For over 50 years, PHILADANCO! has championed innovation, creativity, and the preservation of African-American traditions in dance. Founded by Joan Myers Brown and affectionately known as “New York’s favorite Philadelphians,” the company returns with a program of four works by Christopher Rudd, Ray Mercer, Tommie-Waheed...
The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!) is a nonprofit organization that presents the highest quality of professional dance performance and cultivates the skills of emerging and professional dancers and choreographers in a nurturing environment, while increasing the appreciation of dance among its many communities. Across the nation and...
The Philadelphia Dance Company, better known as PHILADANCO!, is widely recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances. Formed in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, a barrier-breaking African American ballet dancer, PHILADANCO! launched to provide artistic opportunities and nurture the talents of...
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...
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....
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...
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...
PHILADANCO 2024 AUDITION Professional Company Audition Date: June 9, 2024 Time: Main Company: 2:00 P.M. D/2 | Second Company: 12:00 P.M. Where: Philadanco! 9 N. Preston Street Philadelphia P.A. 19104 (Can register on-sight day of Auditions) (Pre-registration recommended) Scan the QR code or click the...
53nd Annual Acclaimed 6 Week Summer Skill Enhancement Series (16-25) Dates: July 8 -August 16, 2024 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...
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...
Philadanco will be performing at the Dell Music Center on August 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Our founder, Joan Myers Brown will also be honored during this event. Tickets are currently on Sale with the link below! The Dell Music Center 2400...
September 13, 2024 at 7:30pm September 14, 2024 at 7:30pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqDSugXBpFk Enjoy the opportunity to witness original works by PHILADANCO Company Members, Second Company Members and Administration!