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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Skill Enhancement Series
DESCRIPTION:53nd Annual Acclaimed 6 Week Summer Skill Enhancement Series (16-25)\n\nDates: July 7th -August 15th\, 2025\nThere 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.)\n\n** $150 PER WEEK or $600 FULL SESSION\n[Program fees due by- Monday\, June 30] Summer Skill Enhancement Series Technique Classes will be:\nWeek 1 | July 7th – July 11th – Rennie Harris – Hip-Hop/House\nWeek 2 | July 14th – 18th – Virginie Mecene – Graham\nJuly 21st – 25th | Alumni Week – Various Styles\nJuly 28th – August 1st| Debra Austin – Ballet\nAugust 4th – August 8th| Milton Myers – Horton Technique\nAugust 11th – August 15th | Amanieya Payne – West African
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/summer-skill-enhancement-series/
CATEGORIES:Class,Community event,Other,Summer Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250815T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T172618Z
UID:2692-1756108800-1756659600@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:Carifesta XV | Barbados
DESCRIPTION:PHILADANCO will be performing in Barbados at the Carifesta XV. \nDance 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. \n​ \nHighlights 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 \nperformances\, and symposiums that elevate dancers as thought leaders and visionaries. \nThis 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.
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/carifesta-xv/
CATEGORIES:Class,Community event,Fundraising,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250730T212312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T185017Z
UID:2652-1757703600-1757795400@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:DANCO ON DANCO 2025
DESCRIPTION:PHILADANCO’s Annual Choreography Concert \nSeptember 12\, 2024 at 7:00pm \nSeptember 13\, 2024 at 7:00pm \nEnjoy the opportunity to witness original works by PHILADANCO Company Members\, Second Company Members and Administration!
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/danco-on-danco-2025/
LOCATION:PHILADANCO!\, 9 N. Preston Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,Fundraising,Other,Performances,Touring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philadanco!":MAILTO:marrb@philadanco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250818T163912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T184713Z
UID:2706-1757761200-1757775600@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch our 2025/2026 season with an exciting celebration!\nExperience 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! \nConfirmed 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! * \nPlus\, 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!* \nMore fun is on the way—stay tuned for the full lineup of activities\, performances\, and food and drink specials! \n*Schedule and sale offerings subject to change.  \n*50% off tickets available in person only. \nSaturday\, Sept 13 | 11AM–3PM \nKimmel Center for the Performing Arts
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/free-philadelphia-fall-arts-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Fundraising,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250818T164328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163516Z
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SUMMARY:European Tour !
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Performances\n(Press the hyperlink for ticket information)\n\n\n\nIserlohn\n\nThe Parktheater on Thursday\, October 2\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLünen:\n\nThe Heinz-Hilpert-Theater on Sunday\, October 5\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeverkusen:\nThe Forum Leverkusen on Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nViersen\n\nThe Vierfalt – Kultur in Viersen on October 8\, 2025. \n\n\n\nMinden:\n\n          The Stadttheater Minden on Friday\, October 10\, 2025. \n\nWolfsburg\n\nThe Scharoun Theater on October 11\, 2025. \n\nLippstadt\n\nThe stadttheater on Sunday October 12\, 2025 \n\n      Ahaus:\n\n         The Kulturquadrat on Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\nOffenburg:\n\nThe Messe Offenburg on Sunday\, October 19\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorical Touring  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPHILADANCO has a long history of international touring\, with founder Joan Myers Brown noting they’ve visited “every little town in Germany”.\nThe international appreciation for their performances is significant\, offering audiences a positive image of African Americans and American dance.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to Find Tickets\n\n\n\n\nYou can find tickets for PHILADANCO’s German performances on websites like StubHub and Viagogo.\n\n\nLocations:\n\nIserlohn\, Germany – Thursday\, Oct 2 at 20:00 \nLünen\, Germany – Sunday\, Oct 5 at 17:00 \nLeverkusen\, Germany – Tuesday\, Oct 7 at 19:30 \nViersen\, Germany – Wednesday\, Oct 8 at 20:00 \nHerford\, Germany – Thursday\, Oct 9 at 19:30 \nMinden\, Germany – Friday\, Oct 10 at 20:00 \nWolfsburg\, Germany – Saturday\, Oct 11 at 19:30 \nLippstadt\, Germany – Sunday\, Oct 12 at 19:00 \nOss\, Netherlands – Tuesday\, Oct 14 at 20:15 \nAhaus\, Germany – Wednesday\, Oct 15 at 20:00 \nSaarlouis\, Germany – Friday\, Oct 17 at 20:00 \nVillingen-Schwenningen\, Germany – Saturday\, Oct 18 at 20:00 \nOffenburg\, Germany – Sunday\, Oct 19 at 20:00
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/germany-tour/
CATEGORIES:Class,Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250909T183807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T174244Z
UID:2744-1762099200-1762110000@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:Passing The Baton! A Legacy Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n🗓️ Sunday\, November 2\, 2025📍 Loft17venue | Wyncote\, PA🎤 Moderated by Patty Jackson\, WDAS FM & iHeart Media \nVIP Reception: 4–5 PM | Panel Discussion: 5–7 PM🎟️ Tickets: VIP $50 | General Admission $25
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/legacy-conversation-with-joan-myers-brown/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Fundraising,Other,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250909T183214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T033807Z
UID:2740-1763305200-1763316000@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:The Joanies 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Joanie Awards are named in honor of Joan Myers Brown \nand recognize individuals and organizations that create\, support\, and advance dance in keeping with JB’s tireless and innovative spirit. \nBoard members\, PHILADANCO! company members and staff\, and supporters will join awardees and their family and friends to celebrate the Joanie Awardees. \nThere will also be performances by D3\, D2 and PHILADANCO! \nMore info on our honorees will be announced soon!
