| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Intro to Contemporary Dance Workshop | Darlington Arts Center | 05/22/12 | Garnet Valley |
Preschool at Darlington Arts Center Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center January 31-May 23, 2012 Ages 3-5.
Introduce your child to writing, counting and a classroom environment through arts-enriched curriculum! Arts-based learning emphasizes creativity, imagination, exploration, and active participation. The arts add depth to fundamental concepts, reinforcing comprehension and memory.
Preschool at Darlington Arts Center includes music, visual arts, creative movement and drama. Music instruction includes listening, singing, moving, and playing rhythm... | Darlington Arts Center | 01/31/12-
05/23/12 | Garnet Valley |
| Hip-Hop Essentials: Intro to Break Dancing! | Darlington Arts Center | 05/23/12 | Garnet Valley |
Martha Graham Cracker (Undressed)Presented by The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret at Sofitel Philadelphia May 24, 2012 Back by popular demand after a sold out Sofitel debut earlier this year, Martha Graham Cracker, the "Drag Queen King of Philadelphia" (Inquirer) brings her acoustic (but still fierce) show, Martha Undressed, to the boutique hotel's Chez Colette lounge. Think MTV Unplugged but with the world's tallest and hairiest drag queen and good food and drinks. And no, Martha does not actually get undressed (sorry).
Ages 21+ | The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret | 05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
ZumbaPresented by PT Transformations at PT Transformations March 26-May 25, 2012 Zumba gives you an effective, low-impact cardio workout. You can burn up to 450 calories an hour and get a toning workout as well. Best of all, you’re dancing to great music, so you won’t even realize it’s good for you. | PT Transformations | 03/26/12-
05/25/12 | Bristol |
CHI Awareness Technique - Modern DancePresented by Kun Yang Lin/Dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center January 28-May 26, 2012 Modern Dance Technique class with Kun-Yang Lin
Artistic Director of Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers & Founder of CHI Movement Arts Center Kun-Yang is acknowledged as one of Taiwan's finest choreographers. His early training in calligraphy, painting, figure skating and martial arts came to play a significant role in his development as a performer and choreographer. Since moving to the United States in 1994, Lin has been widely recognized; for example, in 2002 Back Stage Magazine... | Kun Yang Lin/Dancers | 01/28/12-
05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Aqua Zumba Memorial Day Weekend Pool Party!!!Presented by Ethel Richards at Germantown Life Enrichment Center May 26, 2012 Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend! Come party with Ethel “Kibibbi." Ages 16 and up are all welcome. Free refreshments will be provided! | Ethel Richards | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Tin Angel Presents: Chris and Tommy's Goodtime Show Presented by Chris and Tommy at Tin Angel May 26, 2012 Chris And Tommy's Goodtime Show will be appearing as part of a new concert series hosted by David Wannop.
Also appearing will be Philadelphia's godfather of alt/pop, David Scott Smith, and his Poet~Lariats performing jangly 12-string power pop through Vox Amps!
| Chris and Tommy | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Us. Pop-Up Gallery Installations by Anonymous Bodies and FidgetPresented by anonymous bodies || art collective at Christ Church Neighborhood House May 23-May 26, 2012 Pop-up gallery: Rehearsing The Body installations with live DJs, brunch, lectures, and video.
