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Master Choreographers mount new works

Jan 31st, 2009 | By Steven Weisz | Category: News Briefs

by Brendon VotipkaMuhlenberg Weekly
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents its annual Master Choreographers dance concert in the Empire Theatre February 5 through February 7 at 8pm and an additional show on February 7 at 2pm. Tickets are 5 dollars for students and can be purchased in the Box Office.
This concert features dance pieces in [...]



Philadelphia Dance Projects hosts Jennifer Monson : BIRD BRAIN Projects

Dec 29th, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: News Briefs

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 [...]



Lar Lubovitch Dance Company celebrates 40 years of Dancemaking with two Philly premieres and masterpiece Concerto Six Twenty-Two

Dec 28th, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: News Briefs

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, [...]



Jung-eun Kim, dancer and choreographer, leads Pennsylvania’s protest against the war by participating in the Freedom of Information 2008

Dec 28th, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: Dance Stories

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 [...]



University of the Arts in association with The Smoke, Lilies and Jade Arts Initiative to present performance and panel discussion on Health for Black Men

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: Artist News

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 [...]



Philly-area arts doing ok this holiday season

Dec 21st, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: News Briefs

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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Video Profile: Montäzh Performing Arts Company

Dec 21st, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: Artist Profiles

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.



Rebecca Davis Dance Company – Greed: The Tale of Enron

Dec 21st, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: News Briefs

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: [...]



Chorus Line cast members teach a dance class

Dec 19th, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: News Briefs

”Chorus Line” Stars Make Command Performance — at a Center City Gym
by KYW’s Hadas Kuznits
Full Story on KYW: click here
Members of the touring company of the stage musical “A Chorus Line” taught a dance class on Thursday afternoon at the 12th Street Gym in center city Philadelphia.
Musical theatre enthusiasts packed into the class, where performer [...]



Not dancing to Beijing’s tune

Dec 18th, 2008 | By Steven Weisz | Category: Dance Stories

An elaborate stage production coming to the Merriam showcases the culture of China’s pre-Communist past. The Chinese government is not happy about it.
By Christopher Yasiejko, For The Inquirer
This weekend, dozens of dancers in brilliant costumes will leap across the stage of the Merriam Theater, before digitally projected Chinese landscapes. An orchestra will perform original scores [...]