For over 50 years, PHILADANCO! has championed innovation, creativity, and the preservation of African-American traditions in dance. Founded by Joan Myers Brown and affectionately known as “New York’s favorite Philadelphians,” the company returns with a program of four works by Christopher Rudd, Ray Mercer, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and Christopher Huggins.



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Philadanco!

The Joyce Theater

PHILADANCO! makes their long-awaited return to Cleveland after more than 17 years with a thrilling program featuring a mix of contemporary dance works that highlight the versatility and spirit of PHILADANCO! Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance. The company exhibits beautiful ballet technique alongside contemporary movement that showcases the dancers’ amazing talent. Founded in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, the company has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides. PHILADANCO! has become one of Philadelphia’s premier dance companies and tours internationally. Don’t miss your chance to see this electrifying season opener that will make you “fall for dance” all over again this autumn.

Philadanco

6 - 10 Feb, 2024

Philadanco!

Nov 11, 2023

Philadanco!

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