Events
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Tori Lawrence + Co. Performs at the Barnes Foundation's Philadelphia Opening
Presented by Tori Lawrence + Co. May 28, 2012 Tori Lawrence + Co. will be performing at the opening of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The dance company will present Awakened Ruins, a site-specific dance installation that explores the beauty, decay, and permanence of the forgotten, architectural forms that once existed. Fully coated in uneven and congealed patches of dried clay, five dancers join a violinist and pianist to embody a structure's erosion through time.
The Barnes Foundation's art collection...
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Tori Lawrence + Co. |
05/28/12 |
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia |
2nd Annual Argentine Tango Festival
Presented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School May 25-May 28, 2012 Sensual, passionate, dramatic and dangerous, Argentine tango is a captivating social dance that emerged in Buenos Aires at the turn of the 20th Century. In essence little more than walking in someone else’s arms, the dance is notable for its accessibility, offering something for practitioners of all ages and physical abilities. The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Tango Festival will attract dancers from all over the country for 3 days and 4 nights of workshops, milongas (social dances)...
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Philadelphia Argentine Tango School |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
Ruba Club, Philadelphia |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Line Dance Presented by Arnold Zacharias
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Phila Senior Center - Tioga Branch |
05/07/12 -
05/28/12 |
Phila Senior Center - Tioga Branch, Philadelphia |
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Intro to Contemporary Dance Workshop
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Darlington Arts Center |
05/29/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Musical Theater Dance Workshop for Teens
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center May 29, 2012 Learn the ins and outs of dancing in musical theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles.
Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
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Darlington Arts Center |
05/29/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging- Jazz Dance Presented by UArts Students
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Phila Senior Center - Main Branch |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
Phila Senior Center - Main Branch, Philadelphia |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Soul Line Dancing Presented by Gloria Kingcade
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Spring Garden Center |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
Spring Garden Center, Philadelphia |
Harper Blynn CD Release Party
Presented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel May 30, 2012 Harper Blynn is classic pop reimagined. The band’s instantly hummable music is remarkable not only for its breadth but also its intimacy, ranging from four-on-the-floor dance stompers to near-whispered pleas for understanding. In 2009, the Brooklyn quartet caught the ear of journeyman producer David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes), who signed on to produce their debut full-length, Loneliest Generation. Besides playing over 150 dates in 2010, the band also managed to release...
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Tin Angel |
05/30/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
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So You Think You Can Dance
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PARX Casino & Racing |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
360 THREE SIXTY at parx, Bensalem |
The Finest Open Mic in the Galaxy
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse February 16-May 31, 2012 Hosted by Elisha Kane.
Come and share your talent with the world! Whether it be any and every kind of music, poetry, comedy, dance, performance art or something we haven't even thought of, you are always invited to come and let it loose with some of the finest artists and people in the Phoenixville area, at the finest open mic in the galaxy.
Sign-up begins at 6:30 pm, and the stage is always full-band ready !
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
02/16/12 -
05/31/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
Argentine Tango
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society 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....
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/31/12 |
Puck, Doylestown |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Ballroom Dance
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Phila Senior Center - Main Branch |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
Phila Senior Center - Main Branch, Philadelphia |
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Tap Dance Presented by Sal Grillo
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Phila Senior Center - Main Branch |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
Phila Senior Center - Main Branch, Philadelphia |
The Teetotallers
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 31, 2012 "If someone told me about a new trio comprised of Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford, and John Doyle, I would have replied: keep dreaming. Yet that’s exactly what we have: a dream team made real." -Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo
This tour, featuring three giants of the Irish trad scene, promises to be one of the musical highlights of 2012. Where to start? One of the most important Irish musicians of his generation, fiddler Martin Hayes had picked up six all-Ireland...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
05/31/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Latin Dance Night
Presented 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.
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PARX Casino & Racing |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
360 THREE SIXTY at parx, Bensalem |
Salsa Caliente!
Presented by Painted Bride Art Center at Painted Bride Art Center June 1, 2012 Philadelphia’s only BYOB cabaret concert and dance party series featuring two live Latin big bands returns for a second season at the Bride. Drawing from the buzz looming from last season’s wide appeal and diverse attendance, Salsa Caliente 2.0 continues its non-stop flight service from the fringes of Old City to the heart of Old San Juan alongside the hottest large music ensembles from the region such as Orquesta Herencia de Soneros and Papo Buda y Saboricua who performed last...
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Painted Bride Art Center |
06/01/12 |
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco
Presented 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...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/01/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
APIARY 4 Launch Party & Literary Carnival
Presented by APIARY Magazine June 1, 2012 A big night of readings, slams, and dancing to celebrate Philly literature! Be the first in the city to get a free copy of APIARY 4, the biggest issue yet, featuring 45 of Philly's best poets and prose writers. Then stay to dance into the wee hours.
Featuring:
- Readings from APIARY 4 contributors, a who's who of the local literary scene
- Piñata poetry slam
- Bookish raffle with prizes from local booksellers
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APIARY Magazine |
06/01/12 |
Underground Arts, 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...
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Academy of International Ballet |
06/01/12 |
Neumann University - Meagher Theater, Aston |
The Fabulous Greaseband
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 2, 2012 Performing some of best music of the '50s, '60s and '70s,The Fabulous Greaseband is the ultimate rock and roll party band. Their highly entertaining and energetic delivery features the greatest dance songs ever written, which have kept the group on top for the last thirty-five years!
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/02/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Drexel Dance Ensemble Spring Concert
Presented 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.
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Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Drexel University - Mandell Theater, Philadelphia |
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Gospel Choir Annual Night of Ministries
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Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
06/02/12 |
Drexel University - Stein Auditorium, Philadelphia |
Emperor and the Kite
Presented 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.
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre |
06/02/12 |
William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia |
MM2 Modern Dance Preview of Conversations
Presented 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...
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MM2 Modern Dance |
06/02/12 |
CHI Movement Arts Center, Philadelphia |
MM2 Modern Dance - Improvisation with the Artists and Their Work
Presented 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...
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MM2 Modern Dance |
06/02/12 |
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton |
Half-life: Circus-Theater Meets Science Fiction
Presented 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...
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Tangle Movement Arts |
06/01/12 -
06/02/12 |
Funicular Railway Station, Philadelphia |
Kimberton Dance Academy Grand Opening
Presented 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.
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Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
06/02/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |
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Y School of Dance Presents: Little Mermaid
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Central Bucks Family YMCA |
06/02/12 |
Paul W. Kutz Elementary School, Doylestown |
Treehouse ROCKS! - Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band
Presented by The Little Treehouse Play Cafe at The Little Treehouse Play Cafe June 2, 2012 Treehouse ROCKS!, the family-friendly concert series for all ages at The Little Treehouse, kicks off with the trio that make up Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band.
With 15 national awards for excellence in children’s entertainment including a Parents’ Choice Recommendation and Approval and Best Song for Children from the Independent Music Awards.
Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band uplift and engage audiences of all ages with their interactive and...
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The Little Treehouse Play Cafe |
06/02/12 |
The Little Treehouse Play Cafe, Philadelphia |
N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz
Presented 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...
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Pennsylvania Ballet |
05/31/12 -
06/03/12 |
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia |