Dance
‘Dreaming together’: Philly’s Indonesian community celebrates gamelan music, dance
“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia
The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.
3 weeks ago
Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.
3 months ago
Listen 1:28Wilmington’s first Dance Jubilee celebrates local talent and community unity
This first-of-its-kind festival will showcase diverse dance styles and highlight the city's rich artistic talent while emphasizing homegrown creativity.
3 months ago
Listen 1:23Temple University celebrates 50 years of dance
Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance is hosting a year’s worth of events to commemorate a half-century of its dance degree program.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29
Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, an inspirational and pioneering figure in the dance world, has died at age 29 of undisclosed causes.
3 months ago
Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults
The "Absolute Beginner" course is designed to teach adults the art of ballet, boost their confidence and reacquaint them with their own bodies.
5 months ago
Listen 1:28‘Blood Baby’ explores queer parenting with dance, theater and installation
Meg Foley’s multisite, multidisciplinary festival puts queer parenting on par with shifting tectonic plates.
6 months ago
Listen 1:27Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality
The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.
6 months ago
Listen 1:12Kensington teacher, student go viral for ‘veggie dance’ battle
A second-grader and his teacher at Deep Roots Charter School have won the hearts of the internet — a video of their dance battle has nearly 20 million views on TikTok.
7 months ago
Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee
The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.
7 months ago
Listen :58Delaware’s oldest child care center gets federal funds to support $7 million reconstruction
Since 1890, St. Michael's School and Nursery has been serving families in Wilmington. Now the historic facility is undergoing major renovations.
7 months ago
Listen 1:16WrestleMania XL, Philly Theatre Week and Dine Latino in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 4–7: WrestleMania and Theatre Week in Philly, "Murder on the Nile" in N.J. and a celebration of Black female artists in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.
8 months ago
Listen 5:36Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
8 months ago
Listen 5:38Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
9 months ago
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