May 23rd (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 24th (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 25 (FREE): Open rehearsal with anonymous bodies and DJ TBA
May 26th (FREE, Suggested Donation $10-$20): Performance Lecture Brunch with Avalon Clare & Emily Ackerman (NEW RADIO) and performances by La Musique de la Résistance w/ DJs Ryan Hancock & Mike Z,... | anonymous bodies || art collective | 05/23/12-
05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
DJ MARIA LAINAPresented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx May 4-May 26, 2012 360's It Girl! This house DJ is the life of the party and brings Philadelphia Nightlife to a new level. Spinnin' and shakin' it every Friday and Saturday Night. | PARX Casino & Racing | 05/04/12-
05/26/12 | Bensalem |
Day Dream - Memorial Day WeekendPresented by Area Event May 27-May 28, 2012 Day Dream hosted by Kim Kardashian, featuring Nicky Romero at The Pool. | Area Event | 05/27/12-
05/28/12 | Atco |
| Intro to Contemporary Dance Workshop | Darlington Arts Center | 05/29/12 | Garnet Valley |
Beginners ZumbaPresented by PT Transformations at PT Transformations March 28-May 30, 2012 Beginners Zumba is aimed at those new to Zumba. Particularly focusing on the basic steps, Beginners Zumba raises the heart rate without fast transitions and crazy hip movements. | PT Transformations | 03/28/12-
05/30/12 | Bristol |
| So You Think You Can Dance | PARX Casino & Racing | 05/02/12-
05/30/12 | Bensalem |
Hilarium Comedy ShowPresented by Laff House Comedy Club at Laff House May 30, 2012 Comedian Evan Polk (@EvanPolk) presents this premiere event placed in the heart of the center city area of Philadelphia and is close to electric Olde City, admirable Penns Landing and South Street shops. | Laff House Comedy Club | 05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
| Hip Hop Essentials: Exploring Hip Hop Styles! | Darlington Arts Center | 05/30/12 | Garnet Valley |
Argentine TangoPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Puck May 31, 2012 Discover a hidden talent, and have fun doing it in this FREE introduction to Argentine tango. Argentine tango is a passionate dance involving close connection between partners and unlimited self-expression. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires in the late 1800s, tango quickly grew into the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Pierre Baston and Maria de Sousa of Tango South and North will guide you. Bring a buddy, special other, or just yourself. ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED.... | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/31/12 | Doylestown |
Latin Dance NightPresented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx May 3-May 31, 2012 Totally Latin Thursdays! Hosted by Marianne with Philly's very own DJ Joe Figueroa. Spice it up! Totally Latin Thursdays are burning up the dance floor with zumba, salsa lessons and more. Don't miss it. | PARX Casino & Racing | 05/03/12-
05/31/12 | Bensalem |
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with PhiladancoPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 1, 2012 Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times has called Brenda Dixon Gottschild’s new book on Joan Myers Brown, the founder of Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), “a bracing mix of scholarship and unsentimental compassion.”Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a conversation between Gottschild and Brown, moderated by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and a book signing. Following the discussion, Philadanco will perform excerpts from their repertory. The... | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
WONDER WOMEN! screening + COMIC STRIP! burlesquePresented by PhilaMOCA June 1, 2012 PhilaMOCA Wizard World 2012 comic book convention after-party:
PhilaMOCA will host the Philadelphia premiere of Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines followed by Comic Strip!, a comic book/nerd-themed burlesque show produced by Philadelphia’s Miss Rose.
Vixens fo, the breakout all-female hit web series now direct-to-DVD, will be on-site shooting scenes for their upcoming DVD release Vixens of Virtue Vixens of Vice Season 3:... | PhilaMOCA | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Academy of International Ballet Spring Recital 2012 Presented by Academy of International Ballet at Neumann University - Meagher Theater June 1, 2012 The Academy of International Ballet announces its 10th annual Spring Recital featuring selections from the classical ballet repertoire and new choreography created by Anastasia Babayeva Ballet Mistress, Felecia Brodie, Jesse Daley, Artistic Director Denis Gronostayskiy and Zhanna Pagalina.
Ballet is a visual art and performance is an important part of our students' training. All students take part in a year-end recital staged in a professional theatre setting. These recitals are... | Academy of International Ballet | 06/01/12 | Aston |
Boys' Latin Night of the ArtsPresented by Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School June 1, 2012 The Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Dining Hall will be home to the Boys Latin Night of the Arts! Come on down and check out what these young men can do!
This exciting night includes:
Musical acts by talented students!
Amazing student artwork!
Two dramatic scenes and one monologue by the acting troupe Ars Gratia Artis!
Stand-up comedy!
A performance by the step team!
A charity bake... | Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Live Music at Richeez Tavern Featuring the Dollar Drinks BandPresented by Dollar Drinks band June 1-June 2, 2012 Top South Jersey cover/party band Dollar Drinks will be rocking Richeez Tavern in Hi-Nella, NJ.
Come out for a fun night of live music and dancing! | Dollar Drinks band | 06/01/12-
06/02/12 | Somerdale |
Drexel Dance Ensemble Spring ConcertPresented by Drexel University - Mandell Theater at Drexel University - Mandell Theater May 31-June 2, 2012 The Drexel Dance Ensemble will present a concert of selected student works and the choreography of guest artists Clyde Evans and 2011 Ellen Forman Award Winner Bronwen MacArthur. The dances presented will represent a variety of dance genres and artistic voices. | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 05/31/12-
06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
| Gospel Choir Annual Night of Ministries | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Doylestown's County Seat Bicentennial CelebrationPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Doylestown, Bucks County May 28-June 2, 2012 2012 will be celebrated as a milestone year for Doylestown as we will mark the 200th anniversary of Doylestown becoming the county seat of Bucks County. To commemorate, we are planning a weeklong event to take place beginning from Memorial Day, May 28th to Saturday, June 2nd. Planned activities included: a Moustache Contest; Art Exhibition; Antique Car Show; Walking Tours; Historical Lectures; Mock Trial; School Plaque Dedication; Fashion Show; Veterans Appreciation Day; Time Capsule... | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/28/12-
06/02/12 | Doylestown |
Emperor and the KitePresented by Philadelphia Dance Theatre at William Penn Charter School June 2, 2012 Travel back in time to ancient China with Princess Djeow Seow "the smallest one" as she attempts to rescue her father, the Emperor, from the clutches of evil men. Choreographed by artistic director Joy Delaney Capponi, featuring the unparalleled artistry of the Philadelphia Dance Theatre. You won't want to miss this culturally rich experience of dance, costumes, sets, music, and traditional folk tale. | Philadelphia Dance Theatre | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
MM2 Modern Dance Preview of ConversationsPresented by MM2 Modern Dance at CHI Movement Arts Center June 2, 2012 Conversations: a dialogue through movement
Nine dancers and choreographers explore the very essence of how we interact, relate and communicate with each other.
Interactive, at times spontaneous, much of it personal and intimate: conversation comes between two or more people that affects something, someone, at some level. Dance allows us to express who we are within the context of the movement, and thus is the simplest form of communication. It is primal. It... | MM2 Modern Dance | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
MM2 Modern Dance - Improvisation with the Artists and Their WorkPresented by MM2 Modern Dance at Grounds for Sculpture June 2, 2012 MM2 Modern Dance will be performing at Grounds For Sculpture as part of their Anniversary Arts Party. The annual celebration of the founding of Grounds For Sculpture, offers a host of activities and events for all ages. As part of the Meet the Artists Tours, MM2 Modern Dance will create improvisational dance at select sculptures based on the individual artist’s interpretations, along with visitor’s input and interaction.
Dance with Sculpture is a program that... | MM2 Modern Dance | 06/02/12 | Hamilton |
Parlor Tricks & Carnival Games FundraiserPresented by ArcheDream for Humankind at Latvian Society (The Philadelphia Society of Free Letts) June 2, 2012 In the style and fashion of the Columbian exposition in 1893. ArcheDream for HUMANKIND cordially invites you to an evening of games, prizes, entertainment, and chivalry. Costumes encouraged.
Ticket prices include:
Full show of ArcheDream's DEEP BLUE in two parts
2 tickets to be used for drinks (for 21+ with ID) or games
Raffled items and prize items including paintings and drawings by Alan Bell, ADHK Art Director, and items by Local... | ArcheDream for Humankind | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story + Chipocrite/an0va/Drunk MonkPresented by PhilaMOCA June 2, 2012 PhilaMOCA will host the Philadelphia Premiere of With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (Slamdance) with director Will Hess in attendance followed by live performances from Drunk Monk (Baltimore costumed surf rock), an0va (Philly chiptune), and Chipocrite (Philly chiptune).
Vixens of Virtue, Vixens of Vice, the breakout all-female hit web series now direct-to-DVD will be on-site shooting scenes for their upcoming DVD release Vixens of Virtue, Vixens of Vice Season... | PhilaMOCA | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Kimberton Dance Academy Grand OpeningPresented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC June 2, 2012 Come celebrate as KDA opens their doors for the first time! Jump into the free Zumba class at Noon and catch a rehearsal and performances by the resident Opus 1 Contemporary Dance Company in the afternoon. Other activities include tours of the facility, face painting for the kids, and sweet treats to munch on. Information will be available on summer camps and class offerings as well. | Kimberton Dance Academy LLC | 06/02/12 | Phoenixville |
| Y School of Dance Presents: Little Mermaid | Central Bucks Family YMCA | 06/02/12 | Doylestown |
Jumpstart: Showcasing the Next Wave in Local TalentPresented by Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe at Live Arts Studio May 31-June 2, 2012 The inaugural Jumpstart showcase will feature six individually unique, original, cutting-edge pieces. This year's artists are Jamarr Hall, Sahar Javedani, Jessica Morgan, The Brothers Beffa (Justin Rose and Scott Sheppard), The Naked Stark (Katherine Kiefer Stark, Megan Stern, and Barbara Tait), and Ilse Zoerb.
Be the first to witness the next wave of new performance talent in Philadelphia!
| Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe | 05/31/12-
06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
N.Y. Export: Opus JazzPresented by Pennsylvania Ballet at Merriam Theater May 31-June 3, 2012 N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz [Company premiere]
Jerome Robbins // Music by Robert Prince
Barber Violin Concerto
Peter Martins // Music by Samuel Barber
World Premiere
Matthew Neenan
Feel the flavor of the city that never sleeps with Jerome Robbins' N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz. Robbins' "ballet in sneakers" celebrates the youth and vitality of the era in which it emerged: the distinctly cool 1950s. N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz adopts the... | Pennsylvania Ballet | 05/31/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
FreshDance: Freshman Dance Company Spring ConcertPresented by Drexel University - Mandell Theater at Drexel University - Mandell Theater June 2-June 3, 2012 The freshmen company will perform new and reconstructed works of faculty choreographers Dr. Miriam Giguere, Olive Prince and Stephen Walsh, alongside the remounting of two selected student works from Dance Ensemble Repertory. Dances from the annual performance charrette will also be remounted for this concert. | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Us. Performance Installations by Anonymous Bodies and FidgetPresented by anonymous bodies || art collective at Christ Church Neighborhood House May 30-June 3, 2012 Kate Watson-Wallace and Jaamil Olawale Kosoko will perform their new duet, anonymous bodies. Jaamil will perform his new solo, other.explicit.body. and fidget will perform Subject in Two Parts featuring Megan Bridge, John Luna, Lorin Lyle, Rebecca Sloan-Potash and Annie Wilson. | anonymous bodies || art collective | 05/30/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Klezmer Jam, Dance and CabaretPresented by Community Klezmer Initiative June 3, 2012 Come join the community klezmer jam, dance and cabaret. Bring your instrument, bring your voice, bring your dancing shoes and bring your family to this free shmoozefest with light refreshments and lively dance leading.
| Community Klezmer Initiative | 06/03/12 | Wynnewood |
Israeli Shuk is Old Jerusalem Marketplace in MerionPresented by Adath Israel June 3, 2012 Experience the sights, sounds, fragrances, and flavors of a Shuk (market) in Old Jerusalem. Visitors can try popular Israeli foods, purchase Judaica and Israeli products, enjoy Israeli and Jewish music and folk dancing, and connect with nonprofit organizations. Israeli-themed children's activities entertain youngsters as young as two years old with an interactive tour of Israel, while older children participate in "boot camp" and an archeological dig.
Vendors accept... | Adath Israel | 06/03/12 | Merion Station |
Pennsylvania Girlchoir Spring ConcertPresented by Commonwealth Youthchoirs at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill June 3, 2012 Highlights include:
• "Shar Ki Ri" (“Mountain in the East”) from the recently premiered work Tse Go La by Andrea Clearfield
• Traditional Tibetan dance and song performed by youth members of the Tibetan Association of Philadelphia
• Selections from The Good Raised Up, awonderful commissioned sung-story about a historic incident at Germantown’s Johnson House. | Commonwealth Youthchoirs | 06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
WHYY Celebrates 25 Years of Radio Times and Fresh AirPresented by WHYY Inc. at Suzanne Roberts Theatre June 4, 2012 They can both ask tough questions... now, it's their turn to provide the answers.
