Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
Absolute Beginner Adult Ballet
Presented 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.
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Philly Dance Fitness |
09/12/11 -
09/03/12 |
Major Moment Studio, Philadelphia |
POle Dance Lessons!
Presented by Platinum Dance Studio September 12, 2011-September 14, 2012 Want to be fit and feel sexy? Bored with gyms? Learn to lift your own body weight! Platinum Dance Studio uses a combination of yoga and gymnastics. This style of dance aerobics is in a non-erotic women's only environment.
Bring shorts, heels and please do not wear lotion!
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Platinum Dance Studio |
09/12/11 -
09/14/12 |
Got POle?, Philadelphia |
Dancehall Sweat
Presented 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
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Raediant Movement |
02/04/12 -
08/04/12 |
Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center, Philadelphia |
An American in Paris
Presented by The Colonial Theatre June 3, 2012 To start off our month of films which take place in “the city of lights” during the Springtime, when Paris is at it’s loveliest and romance is in bloom, we are bringing you this classic musical from MGM. Featuring the dancing talents of Gene Kelly and a 19-year-old Leslie Caron and the music of George and Ira Gershwin, and choreographed by Kelly himself, this is a glorious Technicolor tribute to that beautiful city.
The plot may be a simple one, with ex-GI artist...
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The Colonial Theatre |
06/03/12 |
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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 |
Summer Performing Arts Programs
Presented by The Philadelphia Dance Academy June 18-August 17, 2012 Keep your kids physically active and creatively engaged with Half- or Full-Day Performing Arts Programs and Intermediate/Advanced Intensives. Week-long programs encourage dancers to polish ballet technique while exploring new genres like theater dance, modern, voice, Pilates, and choreography. Informal studio showing at the end of each week. Creative Movement classes are also available.
Creative Movement: ages 2.5-4
Half-Day Performing Arts: ages 4-6
Full-Day...
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The Philadelphia Dance Academy |
06/18/12 -
08/17/12 |
The Philadelphia Dance Academy, Philadelphia |
ZoomDance South Philly Class
Presented 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.
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ZoomDance |
04/18/12 -
06/06/12 |
The Arts Parlor, 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 |
Summer Music Camp
Presented by Vacation Music Academy July 30-August 3, 2012 Fine arts summer music camp for children K-6. Classes offered for art, music, theater and dance.
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Vacation Music Academy |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Mount Holly |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC June 24, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge.
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Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
06/24/12 |
German American Society of Trenton NJ, Trenton |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC July 29, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge.
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Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
07/29/12 |
German American Society of Trenton NJ, Trenton |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC August 26, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge.
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Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
08/26/12 |
German American Society of Trenton NJ, Trenton |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC October 14, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge.
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Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
10/14/12 |
German American Society of Trenton NJ, Trenton |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC November 18, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge.
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Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
11/18/12 |
German American Society of Trenton, NJ, Trenton |
The Pumpkin Ball
Presented by Quakertown Alive! October 6, 2012 This black tie fundraising gala is held at world renowned artist Steve Tobin's Studio. An enchanted evening of dance, dinner, and a live auction highlighting some of Bucks County's finest artists.
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Quakertown Alive! |
10/06/12 |
Steve Tobin's Studio, Quakertown |
Mercer Irish Fest
Presented by Trenton Irish Heritage Association September 8, 2012 The Trenton Irish Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that presents several events throughout the year. One of their biggest, most successful fundraising events last year was the Mercer Irish Fest. The 2012 festival will feature live musical performances, live dance performances, cultural teaching in the cultural center, as well as food and gift vendors and much more.
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Trenton Irish Heritage Association |
09/08/12 |
Mercer County Park, Windsor |
Early Morning Zumba
Presented 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...
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Philly Dance Fitness |
05/02/12 -
05/01/13 |
Major Moment Studio, 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...
