Philadanco Dancers return to the Annenberg Stage

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Lewis J Whittington for The Dance Journal

Philadanco dancers Janine Beckles and Joe González returned to the stage via Livestream broadcast from the Annenberg Center’s Harold Prince Theater stage in a program of solos and duets. Also featured was a new piece titled, With-Held, about dancers navigating this difficult year.  It was the third broadcast of the Annenberg Center’s fall virtual season as the venue continues to be closed to live audiences due to Covid restrictions. https://philadelphiadance.org/dancejournal/2020/10/31/philadanco-dancers-return-to-the-annenberg-stage/

Philadanco names new artistic director, restructures company

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by Ellen Dunkel, Posted: October 22, 2020

Kim Bears Bailey has been named the artistic director of Philadanco, the company announced Thursday, replacing founder Joan Myers Brown in that role. Brown, 88, has led the company for 50 years. She will become artistic adviser and retain her title of founder. She has long said she would step down from the top artistic position after Philadanco’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which were cut short in the spring by coronavirus. The company plans to continue the festivities when it can return to the stage. https://www.inquirer.com/arts/philadanco-joan-myers-brown-kim-bears-bailey-20201022.html