
Dance
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.
4 years ago
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 49:43Dance 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.
4 years ago
Listen 1:15This 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
Listen 48:57Dance party with a purpose: Philly DJs spin up a fundraiser for fellow creatives
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5 years ago
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
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.
5 years ago
Irish dancers keep on stepping despite St. Patty’s Day Parade cancellation
Luckily for the dancers, step season continues through the year, so at least these extra rehearsals were not for nothing.
5 years ago
50 Black dance companies land in Philly for international festival started by Philadanco
The IABD returns to the city where it started for the 50th anniversary of Philadanco.
5 years ago
One and done: The Nutcracker as a solo act
Chris Davis, a staple of the annual Fringe Festival, goes beyond the traditional telling of The Nutcracker, back to the original E.T.A. Hoffman story and the krakatuk nut.
5 years ago
Listen 2:04In its first holiday-themed dance program, BalletX takes a somber tone in ’12 Bells’
Philadelphia’s premiere contemporary ballet company’s first holiday program takes on seasonal depression.
5 years ago
Listen 3:05Philly’s thriving Black party scene is taking over your favorite dive bar
Here’s half a dozen places to get your dance on.
5 years ago
Swing those partners: Gay square dancers gather in Philadelphia
The international convention of gay square dancers arrives here for the first time, following the callers’ directions at a Center City hotel.
6 years ago
Listen 3:15Family hoedown keeps tradition alive at Kutztown Folk Festival
The nine-day festival draws more than 100,000 people from across the country.
6 years ago
Philly breakdancers ready to battle as Red Bull world competition comes to town
Red Bull BC One is an international contest in search of the greatest breakers in the world. On the line are bragging rights — and potential sponsorships.
6 years ago
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