INhale Performance Series

12-18-2009 - 12-18-2009

Friday

CHI Movement Arts Center

http://www.kunyanglin,org

CHI Movement Arts Center - 1316 S 9th Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $10

267-687-3739

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers' INhale Performance Series is a community initiative to help local and emerging movement artists perform their work Selected artists, who are chosen via an application process, receive free performance space, technical assistance and audience feedback Call now to reserve your tickets – our previous performances have been sold out!

River North Dance Chicago

01-14-2010 - 01-16-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, January 14 at 7:30 pm Friday, January 15 at 8 pm Saturday, January 16 at 2 pm and 8 pm

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this hot, sassy, and daringly versatile group with five new works created by Artistic Director Frank Chaves and choreographers Robert Battle and Lauri Stallings Enjoy Broadway to ballroom, jazz to contemporary, and everything in between, performed by an outstanding powerhouse company of dancers Program highlights include Chaves’ Habaneras, the Music of Cuba, an homage to his heritage, set to music by Cuba’s most popular composers including Ernesto Lecuona, and Sherry Zunker’s original signature work, Reality of a Dreamer These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

Streb

02-04-2010 - 02-06-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Tickets: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 pm Friday, February 5 at 8 pm Saturday, February 6 at 2 pm and 8 pm

The Evil Knievel of dance and MacArthur Genius Award fellow Elizabeth Streb blends slam dancing, extreme sports, circus, and Hollywood stunt work into a performance that will delight both dance audiences and thrill-seekers alike! Streb’s “Pop Action” choreography challenges gravity and what is humanly possible in her latest tour-de-force Brave, featuring Olympian conditioned dancers in constant motion turning traditionally unoccupied spaces into new performance arenas It’s a car chase and demolition derby at the same time, complete with spills, chills and thrills! These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

Winged Woman Dance: Residue

02-06-2010 - 02-06-2010

Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $25

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Join Winged Woman Dance for a provocative experience in which intimate and emotionally wrought segments of movement investigate the complexity of the human condition that compels us to do everything without the help or need of a loving God Winged Woman Dance is a Philadelphia based ensemble founded by Tina Heuges that is dedicated to in-depth collaborations between visual artists, musicians and dancers This performance is part of the Annenberg Center's By Local Series

Bad Boys of Dance

04-15-2010 - 04-17-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 pm Friday, April 16 at 8 pm Saturday, April 17 at 2 pm and 8 pm

Wunderkind and prodigy Rasta Thomas (winner of just about every gold medal at major international ballet competitions) wants to show you that men can dance His troupe, Bad Boys of Dance, features the most versatile virtuosi male dancers on the planet These techno wonders can and do anything and everything, fusing hip-hop, capoeira, jazz, and contemporary ballet into one awe-inspiring event, wowing audiences worldwide You’ve seen some of his dancers on TV’s So You Think You Can Dance, but you’ll have to attend the show to find out if you think they can dance! These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

MOMIX: Botanica

05-20-2010 - 05-22-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $24-$42 (afternoon performances) $28-$48 (evening performances)

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Thursday, May 20 at 7:30 pm Friday, May 21 at 8 pm Saturday, May 22 at 2 pm and 8 pm

From the creator of Lunar Sea, Opus Cactus, Baseball, Orbit, and Passion, comes Botanica Creating a total theatrical dance environment, MOMIX returns to the Annenberg Center and transforms the stage into other worldly beauty, transfixing the audience with their special brand of stage magic MOMIX combines larger-than-life athletic dance, riveting music, inventive costumes and props to create a world of surrealistic images, brought to life by a cast of dancer-illusionists Costumes, projections, and props designed by Michael Curry (The Lion King) evoke a vivid landscape populated by Artistic Director Moses Pendleton’s whimsical, mythical imagination These performances are part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents

Platinum Dance Studio Grand Opening

08-02-2009 - 08-17-2014

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Platinum Dance Studio llc

http://www.platinumpoledancestudio.com/

Platinum Dance Studio - 4529 Germantown Ave 3rd floor Philadelphia PA 19144

Admission: $15 per session

267-582-3778

platinumpoledancestudio@gmail.com

http://www.platinumpoledancestudio.com

Start Time(s): 4:30-5:30 Yoga 5:30-6:30 Sensual Dance 6:30-7:30 Pole Dance 7:30-8:30 Pole Dance 8:30-9:30 Pole Dance

It is to provide women of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience levels a unique form of exercise that will strengthen and tone their bodies while unleashing their inner goddess in a safe, fun and encouraging environment We call this form of exercise "alternative dance fitness" and will burn fat and calories, help you lose weight, build strong muscle, rhythm, a healthy self-image and boost self-confidence!

Get your dancer off on the right "modern" foot Creative self-expression and a more relaxed style of movement are the hallmarks of this dance genre Dancers will learn to use gravity to their advantage, as well as technical vocabulary linked to modern greats like Martha Graham, Jose Limon and more Barefeet only

Get your dancer off on the right "modern" foot Creative self-expression and a more relaxed style of movement are the hallmarks of this dance genre Dancers will learn to use gravity to their advantage, as well as technical vocabulary linked to modern greats like Martha Graham, Jose Limon and more Barefeet only

A New Zealand expression for daring and bravery, Black Grace truly is unique in the world of dance Founded in 1995 by choreographer Neil Ieremia, this all-male dance troupe fuses Pacific traditional cultures with the athleticism of contemporary dance Program will include Minoi, showcasing Samoan slap dancing and singing; Surface, which traces the masculine traditions of the Samoan culture; and a new work for this tour, Gathering Clouds

This special 40th Anniversary Program features the world premiere of a new ballet by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, co-commissioned for Philadanco by Kimmel Center Presents and the August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh
Zollar: World Premiere
Meyers: Element in Which it Takes Place
Brown: Gate Keepers

For nearly two decades, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has brought its unique vision of classical intelligence and western ingenuity to the world of dance Applauded at such venerable venues as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and the Kennedy Center and praised by the New York Times as “a breath of fresh air,” the pioneering troupe makes its Kimmel Center debut Sue’s Leg, choreographed by Twyla Tharp, is a reconstruction of the 1975 ballet inspired by 1930s dancehalls, with music by Fats Waller Choreographed by Jorma Elo, Red Sweet is set to music by Vivaldi and Biber

Philly's Dance Collective

11-20-2009 - 11-21-2009

Friday, Saturday

ContempraDance Theatre

http://www.contempradancetheatre.org

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $20

6102253007

infor@contempradance.com

http://www.danceboxoffice.com/

Start Time(s): Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 7:30 pm

ContempraDance Theatre presents Philly's Dance Collective featuring Philly's top professional dance companies/artists Featured companies/artists for Friday, November 20th: ContempraDance Theatre, Kate Jordan, Extreme Kicks, West Chester Dance Works Signature Co, 180 Dance Company, Diana Jewell, Marcel Williams Foster, Louis DeVaughn Nelson Featured companies/artists for Saturday November 21st: ContempraDance Theatre, SHARP Dance Co, Chisena Dance, Dangerous & Movin Dance Co, JT Lotus Dance Co, David Perschica & Tapography, Tara Madsen, Francesca Stigliano

Philly Nutt Crak-Up

12-11-2009 - 12-12-2009

Friday, Saturday

ContempraDance Theatre

http://www.contempradance.com/theatre/thtr_sched.html

Drexel University - Mandell Theater - 3201 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Adults: $25 Children/students: $22 (Call for Group Rate of 15 or more)

6102253007

info@contempradance.com

http://www.danceboxoffice.com

Start Time(s): Friday: 7:30 pm Saturday: 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm

The Rappin SugarPlum Fairy is back in Philly with her battling Hip Hoppin Rats, City Hall Dolls, Captain Philadelphia and Liberty Belle-Anne for another season of the hilarious holiday dance spoof, "Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up" This crazy holiday take-off of the Nutcracker is based on an original rap song written by the SugarPlum Fairy herself A story filled with superheroes, kung-fu fighting, and making friends at the Kingdom of Prussia, the “Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up” combine’s comedy, hip-hop, jazz, modern and ballet dance to create a memorable event for audiences The story is filled with references to local Philadelphia places, personalities, foods and skylines The Philly Nutt has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine, Dance Magazine, the City Paper and a feature segment on 6 ABC’s Prime Time Weekly show (Dec 2007) Appropriate for all audiences of all ages You can’t miss this one! Saturday 2:30 Showbring a camera and have your child get an autograph and photo taken with your favorite Philly Nutt character after the show!

MFA Dance Concert

11-20-2009 - 11-21-2009

Friday, Saturday

Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance

http://www.temple.edu/boyer/enp/schedule_of_events.htm

Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater - Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue Philadelphia PA 19122

Admission: Tickets: $20 general admission $15 students and senior citizens $10 with Dance USA Philadelphia Dance Pass $5 for students with OWLcard

Start Time(s): Friday, November 20 at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 21 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm

MFA Dance Concert Featuring Erin Cairns and Ashleigh Penrod

BFA Dance Concert: Choreography by Graduating Seniors

12-04-2009 - 12-05-2009

Friday, Saturday

Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance

http://www.temple.edu/boyer/enp/schedule_of_events.htm

Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater - Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue Philadelphia PA 19122

Admission: $20 general admission $15 students and senior citizens $10 with Dance USA Philadelphia Dance Pass $5 for students with OWLcard

Start Time(s): Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 5 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm

BFA Dance Concert Choreography by graduating seniors

ContempraDance Theatre and Youth Regional Dance Festival

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

ContempraDance Theatre

http://www.contempradancetheatre.org

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $20 general admission

6102253007

info@contempradance.com

Start Time(s): 2:30 pm

ContempraDance Theatre presents an afternoon of eclectic dance works featuring new choreography by Gail Vartanian followed by a special performance of the “Youth Regional Dance Festival”, the regions top pre-professional youth dance companies featuring, ContempraYouth Dancers, Verve Danz Ensemble, Chester Valley Dance Company, LeRoux School of Dance, Academy of Notre Dame, Hand Cap Dance, Nardhana Academy of Dance

BalletX: Fall Series 2009 at the Wilma Theater

11-19-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

BalletX

http://www.balletx.org/

The Wilma Theater - 265 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: $30 General, $25 Senior, $20 Student

215-546-7824

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8531&org=wt

Start Time(s): Thursday-Saturday, Nov 19-21 at 8 pm Saturday-Sunday, Nov 21-22 at 2 pm

BalletX opens its third season as the resident dance company of The Wilma Theater with Fall Series 2009, an intriguing presentation of three dance premieres by three choreographers: Alex Ketley, an award-winning independent dance maker, presents Silt, an exciting dance of extreme physicality exploring how personal ideas about oneself can get lost in the sweep of life SILT is set to a collage by TarJMB of the music by Chris Clark, Giovanni Pergolesi and Arvo Pärt Meredith Rainey, a former soloist with Pennsylvania Ballet, returns to BalletX after dancing with the company for two past seasons His new work is inspired by a Chris Armstrong painting called “Summerhead “ and is set to a contemporary cello piece “World to Come” by David Lang Title TBA Matthew Neenan, co-founder and artistic director of BalletX, features his new ballet that brings out individuality of dancers, focusing on solo and duet dancing, set to a contemporary soundtrack Please stay a little longer after a show to meet the choreographers at one of the Post-Show Q&A Sessions offered at the opening night performance on November 19 (with Alex Keltey and Meredith Rainey) and following the Saturday matinee, November 21 (with Alex Ketley and Matthew Neenan)

Blind Faith

11-22-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday

SHARP Dance Company

http://www.sharpdance.org

Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater - Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue Philadelphia PA 19122

Admission: $20 General Admission $15 DancePass Holders/ Students with ID $5 Temple Students with Owl Card

215-880-2306

corpdancer@yahoo.com

http://www.danceboxoffice.com

Start Time(s): 3 pm (This is a rescheduled performance for the Saturday, October 24th show that was canceled due to the fire alarm)

Addictive, uninhibited emotion, eccentric partnering, artistic collaboration and intense unison material fuse in contemporary movement, connecting the audience through individual interpretation To intensify and transform dance into an odyssey, Sharp merges with local artists enhancing its innovative choreography with exceptionally moving photography, imaginative set pieces, and stimulating music and media Again collaborating with: Kylene Cleaver, Photography and Lauren Mandilian, Projection Artistry and original work by Guest Choreographer Steven Vaughn of Parsons Dance Company, NY  Photo Credit: Bill Hebert

Melange Contemporary Dance Company: A Night at the Folies Bergere

11-20-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Village Productions

http://www.tripac.org

Tri-County Performing Arts Center - 245 E High Street Pottstown PA 19464

Admission: $17 Adults $15 Student/Senior(65+) $13 Child (12 & under) $2 off per ticket for groups of 10 or more!

610-970-1199

marta@villageproductions.org

http://www.tripac.org

Start Time(s): Friday and Saturday, 8:00 pm Sunday 3:00 pm

Come out for the second season of Tri-PAC’s new resident professional dance company, Melange, as they present a multi-media visual art, dance, music and vocal extravaganza, A Night at the Folies Bergere Featuring paintings of French impressionists and the music of Josephine Baker, Shostakovich and Pink Floyd (including a tribute to the 70s entitled “8-Tracks, Peace, Love, and Polyester”) this production encompasses a mix of modern, jazz and other diverse dance and music forms Energetic, creative, challenging and expressive, Melange offers the audience the opportunity to explore professional level contemporary dance right in your own back yard!

Broadway's Best join South Jersey's rising stars onstage in The Nutcracka this December   With a nearly sold out show last, year, The Nutcracka, a Hip Hop version of the classical ballet, presented by, Remix Theater, a South Jersey dance theatre company, has quickly become a new holiday tradition for the whole family In this years performances, South Jersey's young stars are joined by World Renowned artists like, Karen Callaway Williams (Lincoln Center Performer, Touring member of Riverdance), Maurice Chestnut (from Carnegie Hall and Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) Fred Vasallo, Co-Director and choreographer, has adapted the classic holiday favorite, "remixed" the story through a new and dynamic perspective which uses a combination of drama, music and urban hip hop dance Fred Vasallo's choreography is pure joy in motion! This production will appeal to a wide variety of audiences both young and old alike - it will certainly inspire a whole new generation of theatergoers! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a new version of a classic holiday event with the whole family in the storybook atmosphere of the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood 

Carols in Color

12-17-2009 - 12-20-2009

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Eleone Dance Theatre

http://eleonedance.org/chistory.htm

Freedom Theatre - 1346 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19121

Admission: $28 General Admission $25 Seniors, Students w/ID and Children $24 Group rate price for 10 or More (Please call Eleone Dance Theatre @ 267-235-0163)

1-800-838-3006

INFO@ELEONEDANCE.ORG

http://BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM

Start Time(s): Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 8:00 pm Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 4:00pm

Carols in Color is a holiday dance musical that retells the gospel according to St Matthew by using contemporary music, exuberant dance and powerful narration Carols in Color features the vocals of Veronica Underwood, Dawn Thompson-Blandford, Jeremy Holder, Tina Fink, Tracy Harris, Kairi Guinn, Nieasha Cherry, Aminadab A Baker and Musical Duo 2Fold and the soul-stirring movements of Eleone Dance Theatre and their second company 

Atypical: Artist Showcase

12-13-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday

Painted Bride Art Center

http://paintedbride.org/atypical-artist-showcase/

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $10

215-925-9914

tickets@paintedbride.org

http://paintedbride.org/atypical-artist-showcase/

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Although the Bride has been bending genres for forty years, they recognize that there’s a lot of artistic territory out there that they don’t cover And there are many artists in Philadelphia and beyond who get few chances to display their remarkable gifts to the world Locally, there are seldom platforms to showcase those incredibly rare individuals (or groups) that defy category, yet inspire awe nonetheless In the new series, Atypical, Painted Bride is working with co-curators who have their fingers on the pulse of the next big thing and putting them on the Bride’s stage

In Retrospect: A Concert of Appreciation

12-12-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Leah Stein Dance Company

http://www.leahsteindance.org

Susan Hess Modern Dance - 2030 Sansom Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $10 general admission $8 Students/Seniors/DancePASS

http://www.danceboxoffice.com/product_details.php?category_id=0&item_id=184

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Leah Stein Dance Company presents an introspective concert of dance at Susan Hess Modern Dance Studio In Retrospect explores new improvisational scores and revisits past works The Company, typically known for dancing in unusual sites, returns to the studio, where Leah Stein began her Philadelphia career LSDC’s lush and interconnected dancing will be heightened in this intimate setting The evening will also feature long-time collaborator Toshi Makihara and a solo performance by Leah Stein