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Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts |
07/09/12 -
07/20/12 |
PSPA Barn Studios, Newtown |
Song & Dance Selections from Disney & Broadway Camp (Ages 3-6)
Presented by Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts July 9-July 20, 2012 Two Sessions: July 9th-13th and July 16th-20th, 9 am-Noon
This fun children's Song & Dance selections from Disney & Broadway is a imaginative creative theater arts camp for children 3-4 years and 5-6 years of age (must be toilet trained). The Song and Dance Camp is a fun-filled camp for all children designed to introduce song and dance in an exciting way. In addition to song and dance, children will also have dance-related arts and crafts. Each fun-filled day will...
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Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts |
07/09/12 -
07/20/12 |
PSPA Barn Studios, Newtown |
Dreams, Myths and Fairytales
Presented 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.
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The Feltonville Dream Center |
06/30/12 |
Dream Theater for Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
The Feltonville Dream Center Arts Camp
Presented by The Feltonville Dream Center July 9-August 10, 2012 The Feltonville Dream Center for Arts and Social change will be hosting its summer camp.
Price includes:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Snack
-FDC T-shirt
-Local trips
-Dance, drama, vocal and art lessons daily
-Weekly workshops
-End of the summer theatrical performance produced by the students
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The Feltonville Dream Center |
07/09/12 -
08/10/12 |
The Feltonville Dream Center, 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 |
The Essensual Experience Workshop Series
Presented by The Sensual Life May 9-June 27, 2012 May 9th: "Penned Intimacy: The Lost Art of Writing Love Letters"
May 16th: "Your Essensual Life: An Exploration of Erotic and Sensual Journaling"
May 23rd: "The Body Speaks: Finding Your Authentic Sensual Voice"
June 4th: "The Essensual Rhythms: Dance the 5 Rhythms wave and breathe it onto the page"
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The Sensual Life |
05/09/12 -
06/27/12 |
The Maas Building, Philadelphia |
PIHOS - A Moving Biography Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter
Presented by PIHOS A Moving Biography June 19, 2012 PIHOS A Moving Biography created by Melissa Pihos is a documentary dance/film performance that explores the life of her father, former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Pete Pihos and his struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
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PIHOS A Moving Biography |
06/19/12 |
The Mandell Theater at Drexel University, Philadelphia |
Kimberton Dance Academy Disney Dancin' Camp
Presented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC July 16-July 20, 2012 These camps are designed to increase the love and appreciation of the art of dance while improving coordination, self-esteem and discipline. A Disney story will be read at the beginning of each day, and all activities will revolve around that Disney theme for that day. A healthy snack will be offered each morning, but students should bring their own lunch. Students should wear comfortable clothing that they can dance in.
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Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |
Kimberton Dance Academy GLEE Camp
Presented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC July 9-July 13, 2012 Join Kimberton for a week filled with music and dance moves from the hit TV show! The week will conclude with a performance on Friday the 13th at 5:30 pm for family and friends. No prior dance or singing experience required. Students must come dressed in comfortable attire and footwear. Students should bring their own lunch.
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Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |
Klezmer Jam, Dance and Cabaret
Presented 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.
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Community Klezmer Initiative |
06/03/12 |
Main Line Reform Temple, Wynnewood |
Cinnaminson Township Summer Events at Wood Park
Presented by Cinnaminson Township Parks and Recreation August 30, 2012 To the Max - Ultimate Dance Band Party wraps up a summer of open air concerts. Dance you way into Labor Day with a band that hits it hard and fun with R&B, motown, funk and pop. Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and the kids for a fun night of open-air music. Reconnect with your neighbors before school starts again! The show is at the gazebo, right next to the swings and money bars, so it's fun for the whole family.
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Cinnaminson Township Parks and Recreation |
08/30/12 |
Wood Park, Cinnaminson |
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 Ballet Stories Camp
Presented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC June 25-June 29, 2012 These camps are designed to increase the love and appreciation of the art of dance while improving coordination, self-esteem and discipline. A ballet story will be read at the beginning of each day, and all activities will revolve around that ballet’s theme for that day. A healthy snack will be offered each morning, but students should bring their own lunch. Students should wear comfortable clothing that they can dance in.
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Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |