
Dance
Delaware Arts Alliance captures data to fuel creative growth and policy through statewide initiative
Delaware arts leaders introduced a groundbreaking creative growth plan to address challenges faced by artists across the state.
1 month ago
Listen 1:15Philadanco highlights four choreographers with Moving…Beyond Forward
"Moving...Beyond Forward"performance at the Perelman Theater set to highlight the work of four choreographers who have history with Philadanco and to show where they are now.
5 months ago
Capoeira’s roots spread wide in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, there’s a hole-in-the-wall studio that’s hard to walk past without looking in. If you go at the right time — you’ll hear it before you see it.
5 months ago
Listen 7:39Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn
Artist Carolyn Lazard collaborated on an original dance with music, then stripped both sound and visuals to make their installation, “Long Take.”
6 months ago
Listen 1:15Philadelphia Ballet invites Black dads to bring their kids to the Nutcracker
Response to the Philadelphia Ballet’s “Daddy and Me” initiative welcoming fathers this weekend has been “overwhelming.”
10 months ago
‘Don’t you see ’em?’ The ghosts of Rittenhouse Square come alive at the Barnes
Artist John Dowell sees spirits in the park and brings them to life in a performance installation at the Barnes Foundation.
10 months ago
Listen 1:37Philadelphia Ballet breaks ground on new building, quadrupling its size
The 59-year-old dance company broke ground on a 48,000-square-foot addition, nearly quadrupling its size in a burgeoning North Broad arts district.
12 months ago
Making Time Festival: The electronic music fest putting Philly’s underground dance scene on the map
After a pandemic-induced thirst for parties, raves are roaring back.
1 year ago
Dancer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, of Urban Bush Women, wins prestigious Gish Award
A pioneer in the world of dance has been awarded one of the largest cash prizes for artists in the United States.
1 year ago
Hispanic Fiesta celebrates 40 years in Philadelphia
The festival is a celebration of local Latin American and Hispanic culture. And this year’s event featured iconic musical guests.
1 year ago
Linking Philly girls of color to coding through dance reflects national trend
DanceLogic, which is run by the West Park Cultural Center, is “designed to educate, inspire, and cultivate girls of color in STEM,” said founder Betty Lindley.
1 year ago
Voguing, dance, and fashion take over the Franklin Institute at the 2022 Summer Ball
The Pride month event was created as a “choose your own adventure” to appeal to all types.
1 year ago
Odunde festival returns to Philadelphia to celebrate African heritage
The Odunde festival, a massive celebration of African and Caribbean culture, was held in-person Sunday for the first time since before COVID-19.
1 year ago
Listen 1:40La guía definitiva para la vida nocturna y el baile latino en Filadelfia
Ya sea que estés bailando mejor que tus tías o apenas empezando, aquí es donde puedes encontrar, salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, rumba, cumbia, perreo y más.
1 year ago
The definitive guide to Philly’s Latino nightlife and dancing
Whether you’re out-dancing your tias or just starting out, here’s where to find salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, rumba, cumbia, perreo and more.
1 year ago