Philadanco

Kravis Center for Performing Arts MARSHALL E. RINKER, SR. PLAYHOUSE] WEST PALM BEACH, FL
2022-02-11 19:30 - 2022-02-13 19:30 (America/New_York)
Experience PHILADANCO as they unveil multiple new works from their 50th anniversary program. Critics rave about their innovation, creativity and their dedication to showcasing African-American traditions through dance.
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
Date: February 11- 13 2022
Time: 7:30pm
For more information and to buy tickets see link below:
HTTPS://WWW.KRAVIS.ORG/EVENTS/PHILADANCO50/

Strathmore Performing Arts Center- Bethesda, MD
2022-01-28 20:00
Known for its innovation, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances, PHILADANCO!, The Philadelphia Dance Company, celebrates 50 years as one of the premiere African American modern dance companies.
Presenting iconic PHILADANCO! works as well as new choreography that highlights their continued engagement with today’s most important social issues, the company continues their legacy of bridging cultural divides. New work by BaKari Lindsay will be featured and highlight Caribbean and African heritage through Malian kora music.
The presentation of PHILADANCO! was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

This engagement of PHILADANCO! is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Date: January 28, 2022
Time: 8pm
For more information and to buy tickets see link below:
https://www.strathmore.org/what-s-on/21-22-strathmore-season/philadanco/

Jarson-Kaplan Theater - Cincinnati, OH
2022-01-21 20:00 - 2022-01-22 20:00
Known across the world for their “brilliant mix of the miracle of skill” and “virtuoso physicality,” PHILADANCO! makes a short return to Cincinnati ten years since their last visit. The Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series (newly renamed since CDT’s merger into Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers) welcomes the 50-year-old legendary dance company, which celebrates and preserves predominantly African American traditions in dance. Do not miss this repertory concert chock-full of both old and new favorites.

Date: January 21 & 22 2022
Time: 8pm
For more information an to buy tickets see link below:

https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/the-jefferson-james-contemporary-dance-theater-series-presents-philadanco

Jasper Jones Mind/Mirror
2022-01-14 - 2022-01-16
I am pleased to share that the calendar listings for the performances are now live on the Museum’s website through our “Calendar” listings here: https://www.philamuseum.org/calendar/view-all/all/performances. These MinEvents can also be found on the Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror exhibition page if you scroll down to the “Related Events” section. We are happy that these performances are online and searchable!

Free with Museum admission

PHILADANCO! AUDITION!!!
2022-01-09 00:00
Philadanco’s Audition Update Notice
As we are all aware, COVID-19 cases are again on the rise. Over the course of the holiday season, unfortunately there has been an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases prompting the closing of over 80 schools and Businesses in Philadelphia. The health and safety of our dancers, staff members and all who enter our facility is of the utmost importance. Philadanco as an organization follows all the CDC COVID-19 protocols.
For precautionary measures Philadanco’s Artistic Administration has decided to postpone the upcoming In-Person Company Audition Sunday, January 9, 2022. Please send your resume, headshot, and dance/performance reels to be reviewed by the Artistic Team. All audition materials must be received by Monday, January 10, 2022. Dancers will be notified via email on Monday, January 24, 2022, on the outcome of the review process.
Thank you for your continued interest in Philadanco. We know this is disappointing news on the cancellation of the audition – but Safety First.
Wearing your Mask, staying home when sick, washing your hands and social distancing can help limit the transmission of Covid during this surge.
We are all in this together!
If you have additional questions, please contact company.philadanco@gmail.com
Thank you!

December 10th - Zero to 90 in 50 plus 1 Years
2021-12-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Kimmel Cultural Campus, Perelman Theater, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Our 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues!
Join us on December 10th as we honor Philadanco! alum Lee Daniels

and recognize our 20th Anniversary as a resident company at the Kimmel Center!

Receptions and Performance at the Perelman Theater, Kimmel Cultural Campus

Champions Circle 50 + 1
$650 Individuals – $1,000 Couples
Pre-Concert Reception, 7pm
VIP Seating for the Performance, 7:30pm
Post-Concert Reception Meet & Greet with the Honorees and more…

Full Speed Ahead Friends and Alumni
$190
VIP Seating for the Performance, 7:30pm
Post Concert Reception, Alumni Merchandise
Master Class with Debbie Manning St. Charles

Hurry! Space is Limited
RSPV to Marlisa Brown Swint
Marrb@philadanco.org

PHILADANCO! at the Kimmel Center "Fast Forward"... to the future
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-12 | Kimmel Cultural Campus, Perelman Theater, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
PHILADANCO! celebrates our re-opening at the Kimmel Cultural Campus in a not-to-be-missed premier weekend! Featuring world premiere works from Bakari Lindsay, Co-founder of Toronto-based dance company Collective of Black Artists, Vietnam’s Thang Dao, Broadway’s Ray Mercer, and emerging choreographer Kathy Smith.
Click here for more information and tickets
See 6ABC’s piece about this upcoming concert.

ZBE Productions Presents: INNER VISIONS ART GALLERY LOUNGE
2021-11-05 18:00 - 21:30
ZBE Productions Presents:
INNER VISIONS ART GALLERY LOUNGE
A Sanctuary of Color, Sound, and Soul
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2021
TIME: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
LOCATION: 23 SOUTH 38TH STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

PHILADANCO! at Krannert Center for Performing Arts of Illinois
2021-10-28 19:30
PHILADANCO! at Krannert Center for Performing Arts of Illinois
Date: October 28, 2021
Time: 7:30 P.M. CT
Location: Colwell Playhouse
This presentation was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Sponsor by: Smile Politely
For more information and to buy tickets visit the link below:

PHILADANCO! at Manship Theater
2021-10-17 14:00
PHILADANCO!
PRESENTED IN PART WITH BATON ROUGE BALLET THEATRE
SPONSORS: NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, IRENE W. AND C.B. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION, SOUTH ARTS
Date: October 17, 2021
Time:2:00 P.M.
For more information and to buy ticket click on the link below:

ZBE productions & Wine Garden West Presents: The Art Gallery - A Benefit for Philadanco!
2021-06-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Wine Garden West, 5019 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Like many cultural institutions, Philadanco lost performance revenue for over a year because of the pandemic. In an effort to recover a portion of that lost revenue, ZBE productions is joining forces with Philadanco and the Wine Garden West to host The Art Gallery – a virtual art sale that will launch with an afternoon of art and live music at 5019 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA on June 27, 2021.

Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Artist John Dowell & Musical Artist Kingsley Ibeneche
$15 VIRTUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE Ticket Purchases are fully tax-deductible and benefit PHILADANCO!

Check out the “Rhetorically Speaking” podcast/ w host Phil Roundtree, Ms. Joan Myers Brown and Artist Terrence L. Gore:

He also invited Nile Livingston for a conversation:

… as well as John Dowell:

We thank Phil for enriching the Art Sale event with these excellent and inspiring interviews.

Philadanco! Audition
2021-06-13 12:00 - 17:00
Virtual Auditions:
Date: June 13, 2021
For Danco 2 and Summer Program @ 12pm (16-23) and Philadanco @ 2pm (18 & Up)
Audition Fee: $10
JULY 19- AUGUST 13, 2021
$150.00 PER WEEK
$575.75 FULL SESSION
FOR MORE INFORMATION LOOK AT THE FLYER OR CALL 215-378-8200

Philadanco! Presents Our Spring Masterclass Series!!!
2021-03-27 16:30 - 2021-03-30 20:30
Start your spring off right by taking OPEN ClASS with the COMPANY from these amazing artist.
Spring Masterclass Series Featuring:
Tracy Vogt teaching Graham technique on Saturday March 27 @ 4:30pm – 6pm
Christopher L. Huggins teaching Jazz on Sunday March 28 @ 12pm – 1:30pm
Zane Booker teaching Ballet on Tuesday March 30 @ 7pm – 8:30pm
Come take open company classes via ZOOM
Cost: $10 Per Class via CASH APP: $PHILADANCO
**PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN THE CASHAPP NOTES TO RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK

Dancers' Choices, Choreographers' Choices with Dawn Marie Bazemore
2021-03-03 17:00 - 18:30
Lead dancers from Philadelphia’s premier modern dance company perform a piece that pays homage to the Yoruba deity Oshun, the protector, savior, and nurturer of humanity. Following this special performance, Dixon Li will moderate a conversation among the dancers and dance scholars Jasmine Johnson, Deborah Thomas and Dawn Marie Bazemore, that touches upon the choice to dance, choreography and choice, and performance and choice.

Kimmel Center Presents Philadanco! "Strange Fruit" Excerpt Digital Video
2021-02-01 - 2021-02-28
https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/202021/kcp/philadanco-strange-fruit/
Overview

Strange Fruit is an excerpt from New Fruit, a ballet choreographed by Christopher Huggins, which gives audiences a glimpse into the unchanged landscape of the cycle of sanctioned violence on Black/Brown bodies in America. This moving meditation physicalizes lynching, or Strange Fruit, as described in the 1939 song recording by Billie Holiday. “We are still smelling strange fruit in 2020. When will the scent of this strange fruit become the perfume of justice?” asks creator Christopher Huggins, who is a former member of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. This haunting and beautiful piece was re-imagined off the stage by dancer William Burden and was filmed locally, in a Philadelphia park. Philadanco’s Burden says tapping into this horrific place in American history was no easy feat as an African American dancer; however, he was forced to dig deeply to touch the rage and sorrow of his ancestors.
Steaming now until February 28, 2021

