In 2008 we bid farewell to many special artists.  While they have passed, their influence on the dance and performing arts community will continue on…
Philadelphia’s own LaVaughn Robinson, a tap-dance virtuoso on the big-band circuit in the 1940s and ’50s who became a master teacher and a major force in tap’s revival. In 1982 he [...]

As we enter in to 2009, this is a time of uncertainty but it is also a time for creativity, innovation, and renewal. More than ever, we have the opportunity to position the arts as vital to our social, economic, and educational growth as well as prosperity. The arts create jobs and makes us competitive [...]

Bristol Riverside Theatre concludes its Bridges Informance Series with Donald Byrd’s renowned Spectrum Dance Theater on Friday, January 9. Byrd recently choreographed Broadway’s Tony-nominated hit The Color Purple, and he is the collaborator and co-director for BRT’s upcoming World Premiere of What You Will.
The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Bristol Riverside Theatre, located [...]

On Saturday, January 31st, 2009 at 7:30pm, Philadelphia Dance Projects (PDP) will kick off their 2009 season with an Informance by Jennifer Monson at the Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia. PDP Presents annual series strives to give fresh insight into adventurous dance trends by showcasing local artists alongside their national peers.
Jennifer Monson and her [...]

Lauded as “visually stunning and beautiful danced,” (Dance Magazine) Lar Lubovitch Dance Company premieres two works and its “American Masterpiece,” Concerto Six Twenty-Two, January 8-10 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
International Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award nominee, choreographer /artistic director Lar Lubovitch is known for his lush, [...]

In response to the continuing U.S. led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, choreographer Miguel Gutierrez has invited artists from across the country to perform  Freedom of Information 2008 : a 24 hour performance/protest/ritual of continuous movement improvisation performed while blindfolded and ear-plugged, which is intended as a contemplative act of solidarity with those displaced by [...]

The Smoke, Lilies and Jade Arts Initiative (SLJ) was conceived by Artistic Director Zane Booker, in 2004, when he returned to Philadelphia from touring the globe as a world class performer with such companies as; Netherlands Dance Theater, Les Ballet De Monte Carlo and Mikail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project.  Through Booker’s experiences abroad, he [...]

Alex Schmidt
WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk
Regional nonprofit leaders in Washington D.C. convened a meeting to survey the economic landscape and implement emergency funding measures. Philadelphia’s arts and culture leaders haven’t rung the alarm to that volume.

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As seen on WHYY Experience:  This group is a Philadelphia-based, all female hip-hop dance company. Montäzh addresses crucial social and gender inequalities that exist within hip-hop culture.

Many non-profit arts organizations face anxious times in the current financial crisis, but the Rebecca Davis Dance Company chooses to find its inspiration. Philadelphia entrepreneur and choreographer Rebecca Davis brings one of the country’s most explosive corporate scandals to the stage in a world premiere performance unlike anything else dance patrons will see this season: [...]