Tango Hop

11-20-2008 - 01-01-2037

Saturday

Tango 411 Studio

http://www.tangohop.com

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Admission: 10

610-864-2323

Start Time(s): The Tango Hop starts with a mini lesson at 9 pm and continues until very late in the evening

Argentine Tango every Second Saturday in Media, PA Located at the Tango 411 Studio Introductory lesson at 9pm, social Argentine Tango dancing 9:30pm until late For details and directions visit our website or call! With your $10 you will receive introductory lesson, lite fare and social dancing until late

Tango 411 Studio offers Argentine Tango every Thursday evening! Learn to tango in a cozy, welcoming space with passionate teachers and hosts A beginner's series runs on Thursdays from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm followed by an intermediate workshop from 7:30 pm-9:00 pm At 9:00 pm the social dance begins! Tango ''practica'' or practice dance time is from 9:00 pm until 12:00 am every Thursday All are welcome, no partner required

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

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

05-14-2010 - 05-16-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Merriam Theater

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=3524

Merriam Theater - 250 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $20-$70

215-893-1999

http://www.kimmelcenter.org

Start Time(s):

Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers' bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting

Tres Compadres with Flamenco Dancer

04-17-2010 - 04-17-2010

Sunday

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music

http://www.psalmsalon.com

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music - 5841 Overbrook Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131

Admission: $16

888-241-0769

http://thepsalmsalon.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/music/tres-compadres-concert-with-flamenco-dancer/philadelphia/FCC05302-C248-41BE-8543-6B71BBB16F5

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Tres Compadres is a modern flamenco ensemble that explores the boundaries of flamenco and fusion while embracing the elements of tradition that make this genre of music such an incredible art form Inspired by such notable artists as Paco de Lucia, Gerardo Nunez, Tomatito, and Vicente Amigo, Tres Compadres continues the legacy of seeking new ways of applying musical growth to an old tradition The concept behind the songs recorded on Que Pasa was to reflect the ensemble as a unit This is not your typical “musicians back up guitarist” flamenco cd Fast paced unison lines, thoughtful melodies, and complex rhythms interjected with virtuoso solos are featured throughout by all members of the ensemble The band tackles such flamenco song forms (palos) as buleria, rumba, solea por buleria, tangos, tarantas, and solea

Craig Bickhardt and Fontaine Cooley

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

Sunday

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music

http://www.psalmsalon.com

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music - 5841 Overbrook Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131

Admission: $16

888-241-0769

http://thepsalmsalon.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/music/craig-bickhardt--fontaine-cooley/philadelphia/0736F10B-4F3D-4B3A-9F28-B7683062F92

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Craig Bickhardt's new CD Brother To The Wind contains some of the best work he has done in a long career dedicated to ennobling the art of song Bickhardt's songs have been recorded by over 100 artists including luminaries such as Johnny Cash, BB King, Allison Krauss, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Janis Ian and Art Garfunkle For this project, Bickhardt dug deep into his 800-tune catalog These songs are highly artistic, and throughout his extraordinary career he has picked up many believers among the better artists of his generation Fontaine Cooley is original acoustic instrumental music fusing jazz, funk, blues, country, bluegrass and an occasional latin groove What started as a casual conversation between two old musical friends, grew into the rekindling of their passion for playing music together The instrumentation, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass and drums, might lead one to expect a certain type of music, perhaps country or even bluegrass But while elements of those genres are evident, there are also liberal doses of jazz, funk, blues and Latin, all of which fuse into a style and sound that is uniquely Fontaine Cooley Each song is a small journey, and just when it seems the route is identified, an unexpected turn, a surprising detour occurs 

Steve Giordano's Spacetet

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Saturday

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music

http://www.psalmsalon.com

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music - 5841 Overbrook Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131

Admission: $16

888-241-0769

http://thepsalmsalon.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/music/steve-giordanos-spacetet/philadelphia/EB25908D-6EE7-4FDC-A78D-23818485DCE

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Steve Giordano is a Philadelphia jazz guitarist in great company He has lived, learned, loved and played in the most evolutionary age of creative music in America Early teachers were by way of radio and then 45 and LP records from the nineteen fifties The past several years have proven incredibly fruitful for Giordano He formed an ensemble known as the Steve Giordano Spacetet The Spacetet is the culmination of decades of Giordano's compositional development and musical relationships The Spacetet is comprised of Bob Meashey on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Howell on bass, John Mosemann on drums and percussion and Peter Cobb on alto saxophone Giordano has recently composed a number of pieces designed to highlight the group's sensitive and interactive sound

Jim Boggia

05-08-2010 - 05-08-2010

Saturday

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music

http://www.psalmsalon.com

PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music - 5841 Overbrook Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131

Admission: $16

888-241-0769

http://thepsalmsalon.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/music/jim-boggia/philadelphia/129B6619-305D-44DD-8220-8FD888F5B6F

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Misadventures In Stereo, the third album by widely lauded singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jim Boggia, is unmistakably the work of a true believer and pop craftsman who’s closely acquainted with music’s capacity for transcendent uplift His songs get the balance right between devastating beauty and sadness, and the big fat joke that is life Born blind in one eye and with limited vision in the other, Boggia grew up an only child with an acutely developed ear for music Blackberry selected one of his tracks for a new ad campaign and his songs have also been featured on MTV’s Real World and ABC-TV’s Men In Trees He’s developed a loyal grass-roots fan base for his dynamic, improvisational live shows His work has been embraced by numerous fellow artists and kindred spirits, many of who have lent their talents to Boggia’s albums 

English Dance

11-16-2009 - 12-31-2010

Wednesday

Germantown Country Dancers

http://www.germantowncountrydancers.org

Merion Friends Meeting Social Hall - 615 Montgomery Avenue Lower Merion PA 19066

Admission: $7 General admission $6 Members

Start Time(s): Wednesdays @ 8 pm (Except for the month of August)

If you've seen Jane Austen movies, then you've seen English Country Dancing Some dances are elegant, some rowdy, some romantic, some playful Each dance has its own tune Often the first thing that attracts people to English dancing is the splendid live music This is social, community dancing Dancers take a different partner for each dance of the evening, and join a "set" of couples One of the pleasures of this kind of dancing is that you interact with everyone in the room Dancers are encouraged to be attentive to each other as well as to the dance patterns New people are welcome any time Arrive at 7:30 for a brief orientation to basic dance figures at the beginning of any Wednesday night dance You don't need to bring a partner Wear loose, comfortable clothes, and flat shoes that won't skid or stick on a wood floor If you can walk you can dance!

Open-Role Tango

12-03-2009 - 06-10-2010

Thursday

Queering Tango

http://queeringtango.wordpress.com

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Admission: $15/person/class

Start Time(s): Thursdays Beginner: 7:00 to 8:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced: 8:30 to 10:00 PM

Tango is celebrated as one of the most beautiful, sensual, intimate, and complex of all social dances Join the burgeoning queer tango movement where people dance with whom they please, unconfined by strict gender roles This class focuses on tango as a physical outlet for artistry, emotion, and desire; stresses interpersonal connection and communication; and can help build confidence, flexibility, and new relationships Participants will be grounded in tango basics while touching upon dynamics unique to queer tango No partner necessary

Classes in Egyptian style Belly Dance

01-18-2010 - 12-15-2010

Monday, Wednesday

Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East

http://www.habibastudio.com

Habiba Studio of Middle Eastern Dance - 611 S Leithgow Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: Beginners classes $96 for 8 weeks Register online through Paypal

215 925-5436

habibaraqs@aol.com

http://www.habibastudio.com

Start Time(s): Beginners: M 8:30-9:30 pm, W 6-7 pm Intermediate: M 6-7:30 pm Advanced: W 7-9 pm

Classes in Egyptian Style belly dance - all levels from beginner to professional

Belly Dance Classes at Habiba Studio

01-14-2010 - 12-15-2010

Monday, Wednesday

Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East

http://www.habibastudio.com

Habiba Studio of Middle Eastern Dance - 611 S Leithgow Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $15-$160