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/the-joanies-2025/
CATEGORIES:Class,Community event,Fundraising,Other,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250801T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T152557Z
UID:2654-1764961200-1765116000@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:THEN & NOW!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n\nTwo 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. \nAt 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. \nAcross the nation and around the world\, PHILADANCO! is celebrated for its innovation\, creativity\, and preservation of primarily African American traditions in dance. \n\n\nFriday | Dec 5\, 2025\n7:30pm\n\n\nSaturday | Dec 6\, 2025\n2:00pm\n\n\nSaturday | Dec 6\, 2025\n7:30pm\n\n\nSunday | Dec 7\, 2025\n2:00pm\n\n\nTake a look behind the scenes:\n\n“Heirborne” by Juel D. Lane | Behind The Scenes:\nhttps://youtu.be/QazOq1svlVg\n\n“Everybody” by Donald Byrd | Behind The Scenes\nhttps://youtu.be/zh5X7gucOR4
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/then-now/
LOCATION:Kimmel Cultural Campus\, Perelman Theater\, 300 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philadanco!":MAILTO:marrb@philadanco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20251202T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151118Z
UID:2808-1764961200-1765116000@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday!
DESCRIPTION:Support PHILADANCO! this #GivingTuesday  \nToday is a global day of generosity\, and we’re inviting you to stand with us. We’ve just returned from an incredible 13-city European tour and are gearing up for our upcoming performances at Ensemble Arts Philly\, Dec 5–7. \nWith arts funding being cut nationwide\, your support means more than ever. If you’re able\, please consider donating to PHILADANCO! 💜 \n  \nhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=S37UXYMVK5B4E
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/giving-tuesday-2/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Fundraising,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250603T230435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T181938Z
UID:2575-1768129200-1768132800@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:D/3 Audition 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/d-3-audition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20260105T201442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T201458Z
UID:2826-1768129200-1768132800@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:O'Shae Sibley Scholarship Audition 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/oshae-sibley-scholarship-audition-2026/
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Class,Community event,Other,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20231127T180546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T181404Z
UID:2289-1768132800-1768140000@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:D/2 Apprentice Company Auditions 2026
DESCRIPTION:Training Program: Through concentrated programming designed to move young emerging dancers forward on their dance career paths\, PHILADANCO‘s Instruction and Training Program has two primary skills development and performing opportunities for youth with vary levels of aptitude who have demonstrated their desire for a professional career in dance. These classes along with their regular access to training have produced a steady flow of well trained and experience artists. \nD/2 (Danco 2) 2nd Company of PHILADANCO – Artistic Director Donald Lunsford\nForeseeing the need to cultivate young aspiring dancers (ages 16-23) who show promise of continuing towards a professional dance career\, PHILADANCO created the Danco 2 (D/2) Apprentice Company. Through an extensive evaluation process\, members of D/2 are selected and are then trained in professional level classes. D/2 performs locally and in the surrounding counties about 25 times a year and is featured in the annual Danco on Danco concert. \nD/2 (PHILADANCO’s 2nd Company)  \n\nForeseeing the need to cultivate young aspiring dancers (16-23)\, who show promise of continuing towards a professional dance career. PHILADANCO created the Danco 2 (D/2) Second Company of PHILADANCO. Through an extensive evaluation process\, members of D/2 are selected and are then trained in professional level classes. D/2 performs locally and in the surrounding counties about 25 times a year and is featured in the annual Danco On Danco performance. \nPlease pay $15 cash fee in person the day of audition
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/d-2-apprentice-company-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Class,Other,Performances,Summer Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20251121T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T163532Z
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SUMMARY:APAP 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re fresh off a 13-city sold-out tour across Germany\, where audiences leapt to their feet night after night. The press called it “a dazzling mix of styles and emotions\,” with “each scene a living painting that you want to frame and take home with you.” Critics across Europe praised PHILADANCO! as “a symbol\, a movement\, a story that continues to evolve\,” with dancing that was “graceful and delicate\, acrobatic and powerful—executed with technical excellence and apparent ease.” \nNow\, as we book U.S. tours for the 2026–2027 season\, we’re excited to share repertory by Rennie Harris\, Ronald K. Brown\, Juel Lane\, Tommie-Waheed Evans\, Dawn Marie Bazemore\, and more. \nHere’s where you can catch us during APAP: \n  \n✨ Showcase #1 – Philadelphia Dance Collective \nSunday\, Jan 11 | 5:15–6:00 PM \nThe Ailey Studios\, 405 W 55th St Studio 5c5d \nAn intimate evening of innovation\, artistry\, and the unmistakable energy of Philadelphia dance. \nRSVP Here – Space is limited! \n  \n🔥 Showcase #2 – PHILADANCO! at the Ailey Citigroup Theater \nSunday\, Jan 11 | 8:45–9:15 PM \nA commanding display of beauty\, power\, and legacy that continues to redefine the landscape of contemporary dance.
