Philadanco

Roots and Reflections
2024-04-12 19:30 - 2024-04-14 14:00 (America/New_York)
This spring PHILADANCO! takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting masterpieces and iconic ballets that are ingrained in the foundation of PHILADANCO!’s extraordinary legacy. Witness one of America’s top dance companies share fresh and fervent stories through movement.
The spring performances feature PHILADANCO’s most requested ballets including George Faison’s “Suite Otis” in Faison’s modern jazz style and inspired by the genius of the late Otis Redding. Ronald K. Brown’s, “Gate Keepers” is a story of homage, celebration, and an acknowledgment of conscious continuity, interconnectedness, history, tradition, and perseverance. “Pretty Is Skin Deep, Ugly to the Bone” by Talley Beatty is a modern jazz ballet in his usual style of inner-city interaction and challenge; and Harold Pierson’s “Roots & Reflections” celebrates 100 years of African American dance history.
Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of primarily African-American traditions in dance. One of Philadelphia’s premier dance companies, PHILADANCO! has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides and producing high-energy, technically proficient dances with speed, stamina, and grace.

Legacy Conversation : Bernard Gaddis
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on April 28th, 2024 for Philadanco’s next Legacy Conversation Series with Contemporary West Dance Theatre Artistic Director and Philadanco Alumni, Bernard Gaddis! This Talk Show style online event will be a wonderful opportunity to learn from relevant pioneers of the dance world today. You can register and purchase tickets with the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legacy-conversations-pioneers-in-their-craft-bernard-gaddis-tickets-847527988027?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&fbclid=IwAR3Oc6fTK4JOi_yz6U-9ZVoGaiiJoo-qF0z5fAMIvpcPEYxYMkmJXbw8aFY&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

AMTRAK - 30th Street Station
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-05 | 30th Street Station
PHILADANCO! will be doing a FREE Performance of “Seasons” by Francisco Gella presented by Amtrak for the “Art at Amtrak” series!
This performance will take place at 30th Street Station (2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 )
Performance Dates & Times are as follows:
May 3:
start at 5:00pm
start at 6:00pm
start at 7:00pm
May 4:
start at 6:15pm
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May 5:
start at 2:00pm
start at 2:45pm
start at 4:00pm

Philadanco! Dancing in Dilworth Park
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:00
PHILADANCO is doing a FREE performance at Dilworth Park infront of City Hall! Come and support your favorite Philadelphia Dance Company at 6:00pm for a wonderful evening from our First and Second company on Thursday May 23rd!
When: May 23, 2024
Where: Dilworth Park
Time: 6:00-7:00
How much: FREE TO THE PUBLIC

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2024
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-18
CALLING ALL PHILADANCO ALUMNI! We are having a weeknd for YOU! This summer Philadanco will be doing a performance at The Dell Music Center on August 16th, honoring our very own Joan Myers Brown. This weekend will include a pre-concert toast, party Saturday night, an alumni talent show, Legacy conversation and Old-School Cookout to close out the festivities!

Make your travel arrangements because we would love to see you! Save the Date and DM us with any questions you may have! More information coming soon!

Hosted by Tommie Waheed Evans, Lamar Baylor and Kim Gadlin

Pricing

Pre-Reception – $30 | 5:30PM @ The Dell Music Center
Concert – $60 7:30PM @ The Dell Music Center
Dell After Party – $50 @ Philadanco Studios | Immediately Following The Dell Music Center
Class With Joan Myers Brown – $25 | 1PM-2:30PM @ Philadanco Studios
Yacht Party (Must be 21+) – $125 | Disembarking from Penn’s Landing @ 5:30PM
LCS & Family Reunion/BBQ – $20 | 3PM – 6PM @ Philadanco Studios!
Entire package : $275.00

Tickets can be bought with the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alumni-weekend-at-philadanco-tickets-942975825077?aff=oddtdtcreator
or by calling Philadanco: (215) 387-8200

Danco On Danco 2024
2024-09-13 19:30 - 2024-09-14 21:00
September 13, 2024 at 7:30pm
September 14, 2024 at 7:30pm

Enjoy the opportunity to witness original works by PHILADANCO Company Members, Second Company Members and Administration!

FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest
2024-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
Philadanco will be performing at a FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest

Join us as we launch our 2024/2025 season with an exciting celebration!
Experience a vibrant array of live performances and engaging activities, showcasing highlights from our prestigious Resident Companies and regional arts and cultural organizations. Plus, expect fantastic ticket deals and giveaways! Get creative with superhero comic creation led by Art Sphere, design your own jewelry with the Caribbean Community of Philadelphia, explore a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo hosted by Keep Music Alive, and don’t miss the chance for a kid’s tap shoe giveaway from the Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble. You can also enjoy a special performance from a small ensemble of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra!
Program
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
11:00 AM Aurora Classical
11:30 AM Opera Philadelphia
12:00 PM Philadelphia Orchestra Small Ensemble
12:30 PM Performances from Broadway’s A Beautiful Noise and MJ The Musical
1:20 PM The No Name Pops
2:15 PM Independence Awards
2:30 PM Performances from Broadway’s A Beautiful Noise and MJ The Musical
Perelman Theater
11:50 AM Philadelphia Ballet
12:10 PM Chocolate Ballerina Company
12:30 PM Carne Viva Dance Theatre
12:45 PM Kun-Yang Lin / Dancers
1:05 PM SHARP Dance Company
1:30 PM BalletX
1:55 PM Living Arts Dance
2:25 PM Koresh Dance Company
2:45 PM PHILADANCO

Adult Open Classes
2024-09-30

PHILADANCO! at PENN STATE | HARRISBURG
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:00
PHILADANCO will be performing at Penn State University
Thursday, October 10, 2024
7:30 PM – Kulkarni Theater

PHILADANCO! at Rowan University
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30
PHILADANCO! at
Rowan University

“How We Sustain”
Saturday, October 19, 2024
7:30 PM – Pfleeger Concert Hall
Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO! is a Philadelphia institution celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Marking the company’s 55th anniversary season, as well as their debut performance at Rowan University, How We Sustain tells a story of natural cycles, continuity, shared purpose, and spiritual power, featuring works by Francisco Gella, Ronald K. Brown, Ray Mercer, and Tommie Waheed-Evans.
Runtime is 75 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.
*With support from Rowan University’s Catalysts for Sustainability initiative
(Tickets are limited, and we will quickly reach capacity, so make your purchase ASAP!)

2024 Dance Magazine Awards
2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:00
The 2024 Dance Magazine Awards will honor George Faison, Joanna Haigood, Liz Lerman, Mavis Staines, and Shen Wei. The Chairman’s Award will go to Mikhail Baryshnikov for his work with Baryshnikov Arts, and the posthumous awards will celebrate six artists who were not recognized by the awards committee during their lifetimes.
A tradition dating back to 1954, the Dance Magazine Awards are given in appreciation of the artistry, integrity, and resilience that dance artists have demonstrated over the course of their careers. The theme for 2024 is “the stage and beyond”: The dancers, choreographers, and educators in this remarkable group of honorees are invested in work that often transcends the proscenium.
A ceremony to recognize this year’s recipients will be held in New York City at Baryshnikov Arts on Monday, December 2, at 7 pm EST, with performances and presentations for each. For ticket information, visit the Dance Media store.

GIVING TUESDAY!
2024-12-03
Please support PHILADANCO! on #GivingTuesday!

#GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, is an opportunity to show your love for PHILADANCO! and our amazing dancers and students. This year, our #GivingTuesday campaign will focus on supporting the health and wellness of our dancers who perform for communities around the city and across the nation and the world.

We hope you will support our “Danco” Family on this annual giving event today — or you can make a gift today! By taking part in this giving event, you’ll be helping our dance artists to continue to be the best that they can be in their performances and their pursuit of dance excellence.

