Overview

PHILADANCO! kicks off its 50th-anniversary celebration with electrifying dance that explores powerful themes of contemporary social justice.

Founded in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, PHILADANCO! has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides. One of the preeminent black dance companies in the United States, PHILADANCO! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Its exquisite dancers and acclaimed choreographers have explored topics ranging from the civil rights movement to the Central Park Five through the art of dance.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate 50 years of award-winning work.

“If you like your dance virtuosic, spiritually uplifting and socially conscious, don’t miss PHILADANCO.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer

 

In association with the Clement A. Price Institute at Rutgers-Newark. This engagement of Philadanco! is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.