215 925-5436

habibaraqs@aol.com

http://www.habibastudio.com

Start Time(s): Beginner classes: Monday 8:30-9:30 pm, Wednesday 6-7 pm Intermediate classes: Monday 6-7:30 pm Advanced: Wednesday 7-9 pm

Bellydance for fitness and fun Continuously forming classes throughout the year (South St area) Group classes in all levels: Beginner through Professional

Irish Dance lessons are held every Monday Please call for more info

A colorful, funny, fast-paced musical featuring the outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B Jones from the children’s book series written by Barbara Parks This enjoyable family musical theater is about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations Performed by the professional acting troupe, Theatreworks, USA

Tony Kenny's Celtic Nights

03-28-2010 - 03-28-2010

Sunday

Ivyland New Church

http://www.celticnights.eventbrite.com

Mitchell Performing Arts Center - 800 Tomlinson Road Bryn Athyn PA 19006

Admission: $25

2155896278

http://www.celticnights.eventbrite.com

Start Time(s): 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm

A celebration of Irish music, song, dance and laughter

Veninos, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of street and shanty town children in urban Venezuela, and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills join hands and present a benefit concert in Rose Hall Performing will be Casa de Venezuela Music Ensemble and Dance Troupe and the a cappella groups, Hilltones and Hilltrebles, from The Hill School, Pottstown On display will be an art exhibit of Venezuela inspired paintings by local artist Mary Jo Kimball Hopton Her paintings will be available to view at wwwveninosorg, and on Facebook during March 2010 Additionally, Chester County scenes captured in painting by Tim Swartz, in prints by Anne Keen, and in photos by Red Hammer will be on display and also available for purchase A ticketed reception will follow the concert offering a chance to meet the musicians and artists and enjoy Latin American refreshments 

St Patrick's Day Beef and Beer

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

East Falls Community Council

http://www.innyardpark.org/events.html

Sherman Mills - 3502 Scotts Lane Philadelphia PA 19129

Admission: $25 Adult $5 child (over 2yrs)

215-346-6157

playground@innyardpark.org

http://www.innyardpark.org/events.html

Start Time(s): 5:30-8 pm

St Patrick's Day Beef and Beer to benefit public park There will be live Irish music, Irish Dancers, delicious food, non-alcoholic drinks, beer and a silent auction Come and enjoy with your family and friends!

Sruti presents The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

Saturday

SRUTI - The India Music and Dance Society

http://www.sruti.org

Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater - 340 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell PA 19422

Admission: $20, $25, $35

610-630-1878

rajivenkate@yahoo.com

http://sruti.tix.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The internationally acclaimed Nrityagram Dance Ensemble from Southern India will present Pratima: Reflection This is an evening-length work choreographed in the classical lyrical dance style of Odissi by Surupa Sen, the Artistic Director of Nrityagram Dance Village Odissi is characterized by fluidity of the upper torso and grace in gestures and wristwork juxtaposed with firm footwork In addition to the “plie” position that is commonly observed in a number of the dance forms of India, Odissi incorporates the “tribhangi” wherein three deflections of the body are used- at the neck, the upper torso and the hip This characteristic formation of the body lends a particular grace to the performance of the dance form In addition, Odissi has the distinction of preserving the elevations and jumps (utplavanas) described in the Natya Sastra, the ancient Indian treatise on Dramaturgy

InHale Performance Series

05-14-2010 - 05-14-2010

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 receive free performance space, technical assistance and audience feedback

Belly Dance Saturday

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

http://www.penn.museum/events-calendar/details/171-belly-dance-saturday.html

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - 3260 South Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Advance registration recommended, class sizes are limited Admission: Pay-what-you-want

http://www.penn.museum/events-calendar/details/171-belly-dance-saturday.html

Start Time(s): 12:30 pm

The Art of Belly Dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise Join international Belly Dance star Habiba as she teaches a class and performs this ancient dance form Habiba will teach you to shimmy, undulate and glide Learn the latest moves from Cairo Find out surprising facts about this fascinating dance and try it out 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 The Belly Dance Day workshops are a preview of Habiba's upcoming six-week Belly Dance course at the Museum starting March 30th There will be 3 workshops and performance Advance registration recommended, class sizes are limited 