Thank you for supporting PHILADANCO! and our dancers… and come see us at our Ensemble Arts Philly home this Weekend on December 6th – 8th!
You can donate with the link below:

OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION!
2024-12-06 21:00 - 23:00
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for our Opening Night Celebration Honoring Lee Daniels! Join us for a wonderful night celebrating 55 years of Philadanco following our opening night performance. You can RSVP with the link below or by calling PHILADANCO at 2153878200. Tickets are selling FAST, so be sure to grab yours!
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APAP 2025
2025-01-10 20:10 - 20:50
Philadanco will be doing a performance for APAP 2025 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019)

Esperanza Arts Center 2025
2025-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | 4261 North 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140, 4261 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
March 1, 2025, 3:00pm
$20 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors
Described as a “brilliant mix of skill, energy, and artistry”, Philadelphia’s groundbreaking dance company, Philadanco returns the Teatro stage in a one-night only performance featuring its virtuoso dancers in a diverse and imaginative program rooted in African-American traditions.

92NY - Harkness Dance Center - Celebrating 90 Years
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:00
A landmark evening in dance history, this extraordinary performance brings together two influential companies, each rooted in deep cultural traditions and celebrated for their transformative artistry, whose roots are entwined with the Harkness Dance Center.
Ronald K. Brown and his company EVIDENCE return to The 92nd Street Y with Upside Down, a work that blends African diasporic rhythms with contemporary dance. Originally created in 1998 in collaboration with Rokiya Kone and her Jeune Ballet d’Afrique Noire, the piece is driven by the vibrant music of Nigerian singer Wunmi, accompanied by both traditional and modern instruments.
Upside Down highlights family lineages that reach from the past into the future. Its early sections channel communal grief — moving seamlessly from introspective gestures to full-bodied group sequences. The 92nd Street Y holds special meaning for Brown: it was here that the legendary Judith Jamison first witnessed his rehearsals and asked him to create a work for the Ailey organization. Now, more than two decades later, Upside Down returns to the place where its journey began, a testament to Brown’s enduring vision and creative roots.
PHILADANCO!: In their 92NY debut, Philadelphia’s renowned PHILADANCO! brings a stunning performance of Talley Beatty’s Pretty is Skin Deep, Ugly is to the Bone. Beatty, a pioneering figure in American modern dance, first graced our stage in 1937 with Katherine Dunham and later collaborated with Alvin Ailey, shaping the future of dance right here. Now, nearly 60 years since the piece was last performed at 92NY, it returns as a testament to Beatty’s enduring legacy. With its vibrant blend of innovation and tradition, PHILADANCO!’s precision, passion, and performance promise a “stunner” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Celebrated for their dynamic dancers and their elevation of African American dance traditions, PHILADANCO!’s performance is an unforgettable celebration of the past, present, and future of American dance.
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to witness two pivotal companies perform in the very space where dance history was made.
Recordings of the streaming of any kind are strictly prohibited.

RELENTLESS RESIDENT VISIONS!
2025-04-25 19:30 - 2025-04-27 14:00 | Kimmel Cultural Campus, Perelman Theater, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Ensemble Arts Presents
PHILADANCO! Relentless Resident Visions

Overview

This spring PHILADANCO! showcases new and classic works from their cutting-edge choreographers, Christopher Huggins, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Ray Mercer, and Milton Myers. The performance series emphasized the unity and diversity within the PHILADANCO! family, highlighting the choreographers’ unique backgrounds and distinct styles.
Often described as “a brilliant mix of miracle of skill, energy and artistry,” PHILADANCO!  dancers are among the best in the world. Join us as we celebrate these brilliant makers within the PHILADANCO! artistic family.
Full repertory to be announced

Showtimes:
Friday | April 25th, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Saturday | April 26th, 2025 – 2:00 pm
Saturday | April 26th, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Sunday | April 27th, 2025 – 2:00 pm

Call Philadanco studios for more information and to reserve your ticket.

Behind The Scenes of works being performed:

“Enemy Behind The Gates” by Christopher L. Huggins

Philadanco at The Gantt Center
2025-05-28 19:30 - 21:00
Celebrate Black dance with the Gantt as we welcome the acclaimed PHILADANCO! – The Philadelphia Dance Company – to Charlotte for a rare performance.
Accompanied by a score that ranges from Afro-house to classical to the late R&B singer Phyllis Hyman, the New York Times applauds PHILADANCO! for its “impressively skilled dancers and their give-it-your-all spirit.”
Like Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Dance Theatre of Harlem, PHILADANCO! was founded during the height of the Civil Rights movement to provide opportunities for Black dancers who were denied entrance to dance schools, and had even fewer professional performance outlets.
For nearly 55 years – across the nation and around the world – the company has embodied innovation, creativity, and the preservation of African American traditions in dance. Today, PHILADANCO! is acclaimed globally for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and captivating performances. Reviews highlight the company’s strong technique, athleticism, and impact.
Pre-Show Reception & Talk With Joan Myers Brown
Upgrade your ticket to attend an exclusive pre-show reception and fireside chat with PHILADANCO! founder Joan Myers Brown at 6 pm at the Gantt Center. Your $25 reception ticket includes a selection of wine and soft drinks, sweet indulgences and light savory fare. When purchasing tickets, you will have the option to add the pre-show reception to your order.
Reception-Only Tickets
If you only want to attend the pre-show reception and talk with Joan Myers Brown at the Gantt Center, those tickets are also available.

PHILADANCO and D/2 at Dilworth Park!
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
Philadanco and Philadanco’s training company D/2 will be doing a concert that is FREE to the public at Dilworth Park directly in front of City Hall from 6:00pm – 7:00pm!

MVMNT Pilates at PHILADANCO!
2025-06-29 09:00 - 21:50
Join us for MVMNT Pilates at PHILADANCO!✨ Move, stretch, and strengthen your body in the heart of West Philly with instructor Ellie Matus.📅 June 29, 2025🕘 9:00 AM📍 9 N Preston Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104💙 Donation-based class (Suggested: $20) — all levels welcome!Scan the QR code to register or visit www.philadanco.org.
Start your Sunday grounded, energized, and connected. Let’s move together!
#PHILADANCO #PilatesPhilly #MVMNTPilates #WellnessInMotion #WestPhillyFitness #DonationBasedFitness #MoveWithEllie

2026 Summer Skill Enhancement Series
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-08-15 19:30
54th Annual Acclaimed 6 Week Summer Skill Enhancement Series (16-25)

Dates: July 6th -August 14th, 2026
There will be professional training and exposure to world renown instructors each week, plus interaction from resident artists from PHILADANCO!.* Classes are from 5:30-7pm. (MON. – FRI.)

** $150 PER WEEK or $600 FULL SESSION

[Program fees due by- Monday, June 29] Summer Skill Enhancement Series Technique Classes will be:
July 6th – July 10th | Dyanne Harvey Salaam– Pilates & Movement Styles
July 13th – 17th | Ruby Street – Dunham
July 20th – 24h | Alumni Week – Various Styles
July 27th – July 31st | Debra Austin – Classical Ballet
August 3rd – August 7th | Milton Myers – Horton Technique
August 10th – August 14th | Steve Rooks – Martha Graham Technique

PHILADANCO at The Dell Music Center!
2025-08-01 20:00 - 21:30
Philadanco will be performing at the Dell Music Center on August 1st, 2025 at 8:00 pm.

Tickets are currently on Sale with the link below!

