Dance
On the Day of the Dead, Philly’s oldest Aztec dance troupe turns 20
On the Day of the Dead, Brujo de la Mancha celebrates two decades of advocating for and celebrating his Indigenous culture.
11 months ago
Listen 1:22Oct. 5 - 8: OURfest in Philly, Collingswood Book Festival in N.J., and Malcolm Jenkins book-signing in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
12 months ago
Listen 5:30Penn Live Arts will feature works addressing gun violence in upcoming season
The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.
12 months ago
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 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.”
1 year 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.”
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago