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Performers dance on South Street during the Odunde procession.
Community

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.

3 years ago

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People are dancing together with their arms up, and colorful lights are visible in the background.
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

La 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.

3 years ago

People are dancing with their arms up, and colorful lights in the background.
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

Joan Myers Brown (left) and Christine Cox (right)
Arts & Entertainment

Two Philadelphia dance icons to be honored in Avenue of Arts ceremony

Avenue of the Arts Visionary Awards will honor two founding members of Philadelphia dance. Joan Myers Brown and Christine Cox will be honored on April 22.

4 years ago

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The cast of Anastasia met with members of the Chocolate Ballerina Company following a performance at the Merriam Theater. They maintained a 15 foot distance as a pandemic protocol. Kyla Stone is second from the left. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

The first Black ‘Anastasia’ meets Philly’s Chocolate Ballerinas

Members of Philly’s all-Black ballet company were invited to meet the cast of Broadway “Anastasia” and its Black lead, Kyla Stone.

4 years ago

Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon performs during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Kings of Leon, tango at the forefront and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 26 - Aug. 29: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.

4 years ago

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Dancer lone Nash holds her leg in the air
Community

Philly’s great-grandmother of African dance, Ione Nash, has died

The dancer, teacher, and karate black belt stayed active until age 95.

4 years ago

Young girls dancing in colorful costumes at the Cherry Street Pier
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania Ballet spreads its wings at the Cherry Street Pier

A collaborative dance and visual art installation at the Cherry Street Pier put the classical dance company in front of audiences again.

4 years ago

BalletX
Arts & Entertainment

BalletX explores interracial romance and post-election anxiety in new dance films

Francesca Harper choreographed 'THAW’ for BalletX, inspired by interracial love, the poetry of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, and the post-election political crisis.

5 years ago

Philadanco
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 11/30/20

This week; SEPTA head talks huge budget shortfalls, Congressman Andy Kim on reelection, Philly dance company gets a new director.

Air Date: November 30, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:43
People salsa dancing outside
Arts & Entertainment

Dance On Philly hopes to revive the ballot-count street party

Dance On Philly, a dance party for music and dance education, hopes to reignite the city’s vote-count disco in the street last week.

5 years ago

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Pennsylvania Ballet Director Angel Corella (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 07/06/2020

This week; homeless encampments in Philly become hub for housing activism, examining the New Jersey primary election, and what's going on with the PA Ballet.

Air Date: July 6, 2020 10:00 am

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Community
Billy Penn

Dance party with a purpose: Philly DJs spin up a fundraiser for fellow creatives

Tune into IG Live on Saturday afternoon.

5 years ago

Sound Space Performing Arts
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Dance studios host drive-by recitals and YouTube tutorials to keep students on their toes

Ballerinas will twirl down the block during one social distancing ceremony.

5 years ago

Theater artists create work for online world
Arts & Entertainment

They can’t take the stage, so theater artists create work for online world

The coronavirus shutdown showed artists what they cannot do. Now some are exploring what they can.

6 years ago

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