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/apap-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20260112T173255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T174532Z
UID:2846-1771011000-1771016400@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:Stockton University!
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!) 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 around the world\, PHILADANCO! is celebrated for its innovation\, creativity\, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Often described as “a brilliant mix of miracle of skill\, energy and artistry\,” “fascinating and thrilling\,” and performers with  “virtuoso physicality\,” PHILADANCO! dancers are among the best in the world. \n 
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/stockton-university/
LOCATION:Stockton Performing Arts Center\, 101 Vera King Farris Dr Lot 6\, Galloway\, NJ\, 08205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20250326T174956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T152115Z
UID:2549-1774188000-1774211400@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:D/3 Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come witness the youth company of PHILADANCO!
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/d-3-spring-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20260105T191214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T195224Z
UID:2823-1776454200-1776607200@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:EXPLOSIVE: Bold New Works on the Rise
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.” \nThe 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. \nWithout Witness  \nChoreography by Thang Dao \nA contemporary dance work that traces a quiet liberation from inherited constraints\, moving from collective searching toward embodied freedom. Through rhythm\, breath\, and attentive presence\, the choreography listens more than it declares\, allowing movement to emerge without demand or display. What remains is a shared return to motion as truth\, unmeasured\, unguarded\, and alive. \nPassing Through Stillness  \nWorld Premiere \nChoreography by Nicole Clarke-Springer \nNicole Clarke-Springer invites us into a transformative threshold—the moment when one recognizes their point of “genius” and chooses to move forward with clarity\, integrity\, and purpose. This work is not about arrival\, but about awakening: a deeply personal reckoning where instinct\, discipline\, and spirit converge. \nBlue \nChoreography by Christopher Huggins \n“He\, who is at once a boy and man\, grace and power\, exist between ocean and sky and the enormity of blue” – James Frazier \nBlue is a choreographed meditation about manhood. This dance speaks about how males emerge fresh and unspoiled from the protected enviornment of their mother’s womb\, yet as they grow toward adulthood they begin to slowly wrap themselves in various layers of blue. The journey to adulthood is complicated. We as men fight our way through various objective and subjective obstacles\, and become many things along the way; corrupted\, aggressive\, sexy\, untrusting\, sensuous\, passionate\, and still remain vulnerable and naked in our own inflated sensitivity. PHILADANCO paints the many shades of “Blue” through simple pantomime\, technical athleticism\, passion and unpredictable rage. \nTemple Without Prayers \nChoreography by Roderick George \nTemple Without Prayers becomes a poetic mediation on this paradox. The “temple” symbolizes a nation imagined as sacred ground—a place of sanctuary\, promise\, and power. Yet within this space\, prayer transforms into a symbol of exhaustion and disillusionment\, revealing the fragile hope placed in systems that repeatedly fail to protect and uplift those who helped build them. Through movement\, the work asks: what happens when faith in the structure dissolves\, and the body becomes the site of truth\, resistance\, and liberation? In that moment\, the temple no longer requires prayer—it becomes a place of remembering\, reckoning\, and reclaiming power.
