Events
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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...
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Ukrainian American Sport Center |
08/26/12 |
Ukrainian American Sport Center, Horsham |
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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9th Annual Italian Heritage Festival of Gloucester County
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Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission |
09/30/12 |
RiverWinds Amphitheater, West Deptford |
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 |
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 |
Advanced Dance Conditioning Workshop for Ages 10 & Up
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center August 21-August 23, 2012 Learn to stay strong, flexible and healthy. Explore how to be your best by utilizing your own strengths. Workshop begins with conditioning exercises and mixes in a few new dance "tricks" as well. Learn to take care of yourself in all aspects of life, including: how to eat to create a healthy body, the need for sleep, how to prevent injuries, how to best condition your body and much more.
Bring a notebook and yoga mat; wear form fitting clothing with ballet or jazz shoes....
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Darlington Arts Center |
08/21/12 -
08/23/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
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...
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
06/18/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 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...
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Stockton Inn |
07/31/12 -
06/17/12 |
Stockton Inn, 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.
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
07/03/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Andy Kimbel Live at Cisco Park
Presented by Springfield Township Montgomery County June 28, 2012 Philly's own folk and blues guitar hero and singer-songwriter Andy Kimbel kicks off the 2012 Concerts in the Park Series with a special show not to be missed. If you like the music styles of Chris Smither, David Bromberg, Hot Tuna and Tom Rush then you will definitely enjoy Andy Kimbel's performance. He is one of the finest acoustic finger pickers and string benders. His ability to freely improvise and weave in and out of material that ranges from hard drivin' country blues to Celtic to...
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Springfield Township Montgomery County |
06/28/12 |
Cisco Park, Glenside |
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 |
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 |
ARTOLOGY Summer Camp
Presented by Artology June 25-August 10, 2012 Who:
Students in grades 4-8
Students interested in artistic and/or scientific learning.
Students who may be struggling in traditional school, but exhibit creative potential.
Students from low-income families. (target 85-90%)
What:
At Artology, art, science, and environment intersect to promote innovation, and prepare under-served urban students for a bright future in an emerging “green” economy. Hands-on dynamic learning is achieved by...
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Artology |
06/25/12 -
08/10/12 |
Second Baptist of Germantown, Philadelphia |
Avalanche
Presented 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.
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Headlong Dance Theater |
06/14/12 -
06/16/12 |
Performance Garage, 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.
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar |
03/10/12 -
03/30/13 |
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, 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...
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BalletX |
07/16/12 -
07/28/12 |
The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia |
BalletX Summer Series 2012
Presented by BalletX at The Wilma Theater July 11-July 15, 2012 BalletX Summer Series 2012, July 11–15, closes the 2011–2012 Season with two World Premieres. The first is an all-new work by Adam Hougland, Principal Choreographer for The Louisville Ballet. Hougland debuted with BalletX during its first season at the Wilma Theater. Also featured is a World Premiere by 2007 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award recipient, Darrell Grand Moultrie. Both Adam Hougland and Darrell Grand Moultrie are graduates of Juilliard’s school of...
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BalletX |
07/11/12 -
07/15/12 |
The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia |
Beginner Belly Dance Classes
Presented 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...
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Habiba Studio: Dances of the Near East |
01/18/12 -
07/25/12 |
Habiba Studio of Middle Eastern Dance, Philadelphia |
Beginners Zumba
Presented 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.
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PT Transformations |
03/28/12 -
05/30/12 |
PT Transformations, Bristol |
Boys' Latin Night of the Arts
Presented 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...
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Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School |
06/01/12 |
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Dining Hall, Philadelphia |
Brandywine Ballet Summer 2012 Performance
Presented by Brandywine Ballet Company at Rose Tree Park July 27, 2012 Brandywine Ballet will perform as part of Delaware County's Summer Festival in Rose Tree Park. The dance performance will include mixed classical and contemporary repertoire, featuring the work of guest choreographers, as well as resident choreographer Nancy Page. Rose Tree Park’s performance venue is a scenic hillside amphitheater, which features four grass terraces and is conveniently located at Route 252 & Rose Tree Road, just off Route 1.
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Brandywine Ballet Company |
07/27/12 |
Rose Tree Park, Media |
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 |
Camp Media Theatre 2012
Presented 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...
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Media Theatre for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
08/24/12 |
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, Media |
Camp Walnut
Presented 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.
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Walnut Street Theatre |
07/09/12 -
08/05/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia |
CHI Artists Summer Workshops
Presented 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!
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Kun Yang Lin/Dancers |
06/04/12 -
08/24/12 |
CHI Movement Arts Center, Philadelphia |
Cirque Rocks by Cirque Dreams
Presented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts July 22, 2012 With laser lights, sparkling costumes, a live rock band, dancers, and a cast that includes daring aerialists, gravity defying balancers, powerful strongmen, and other amazing circus artists, Cirque Rocks will wow audiences with twists and turns as it hits the Mann Stage. "The program for [Cirque Rocks] tells you you've entered a fun house, but the theme that emerges throughout is, "How did they do that?" and "Why did they realize they could to that?"...
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts |
07/22/12 |
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Colonial Day Camp
Presented 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.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Cross-Rhythms - An Evening of Tap Dance
Presented 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.
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Lady Hoofers Society |
06/08/12 |
Performance Garage, Philadelphia |
Cross-Rhythms: An Evening of Tap Dance and Jazz Music
Presented 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...
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Lady Hoofers |
06/08/12 |
Performance Garage, Philadelphia |
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Dance Exhibition
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Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance |
06/16/12 |
Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater, Philadelphia |