terminus at 16th Street, NW!
Performance participation is open to all intermediate-level students who learn the routine. You must have a partner, and costuming is required. We usually receive detailed information from the parade organizers sometime in May, and we’ll share info as soon as it’s received. Stay tuned for more info; Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.
We’re not going to be super-strict but you should come as close to the look as possible. For example, you don’t have to buy saddle shoes but if not, try to wear white tennis shoes.
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