Join WHYY on Monday, June 4th at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre to celebrate the silver anniversaries of WHYY-FM's flagship programs, Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.
During this historic event, WHYY's Dave Davies (who has served as guest host for both Fresh Air and Radio Times) will interview the two award-winning hosts,... | WHYY Inc. | 06/04/12 | Philadelphia |
| Intro to Contemporary Dance Workshop | Darlington Arts Center | 06/05/12 | Garnet Valley |
ZoomDance South Philly ClassPresented by ZoomDance April 18-June 6, 2012 For 2-4-year-olds, this is a high energy class of dance, music, storytelling, imagination, and fun! Each week we'll read a new story and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate in class with their young dancers. | ZoomDance | 04/18/12-
06/06/12 | Philadelphia |
The Rock School's Showcase 2012 - Baroque DancesPresented by The Rock School for Dance Education at Merriam Theater June 6, 2012 The Rock School's annual showcase performance, Baroque Dances, features a spectrum of charming young performers, emerging artists, and company-ready professionals. Join The Rock School for an evening of spectacular ballet and The Rock School's new program, Urban Dance / Extreme Movement! | The Rock School for Dance Education | 06/06/12 | Philadelphia |
Free Introductory Belly Dance ClassPresented by Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East at Habiba Studio of Middle Eastern Dance June 6, 2012 Oriental dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise. Women all over the globe have taken to this dance and it flourishes today in Asia, Europe and the Americas as well as the Middle East.
Habiba trains dancers in Middle Eastern movement techniques and cultural traditions at her Philadelphia studio. She is a leading researcher of the dances of Egypt and Tunisia and teaches belly dance as well as the traditional... | Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East | 06/06/12 | Philadelphia |
| Hip-Hop Essentials: Hip Hop Choreography! | Darlington Arts Center | 06/06/12 | Garnet Valley |
Princess and Pirates Dance Parties Workshop for ages 3-6 Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center June 8, 2012 Explore creative movement, follow an instructor's dance moves and have a lot of fun while dressing up like your favorite character! Students will play some movement games and listen to songs from their favorite movies. Join one or all of these Friday evening dance parties! | Darlington Arts Center | 06/08/12 | Garnet Valley |
Cross-Rhythms - An Evening of Tap DancePresented by Lady Hoofers Society at Performance Garage June 8, 2012 Cross-Rhythms - An Evening of Tap Dance will be presented one night at the Performance Garage. Produced by tap dancer and choreographer Pamela Hetherington, the concert will feature professional tap dancers Michele Dunleavy, Germaine Ingram, and Darrell Williams, along with Philadelphia-based modern dancer Leah Stein and London-based Bharatanatyam dancer, Suparna Banerjee. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by the Jon Katz Quartet and other special musical guests. | Lady Hoofers Society | 06/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Cross-Rhythms: An Evening of Tap Dance and Jazz MusicPresented by Lady Hoofers at Performance Garage June 8, 2012 Produced by tap dancer and choreographer Pamela Hetherington, the concert will feature new works by professional tap dancers Michele Dunleavy, Pamela Hetherington, Germaine Ingram, and Darrell Williams, along with Philadelphia-based modern dancer Leah Stein and London-based Bharatanatyam dancer, Suparna Banerjee. Live jazz accompaniment will be provided by the Jon Katz Quartet, vocalist Dena Underwood and other special musical guests. Please come for a dynamic and exciting evening of tap... | Lady Hoofers | 06/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Magazine's Be Well Boot Camp for WomenPresented by Philadelphia Magazine at Drexel University Recreation Center June 9, 2012 Get motivated. Get educated. Get fit. Indulge in rejuvenating massages, makeovers, and manicures; move to the beats of the hottest fitness classes and techniques; and taste the healthiest, seasonal, farm-fresh foods; and connect with leading health experts on the latest medical advancements. | Philadelphia Magazine | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
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