By Andrea K. Hammer, For The Bulletin
When PHILADANCO! performs internationally, audiences spring to their feet — expressing their deep appreciation of the arts. They bang on the floor enthusiastically during 20-minute ovations and reciprocally feed the dancers’ creative passion. With appearances in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Hungary, company members vividly recall “rock-star” treatment [...]

Seeds Of Hope
By Andrea K. Hammer, For The Bulletin
To dig each other out of the current economic morass, a fundamental integration of the arts and business worlds is urgently needed. Instead of segregating each into right- and left-brain domains relegated to work versus leisure time, these two equally important elements must finally be united into [...]

By Andrea K. Hammer, For The Bulletin
Today, more than ever, the ability to hatch creative solutions is a key to survival. Driven by their own visions, entrepreneurs step forward boldly to reshape the future with new products and services.
Since 2001, Innovation Philadelphia has led regional efforts that target 25- to 34-year-old professionals to fuel the [...]

Dance Teams With Urban Edge Compete In Theatrical Shows
By Andrea K. Hammer, For The Bulletin
The Dance Wit Me Network (DWMN), with a title expressing its hip-hop spirit, springs from the motto “Dancing’s not just a hobby; it’s a way of life.”
Originating from a West Chester University event in March 2004, the dance-team competition expanded into [...]

By Andrea K. Hammer, For The Bulletin
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Zebra Visual’s slide show of many airborne Philadelphia dancers — from Koresh to Zane Booker — reflects a personal knowledge of dance in every image.
“Understanding the aesthetic of dance is paramount,” says Seattle-based photographer Gabriel Bienczycki, who started his career in Philadelphia and has remained active here. “There’s [...]