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/explosive-bold-new-works-on-the-rise-2/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20260311T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T145432Z
UID:2859-1777147200-1777154400@philadanco.org
SUMMARY:The STAR Centre | Harve De Grace
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/the-star-centre/
LOCATION:700 Congress Avenue Havre de Grace\, MD 21078\, 700 Congress Avenue\, Harve De Grace\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
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SUMMARY:June Audition 2026
DESCRIPTION:PHILADANCO 2026 SUMMER AUDITION \nProfessional Company Audition \nDate: \nJune 14\, 2026 \nTime: \nMain Company: 2:00 P.M. \nD/2 | Second Company: 12:00 P.M. \nWhere:  \nPhiladanco! 9 N. Preston Street Philadelphia P.A. 19104 \n(Can register on-sight day of Auditions) \n(Pre-registration recommended) \nScan the QR code or click the link below to register \n\n\n\n\nMain Company:\nIN-PERSON ONLY AT THIS TIME\n\n\nD/2 Training Company:\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uuHFidKFxQ1AKpUJW2_4qwC39yk4icVMucyHNpOObUw/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1\n \nIf you have any questions\, please email company.philadanco@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/audition-2024/
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Other,Performances,Summer Intensive,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20260421T150238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185216Z
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SUMMARY:Longwood Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Date & Price\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 19\, 2026 at 7:00 pm \nOpen Air Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\nReserved Seating: $31–$40 \nGardens Preferred\, Gardens Premium Members\, and Innovators: $26–$35 \nTicket includes all-day Gardens Admission. Tickets limited. Sell out likely. \nOur prices reflect the ticket price and associated convenience fee.  \n\nPresented in partnership with Voices Underground as part of their Chester County-wide commemoration of Juneteenth\, enjoy an evening with the internationally award-winning modern dance company Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!)\, celebrated for its innovation\, creativity\, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. \nThe resident modern dance company of the Kimmel Cultural Campus\, PHILADANCO! is celebrating 56 years of providing exceptional dance performances and training to dancers and audiences throughout the US and around the world. This is its 26th season at the Kimmel Center—Ensemble Arts Philly. \nSince its inception in 1970\, PHILADANCO! has made a significant impact on the dance world. As a cultural ambassador representing the US\, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania\, and the City of Philadelphia\, its artistic direction and renowned national and international DEI guest choreographers have developed a reputation of producing a dance repertory with passion\, power\, skill\, and diversity. Its stellar faculty\, handpicked by PHILADANCO! Founder Joan Myers Brown\, has trained more than 4\,500 dancers in a comprehensive program achieving the highest level of technical skills in dance and performance. Its unique blend of dance styles and its roster of often 50 to 60 concert performances and 45 residencies most years has made PHILADANCO! one of the most sought-after modern dance companies in the United States. \nPHILADANCO! has received many significant grants of support\, an NEA Fellowship\, the prestigious National Choreography Planning Grant\, and has organized the historic first two International Conferences for Black Dance Companies in Philadelphia (1988). It annually assembles thousands for the International Conference on Black Dance\, headed by the now International Association of Blacks in Dance (1991). Collaborations for the company include the Apollo Theater and Rennie Harris Puremovement. \nThe company is committed to engaging with the community and frequently with Drexel University\, String Theory\, the University of Pennsylvania\, Next Move concerts\, Living Arts\, Breaking Barriers\, and others. More importantly\, PHILADANCO! believes in and continues to provide quality arts instruction to young people with authentic learning experiences that engage their minds\, hearts\, and bodies. Its record of performing opportunities\, commissioned works\, and life-changing experiences is unequaled. Recent significant funding by the Mellon Foundation\, the Wallace Foundation\, the Doris Duke Foundation\, and others ensures they continue for years to come.
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/longwood-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T061132
CREATED:20260112T171323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T045719Z
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SUMMARY:PHILADANCO! at The Joyce Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Continuing its mission for over five decades to preserve the Black traditions in dance\, PHILADANCO! returns with a program that reflects the company’s creative\, inventive\, and deeply rooted artistry. PHILADANCO! stands as an anchor of American modern dance excellence\, known for producing dancers with unmatched technique and for upholding the lineage of Black American concert dance at the highest standard. This season gathers works that honor the company’s legacy while propelling it forward in the world of dance with four distinctive voices that reveal PHILADANCO!’s unmistakable power and evolution. \nThe dynamic season includes Thang Dao’s striking Roked; Tommie-Waheed Evans’ emotionally charged Promise Me You Won’t Call; and a new creation by Rennie Harris\, set to the unmistakable sound of Philadelphia celebrating the legacy of Philadelphia International Records. The engagement will also mark the 25th anniversary of Christopher Huggins’ epic tour de force\, Enemy Behind the Gates\, a masterwork that has endured across generations and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. \n\nSpecial Performances\nCurtain Chat: Thu\, Jul 30\nFamily Matinee: Sat\, Aug 1 at 2pm \n\n\nSee More: \n\nFamily Matinees\nCurtain Chats\nSpring/Summer ’26\n\nTICKET PRICES\n\nTickets start at $10! \nCall JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 for $10 tickets. All other tickets can be purchased online.
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/philadanco-at-the-joyce-theatre-2026/
LOCATION:The Joyce Theater\, 175 Eighth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,Other,Performances,Touring
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