December 4, 2012
The holiday season is a great time to enjoy Philadelphia performing arts. One such opportunity is approaching this weekend: Philadanco will be back on the Perelman Theater stage at the Kimmel Center performing Back to Black, including the Philly premiere of Matthew Rushing’s Moan, December 7-9 The renowned contemporary dance company will honor the dance [...]
Read more»April 11, 2012
Get ready for some electrifying moves and breathtaking talent as the world-renowned Philadanco returns to the Kimmel Center next Friday through Sunday. Founded in 1970, Philadanco is known internationally for recognizing and honing the skills of emerging and professional Philadelphia-area dancers and choreographers, particularly those of cultural groups often underrepresented in the arts. The company’s [...]
Read more»October 26, 2011
Philadelphia’s beloved modern dance troupe Philadanco returns to the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater for their fall showcase, November 4-6. The group was founded in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, who for four decades has provided a place for young African-Americans to dance professionally. In a program featuring both new work and company favorites, Philadanco will [...]
Read more»September 15, 2011
The highly acclaimed Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) returns to the Painted Bride Art Center for its annual “Danco on Danco” performance showcase spotlighting its dance apprentice companies. Witness what’s next from a new generation of pioneering local dancers from the celebrated 40+year modern dance company. Philadanco was founded by Joan Myers Brown in 1970, and [...]
Read more»April 22, 2011
On stage at the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center from May 6-8, Philadanco presents its spring performance including the Philadelphia premiere of acclaimed choreographer Ray Mercer’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, a whirling dance piece based on the controversial 1967 movie of the same name that shed light on interracial marriage. This powerful piece [...]
Read more»December 2, 2010
Philadelphia’s renowned contemporary dance company Philadanco spotlights famed choreographer Danny Ezralow with a full holiday-centric program of his works, including the perennial Xmas Philes, at the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater next Friday to Sunday, December 10th to 12th. The program opens with Compassion & Revenge, a performance art piece that includes a reading of a [...]
Read more»April 28, 2010
On Wednesday, May 19th, the Kimmel Center is presenting three concerts in one night, as part of their annual Spring fundraiser, Inspire. Be Inspired. There’s a little bit of something for everyone, with GrooveLily ($100), Lizz Wright ($250), and the Los Angeles Philharmonic ($500) performing. All packages are partially tax deductible, and come with pre-show [...]
Read more»November 13, 2009
Post by Shauna Pelkey The Perelman Theater is now showcasing Philadanco – which is, without question, the ultimate antidote for the dreary forecast. This was my first Philadanco experience and I was blown away by the dance company’s power, precision and (to my surprise) personality. As technical dancers they hit every note, leaving the audience [...]
Read more»November 11, 2009
Post by Shauna Pelkey By the time you hit 40, getting on stage and dancing is often out of the question. Unless of course, you’re Philadanco (The Philadelphia Dance Company) and the stage is where you celebrate. A trailblazing modern contemporary dance company, the Philadanco dancers have captivated millions since 1970 with inspiring, high-energy performances. [...]
Read more»April 23, 2009
Photo by Lois Greenfield Philadanco is known for its youthful verve and is keeping that alive by helping to show you what’s next. They’re hosting four world premieres in a new program entitled New Faces: Choreographers for the Future, held from Thursday to Saturday, April 30 to May 2, 2009 at 7:30pm and Saturday to [...]
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