The Dell Music Center
2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19132

EXPLOSIVE: Bold New Works on the Rise
2025-08-04 00:00
PHILADANCO! once again ignites the stage with EXPLOSIVE: Bold New Works on the Rise, a high-voltage evening celebrating fresh choreographic voices, making their debut for the company. Four dynamic artists…Four daring visions…One powerhouse ensemble ready to burn the house down.
This isn’t just a program of premieres it’s a seismic shift. Each work reveals a new dimension of the PHILADANCO! dancers, challenging the boundaries of form, feeling, and fire. From razor-sharp technical physicality to lush musicality, this is where legacy meets the “next wave.”
The spring series is a bold invitation: Come witness what happens when tradition opens its arms to risk. Because the next generation isn’t waiting. It’s here. and it’s explosive.

Carifesta XV | Barbados
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00
PHILADANCO will be performing in Barbados at the Carifesta XV.
Dance at CARIFESTA XV is a powerful expression of Caribbean identity, bridging past, present, and future through movement. Rooted in tradition yet boldly experimental, the programme features a rich lineup of performances, workshops, labs, and immersive activations designed to engage audiences and artists alike.
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Highlights include collaborative residencies that foster artistic risk-taking, cultural exchange, and new choreographic development; community-centred mobile performances that bring the rhythm of the festival into everyday spaces; and celebratory showcases for emerging youth talent. Signature events will explore environmental themes, ancestral memory, innovation, and intergenerational dialogue. Audiences can also look forward to live dance challenges, beachside
performances, and symposiums that elevate dancers as thought leaders and visionaries.
This dynamic programme invites participants to not only witness the evolution of Caribbean dance but to become a part of it-on the stage, in the street, and on the sand.

DANCO ON DANCO 2025
2025-09-12 19:00 - 2025-09-13 20:30 | PHILADANCO!, 9 N. Preston Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
PHILADANCO’s Annual Choreography Concert
September 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
September 13, 2024 at 7:00pm
Enjoy the opportunity to witness original works by PHILADANCO Company Members, Second Company Members and Administration!

FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00
Join us as we launch our 2025/2026 season with an exciting celebration!
Experience a vibrant array of live performances and engaging activities, showcasing highlights from our prestigious Resident Companies and regional arts and cultural organizations. Plus, expect fantastic ticket deals, giveaways, and venue tours!
Confirmed performances include highlights from our 2025/2026 Broadway season, Philadelphia Orchestra Quartet, Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, BalletX, Philadanco!, The Independence Awards, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, The Philly Pops, and more! *
Plus, 50% off ticket deals to 50+ season performances, including Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo, Suffs, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Whitney Cummings, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Peppa Pig: My First Concert, and more!*
More fun is on the way—stay tuned for the full lineup of activities, performances, and food and drink specials!
*Schedule and sale offerings subject to change.
*50% off tickets available in person only.
Saturday, Sept 13 | 11AM–3PM
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

European Tour !
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-21 17:00
PHILADANCO (The Philadelphia Dance Company) performs in Germany, with past and upcoming dates including performances in Lünen, Leverkusen, and Offenburg in October 2025. The company has toured Germany extensively, bringing their blend of classical and contemporary dance to international audiences who may not often see an American dance company.

Upcoming Performances
(Press the hyperlink for ticket information)

Iserlohn

The Parktheater on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Lünen:

The Heinz-Hilpert-Theater on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Leverkusen:
The Forum Leverkusen on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Viersen

The Vierfalt – Kultur in Viersen on October 8, 2025.

Minden:

The Stadttheater Minden on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Wolfsburg

The Scharoun Theater on October 11, 2025.

Lippstadt

The stadttheater on Sunday October 12, 2025

Ahaus:

The Kulturquadrat on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Offenburg:

The Messe Offenburg on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Historical Touring

PHILADANCO has a long history of international touring, with founder Joan Myers Brown noting they’ve visited “every little town in Germany”.
The international appreciation for their performances is significant, offering audiences a positive image of African Americans and American dance.

Where to Find Tickets

You can find tickets for PHILADANCO’s German performances on websites like StubHub and Viagogo.