Six-week Belly Dance Class

03-30-2010 - 05-04-2010

Wednesday

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

http://penn.museum/events-calendar/details/172.html

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - 3260 South Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $100 General Admission; $80 Penn Museum Members and Full-time students

http://penn.museum/events-calendar/details/172.html

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

The Art of Belly Dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise Join international Belly Dance star Habiba as she teaches a class and performs this ancient dance form Habiba will teach you to shimmy, undulate and glide Learn the latest moves from Cairo 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 will teach a six week course in belly dance beginning March 30th and ending on May 4th Study one of the oldest documented dance forms in the awe-inspiring setting of the Lower Egyptian Gallery Learn what it takes to be a belly dancer All body types, ages and sizes are welcome It is gentle on the back, knees and hips while it tones the core

Pasion y Arte Performance/First Friday Juerga

03-05-2010 - 09-03-2010

Friday

Pasión y Arte

http://www.pasionyarte.com

Bar Ferdinand - 1030 North 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19123-1552

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Three sets: 7 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm

The unique component in Pasión y Arte's juergas is that the invitation to participate is open to all genres of music, singing, dance, and spoken word The goal is to create new flamenco languages from different traditions Special guest musicians and dancers--both professional flamencos, students, aficionados, artists from other Latino and non-Latino traditions--are invited to each juerga! Bring your shoes, castanets and other instruments to share in the Juerga (jam session) at the end of each set Reservations suggested for dinner but large bar available for drinks

German Spring Festival, 85th Annual Stiftungsfest

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

Saturday

GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers

http://www.cvvphilly.com

Cannstatter Volksfest Verein and Ballroom - 9130 Academy Road Philadelphia PA 19114

Admission: Donation: $10 in Advance $12 at Door

484-318-8078

Festtix@gtvalmrausch.org

http://www.gtvalmrausch.org

Start Time(s): Doors: 6 pm Performances: 7:30 pm

National Health Care may not be solved but spending an evening with us, will certainly improve your mental health! Music, dancing, comedy, camaraderie So authentic, you'll think you need your passport to get home Lederhosen, laughter, libations Festive oom-pah music by Mike Surratt and The Continentals Bar and kitchen open Tables of ten available You've never seen anything like these traditional, shoe-slapping dances Caution: Removing the smile from your face may not be covered by the new health care policies Have a beer, have a bratwurst, have a ball!

Football University

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Football University

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Valley Forge Military Academy and College - 1001 Eagle Road Wayne PA 19087

Admission: Free

973-366-5027

www.FootballUniversity.org

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Start Time(s): Fri 5-9:30 pm Sat 7 am-5 pm Sun 7 am-2 pm

Football University will be shooting their reality show The Ride that plays on FoxSportsnet & Comcast , This has been aired nationally going into it's second season as MTV will air episodes also Elite Training with Top NFL Coaches & Instructors ,training some of the Top High School & Youth players from around the Country

This artist salon welcomes Madhusmita Bora to Philadelphia, and introduces Sattriya dance Madhusmita will share some dance excerpts and talk about this ancient art form that has survived numerous political censorships over the centuries, and now faces new challenges related to land use One of the eight principal classical Indian dance traditions, it is less known than other forms more widely practiced here

A festive fun family and community Irish Celebration and Dance You don't need to be Irish! All ages and abilities will be guided through introductory Celi style dance and other festive Irish dance Live traditional music by The Dance Hall Gypsies! Couples, families and all ages welcome No partner required Refreshments and festive treats A great one of a kind introduction to lively Celi dance and music for all! Dance to lively jigs and reels and enjoy wonderful live music The Shamrock Fling is part of the new community dance series sponsored by CDSS and the Arden Gild

Nationally acclaimed tap dance company, Tap Team Two brings you an evening of riotous rhythms – incorporating tap dance, original spoken word poetry and the stunning artwork by visual artists Bob Burden, Sr and Yvonne Sampson Choreography by: Robert Burden, Jr, Corinne Karon and Pamela Hetherington Performing Artists: Tap Team Two with special guest Darrel Williams Spoken Word Artists: JoAnna Turner, Charles Tyson, Jr, Nicholas Wilson