Back by Popular Demand!!!
2020-12-21 19:00 - 20:30
Presenting Another Holiday Treat!!!
Open Company Master Class with: CHRISTOPHER HUGGINS!!
MONDAY DECEMBER 21ST 7:00 TO 8:30PM VIA ZOOM
$10 CASHAPP/ $PHILADANCO
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN THE CASHAPP NOTES TO RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK

Philadanco! Holiday Treat!!!
2020-12-16 19:00 - 20:30
Come take an OPEN COMPANY MASTER CLASS with the Amazing Zane Booker as an other holiday treat to end the 2020 year. It will be $10.00 via CASHAPP: $Philadanco and PLEASE put your EMAIL in the CashApp note so we can send you the link via ZOOM.
Zane Booker
(Former Company member with Philadanco, Zane also performed with Netherlands Dans Theater,
Les Ballet De Monte Carlo and Mikail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project.
Also, former Artistic Director of Smoke, Lilies and Jade
Arts Initiative SLJ) a socially conscious, multi-media dance theater production company)

Philadanco! Holiday Treat
2020-12-09 19:30 - 21:00
Come take an OPEN COMPANY MASTER CLASS with the Fabulous Christopher Huggins as holiday treat to end the 2020 year. It will be $10.00 via CASHAPP: $Philadanco and PLEASE put your EMAIL in the CashApp note so we can send you the link via ZOOM.

6ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
2020-11-26
Watch our city’s Thanksgiving Day Celebration from 9 am-12 pm on 6abc and enjoy a streamed PHILADANCO! ballet performance. We’re thrilled to be joining so many groups to continue this beloved tradition for your holiday.

'Danco Dollar Day
2020-11-21
Be a part of ‘Danco Dollar Day! Show your support for your favorite dance company by mailing or bringing your dollar to Philadanco! on this special day of giving – November 21st. Spread the word. The more dollars we get, the more we can do to keep our dancers and students dancing.

PHILADANCO! presents duets and solos with Joe González and Janine Beckles
2020-11-14 02:25
What Dance Lovers Have Been Missing by: Camille Bacon-Smith
During this year of darkened theaters, some dance companies have embraced technology, taking the work outdoors and creating for film on the landscape or dancing with the tech itself. I enjoy these, but like most fans of live performance, I’ve missed sitting in a theater, engaging with the artists across the footlights. Streaming from the Annenberg’s empty Harold Prince Theater, PHILADANCO!’s October 29 performance brought that experience back.
https://www.broadstreetreview.com/dance/philadanco-presents-duets-and-solos-with-joe-gonzalez-and-janine-beckles#

“A Movement for 5” by PHILADANCO! alumna and choreographer Dawn Marie Bazemore
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-14
A streamed presentation of “A Movement for 5” by PHILADANCO! alumna and choreographer Dawn Marie Bazemore as part of the “American Dance Guild Presents 10 Years Over 10 Weeks” and an award presentation with Joan Myers Brown and PHILADANCO! alumna Hope Boykin (November 9 – 14, 2020)
https://www.dance.nyc/for-audiences/community-calendar/view/10-YEARS-OVER-10-WEEKS/2020-10-12/

(Available beginning at 10:00am Monday through 11:59pm Sunday)

An evening of live solo and duet performances
2020-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
An evening of live solo and duet performances by Janine N. Beckles and Joe Gonzales, two of PHILADANCO!’s most outstanding dancers, streamed online as part of the Annenberg Center’s Fall 2020 Digital Season, and followed by a post-performance Q&A withFounder Joan Myers Brown (October 29, 2020).

Heritage Works - Endangered Species: Virtual Performance and Talk Back
2020-10-22

TIME IN with PHILADANCO!'s Joan Myers Brown: Still Changing the Face of Ballet in America
2020-09-30
Joan Myers Brown—founder and artistic director of the internationally renowned Black dance company, PHILADANCO!—was on tour in Switzerland with 15 young dancers when the world shut down because of COVID-19. In this TIME IN interview, she talks about shepherding those dancers home to her beloved Philadelphia community, getting to know her neighbors, and continuing to work to train, mentor, and promote opportunities for Black ballet dancers.

A Virtual Celebration of the Avenue of the Arts
2020-09-24 18:00 - 19:00
PHILADANCO! participated in the 2020 virtual award ceremony honoring Brook Lenfest and Sharon Pinkenson. (PHILADANCO!’s presentation can be seen beginning at 44:18)

WHYY's Movers and Makers - PHILADANCO Turns 50!
2020-06-18
The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) is celebrating 50 years of bringing the highest quality dance performances to the stage. Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO is recognized for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance.
