| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 21st Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival Presented by Ukrainian American Sport Center at Ukrainian American Sport Center August 26, 2012 Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous, climatic, power, rhythm and strength of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance, and every brilliant... | Ukrainian American Sport Center | 08/26/12 | Horsham |
| 9th Annual Italian Heritage Festival of Gloucester County | Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission | 09/30/12 | West Deptford |
Absolute Beginner Adult BalletPresented by Philly Dance Fitness September 12, 2011-September 3, 2012 Ballet's not just for the kids and pros. It's time for you to step up to the barre! Join Philly Dance Fitness' expert ballet instructor, Beverly Holskin, for a new series of ballet workshops for adult beginners.
| Philly Dance Fitness | 09/12/11-
09/03/12 | 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 |
Aida Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 18, 2012 Performed at the Opera Festival St. Margarethen in Austria
(NR) HD digital
d. Robert Herzl
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer
Starring Eszter Sümegi, Kostadin Andreev, Cornelia Helfricht
Recorded live in HD at the Opera Festival St. Margarethen, Verdi’s masterful classic of forbidden love between Egyptian leader Radames and Ethiopian princess Aida is presented in extravagant fashion. Packed with live... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/18/12 | Bryn Mawr |
American Travelling Morrice Presented by Stockton Inn at Stockton Inn July 31-June 17, 2012 The American Travelling Morrice is comprised of dancers and musicians from across North America and abroad. While many of us perform regularly with teams in our hometowns, we come together for one week each year to form the Travelling Morrice. Since 1976, the group has toured throughout the Northeastern United States and England. Morris dancing is an English country tradition, with roots in medieval street theatre. For hundreds of years, teams of white-clad men have capered and stepped... | Stockton Inn | 07/31/12-
06/17/12 | Stockton |
An American in Paris Sing-Along (1951)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 3, 2012 At the top of his career, Gene Kelly is unbeatable in this Best Picture-winning musical romp. As American emigre Jerry Mulligan, a starving artist in Paris, Kelly exudes charisma while he sings and dances his way through the music of George Gershwin and woos a local French girl, played by Leslie Caron. Prove to your friends “I Got Rhythm” at this sing-along event.
An American in Paris Sing-Along runs for 1 hr 53 min in digital. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/03/12 | Bryn Mawr |
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 |
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 |
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 |
AvalanchePresented by Headlong Dance Theater at Performance Garage June 14-June 16, 2012 When you’re young, performing is often competitive. Dance team. Beauty contests. Acting auditions. If you keep performing, you find something new. Something bigger and wilder and more ordinary. You find your actual body. | Headlong Dance Theater | 06/14/12-
06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Bailamos Saturdays Presented by Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar March 10, 2012-March 30, 2013 Every Saturday at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar featuring the Late-Night Latin Floorshow!
DJ Shino Urena & Decybals spin non-stop salsa, merengue, bachata, Latin house and tropical beats. Nick Netto spins vocal house, Party Traxx and old school hits.
For Bottle Service Reservations call 215-627-0666 or email rsvpPHL@CubaLibreRestaurant.com.
Must be 21 with ID. Fashionable attire required. | Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar | 03/10/12-
03/30/13 | Philadelphia |
BalletX 2012 Summer Intensive Presented by BalletX at The Wilma Theater July 16-July 28, 2012 BalletX, Philadelphia’s innovative and groundbreaking contemporary ballet company, is currently searching for 25 adventurous young dance artists (ages 16-22) to experience its 2012 Summer Intensive.
The 2012 Summer Intensive offers dancers the unique opportunity to learn and perform exclusive BalletX repertory on the stage of The Wilma Theater, located on the Avenue of the Arts in downtown Philadelphia. Participants will sharpen their classical ballet technique and be... | BalletX | 07/16/12-
07/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Beginner Belly Dance ClassesPresented by Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East at Habiba Studio of Middle Eastern Dance January 18-July 25, 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 folkloric... | Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East | 01/18/12-
07/25/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
Broadway Summer Dance/Musical Theater Workshop (ages 6-18)Presented by Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts July 9-July 20, 2012 This fun and exciting intensive workshop for both boys and girls features jazz, Broadway theater dance, song & dance, voice, audition workshop, scene study and acting class. No prior performing experience is necessary. The 2-week session will end with a performance for friends and family. The performance will be on the last day (July 20th).
Learn new skills and make new friends at the same time! This program is centered around teaching skill progression, while encouraging each... | Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts | 07/09/12-
07/20/12 | Newtown |
Camp Media Theatre 2012Presented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 18-August 24, 2012 Camp Media Theatre 2012 is an extraordinary and exciting opportunity for young actors to study with professional directors, performers and technicians. This intensive, two-week day camp is a fun, enriching and rewarding experience. Campers write, design and perform an improvisational theatre production that is performed on the Media Theatre stage for family and friends the final Friday evening of each camp session at 5:30 pm (there is a "door cost" to see this production of $4 per... | Media Theatre for the Performing Arts | 06/18/12-
08/24/12 | Media |
Camp WalnutPresented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre July 9-August 5, 2012 Camp Walnut is "serious fun." Join the area's best teaching artists and kids who love theatre for four weeks of intense training, dynamic performances and friendship! Philadelphia's youngest stars study at America's oldest theatre, located at 9th and Walnut Streets. Three divisions are offered for campers ages 8-18, from beginner to advanced, so each student can develop his or her talent. | Walnut Street Theatre | 07/09/12-
08/05/12 | Philadelphia |
CHI Artists Summer WorkshopsPresented by Kun Yang Lin/Dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center June 4-August 24, 2012 Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers hosts daily dance workshops by Philadelphia's leading professional dance artists, educators, performers, and choreographers. Most classes are designed for intermediate/advanced dancers, but all levels of movers are welcome to come and dance! | Kun Yang Lin/Dancers | 06/04/12-
08/24/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Colonial Day CampPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead June 25-June 29, 2012 Students entering fourth through sixth grade in fall 2012 will experience childhood activities and crafts of the colonial period during this hands-on activities camp program. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Worcester |
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 |
| Dance Exhibition | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Dancehall SweatPresented by Raediant Movement February 4-August 4, 2012 Dancehall Sweat is based on Caribbean Street dance that is all about confidence and attitude. This style of dance includes elements of African, hip-hop, house, zouk, salsa, and Jamaican folklore dances. The Flava style is creative, expressive, fun, and the music takes you away. Dancehall Flava dance can be seen in videos by artist such as Beyonce, Rihanna, M.I.A., and Sean Paul
| Raediant Movement | 02/04/12-
08/04/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
De Pueblo a Pueblo: A Celebration of Mexican Culture in Venues throughout PhiladelphiaPresented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Various Locations April 27-June 16, 2012 De Pueblo a Pueblo (From Town to Town) is an eight-week celebration in Spring 2012 that will honor our local Mexican community by promoting greater understanding of traditional arts, language, and history of our southern neighbors. The citywide festival will connect this growing population and their customs with a broader Philadelphia audience.
This festival will kick off with the opening reception for Echele Ganas: Do Your Best, a photographic exhibition featuring the... | Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | 04/27/12-
06/16/12 | |
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 |
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 |
Dreams, Myths and FairytalesPresented by The Feltonville Dream Center June 30, 2012 Come join the Feltonville Dream Center Dance Program as they dance through Dreams, Myths and Fairytales. This special treat is sure to tickle the fancy of those young and old. | The Feltonville Dream Center | 06/30/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Dublin Borough's 100th Anniversary CelebrationPresented by Dublin Borough, Bucks County September 7-September 9, 2012 Dublin Borough is turning 100 in September 2012! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!! Friday, Sept 8 – concert featuring “The Philly Funk Authority” at the Dublin Firehouse. Saturday, Sept 9 – 5k Run, Parade down Main Street, Antique Car Show, Festival with kids activities, music, food, vendors, artisans and much more! The end of the night will feature a Fireworks Display! Sunday, Sept 10 – Arts Fest with kids rides, food and the Muscular... | Dublin Borough, Bucks County | 09/07/12-
09/09/12 | Dublin |
Early Morning ZumbaPresented by Philly Dance Fitness May 2, 2012-May 1, 2013 Ditch the workout—join the party! Zumba® fuses international rhythms with easy to follow moves so you can have a blast while getting in shape.
Burn calories with a heart-pumping dance party! If you just can’t get enough Zumba, classes are offerred almost every day of the week. Check out a class anytime, no membership or pre-registration required! Pay $10 drop-in or save by purchasing a multi-class pass or membership. A five-class card gets you an entire class... | Philly Dance Fitness | 05/02/12-
05/01/13 | Philadelphia |
elseFestPresented by Something Else Festival Inc June 22-June 23, 2012 A two-day bluegrass, jamgrass and acoustic music festival. Artists include The Infamous Stringdusters, Todd Sheaffer & John Skehan (of Railroad Earth), Andy McKee, Mason Porter, The Manatawny Creek Ramblers, Hogmaw, Copper Into Steel, Couple Days, Blue Moon Soup, Across the Pond, Strange Fur, Trevor Gordon Hall, Calum Graham, Ben Lapps, Sean Faust, Vahe Sarkissian, Sandra Bae, The Heard (acoustic), Fiorenza-Dowlin, Fontaine Cooley, Among Trees, Vinegar Creek Constiuency, and Black... | Something Else Festival Inc | 06/22/12-
06/23/12 | Wagontown |
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 |
| Family Celebration of Childhood Arts | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Free Argentine Tango Beginner Class Every FridayPresented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School January 6-December 21, 2012 Every Friday, the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School hosts a free beginner class! Come alone or with ten of your best friends to try out tango in a relaxed, fun environment. | Philadelphia Argentine Tango School | 01/06/12-
12/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage!Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza February 4-June 23, 2012 Every Saturday, enjoy a free performance live in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, as Wolfgang Puck serves up happy hour specials and delectable snacks. The shows will feature local talent in a variety of genres, from instrumental ensembles and exhilarating dance troupes to stunning vocalists and innovative jazz combos. Grab your friends (and maybe a date?) for the perfect pre-dinner or pre-show experience.
Drink Specials: $1 off beers and $2 off wines at the PECO... | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza | 02/04/12-
06/23/12 | 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 |
| Gilda's Club Paws 4 Life Dog Walk | Gilda's Club: Delaware Valley | 10/06/12 | Warminster |
GLBT Nite at the NOTEPresented by Shelita Buffet at The Note January 10, 2012-January 8, 2013 GLBT mixer with drag performances and dancing for all. | Shelita Buffet | 01/10/12-
01/08/13 | West Chester |
| Gospel Choir Annual Night of Ministries | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Half-life: Circus-Theater Meets Science FictionPresented by Tangle Movement Arts June 1-June 2, 2012 Half-life is circus-theater meets science fiction: Eight women on trapeze survive the end of the world and ask, what comes next? Inspired by complex machines, survivalist propaganda, and the animal kingdom, Half-life is an exploration of utopian visions, strategies for getting through the apocalypse, humans vs. robots, systems, time, and decay. Tangle Movement Arts showcases its narrative, interactive style and builds and breaks connections between the ground and the air in this dance for... | Tangle Movement Arts | 06/01/12-
06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
| Hip-Hop Essentials: Hip Hop Choreography! | Darlington Arts Center | 06/06/12 | Garnet Valley |
| Hip-Hop Essentials: Intro to Break Dancing! | Darlington Arts Center | 05/23/12 | Garnet Valley |
| Imagine Africa Free Community Night | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
| Intro to Contemporary Dance Workshop | Darlington Arts Center | 05/22/12 | Garnet Valley |
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