Locations:

Iserlohn, Germany – Thursday, Oct 2 at 20:00
Lünen, Germany – Sunday, Oct 5 at 17:00
Leverkusen, Germany – Tuesday, Oct 7 at 19:30
Viersen, Germany – Wednesday, Oct 8 at 20:00
Herford, Germany – Thursday, Oct 9 at 19:30
Minden, Germany – Friday, Oct 10 at 20:00
Wolfsburg, Germany – Saturday, Oct 11 at 19:30
Lippstadt, Germany – Sunday, Oct 12 at 19:00
Oss, Netherlands – Tuesday, Oct 14 at 20:15
Ahaus, Germany – Wednesday, Oct 15 at 20:00
Saarlouis, Germany – Friday, Oct 17 at 20:00
Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany – Saturday, Oct 18 at 20:00
Offenburg, Germany – Sunday, Oct 19 at 20:00

Passing The Baton! A Legacy Conversation
2025-11-02 16:00 - 19:00
Join us for Passing the Baton: A Conversation with Three Legacy Builders & Their Legacy Children — an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, heritage, and the power of generational impact. Don’t miss this dynamic discussion featuring Joan Myers Brown, Dyana Williams, and Oshunbumi Fernandez West, alongside their legacy children, as they share insights on continuing their extraordinary work for future generations.
🗓️ Sunday, November 2, 2025📍 Loft17venue | Wyncote, PA🎤 Moderated by Patty Jackson, WDAS FM & iHeart Media
VIP Reception: 4–5 PM | Panel Discussion: 5–7 PM🎟️ Tickets: VIP $50 | General Admission $25

The Joanies 2025
2025-11-16 15:00 - 18:00
The Joanie Awards are named in honor of Joan Myers Brown
and recognize individuals and organizations that create, support, and advance dance in keeping with JB’s tireless and innovative spirit.
Board members, PHILADANCO! company members and staff, and supporters will join awardees and their family and friends to celebrate the Joanie Awardees.
There will also be performances by D3, D2 and PHILADANCO!
More info on our honorees will be announced soon!

THEN & NOW!
2025-12-05 19:00 - 2025-12-07 14:00 | Kimmel Cultural Campus, Perelman Theater, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
For over 55 years, PHILADANCO! has electrified audiences with its distinct blend of virtuosity, urgency, and heart. Then & Now is a sweeping celebration of that legacy honoring the iconic works that shaped the company’s past while boldly embracing the voices transforming its future.
The program revisits two classic ballets: Donald Byrd’s Everybody, a propulsive, biting meditation on rhythm from 1996 that still hits with startling relevance, by a Tony-nominated and Bessie Award-winning choreographer known for bold work that redefines contemporary dance. Tommie-Waheed Evans’ WITH(IN)VERSE, created in 2018, offers a searing emotional portrait of vulnerability and spiritual transformation through movement – crafted by a Guggenheim Fellow whose work merges Blackness and raw physicality. Experience the continual growth of PHILADANCO! as a living archive where legacy and reinvention move side by side.

Two new commissions further push the company’s trajectory forward: a Company Premiere by the world renowned Ronald K. Brown, whose signature fusion of West African forms and modern dance once again finds new depth within the PHILADANCO! ensemble; and introducing a World Premiere by rising choreographic force Juel D. Lane, whose kinetic style brings a youthful, urgent edge to the stage.
At once reverent and forward-looking, Then & Now is more than a milestone; it continues a declaration of where Black dance has been, and where it dares go next.
Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of primarily African American traditions in dance.

Friday | Dec 5, 2025
7:30pm

Saturday | Dec 6, 2025
2:00pm

Saturday | Dec 6, 2025
7:30pm

Sunday | Dec 7, 2025
2:00pm

Take a look behind the scenes:

“Heirborne” by Juel D. Lane | Behind The Scenes:
https://youtu.be/QazOq1svlVg

“Everybody” by Donald Byrd | Behind The Scenes
https://youtu.be/zh5X7gucOR4
