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SUMMARY:Danco on Danco 2026
DTSTART:20260911T230000Z
DTEND:20260912T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T180150Z
UID:2941-1789153200-1789239600@philadanco.org
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:PHILADANCO presents ‘DANCO on ‘DANCO!  \nAn inspiring eve
 ning of in-house choreography and extraordinary artistry. Witness the bril
 liance of PHILADANCO! dancers from all 3 companies as they bring dynamic n
 ew works to life on stage. \n📅 September 11–12\, 2026 | 7:00PM \n📍
  Philadanco Studios | 9 N Preston Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 \n🔗 
 Learn more by visiting www.philadanco.org
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LOCATION:PHILADANCO!\, 9 N. Preston Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, U
 nited States
URL:https://philadanco.org/event/danco-on-danco-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall For Dance Festival
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260729T180150Z
UID:2907-1790035200-1791071999@philadanco.org
CATEGORIES:dance,festival
DESCRIPTION:FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL \nSEP 22 – OCT 3\, 2026 \nThe Fall f
 or Dance Festival returns with an exhilarating lineup of artists from arou
 nd the globe – with every ticket still just $30. Each program offers a v
 ibrant mix of styles and perspectives\, including world premiere commissio
 ns by Pony Cam (Burnout Paradise) and Robbie Fairchild\; festival debuts b
 y Soloists of the Vienna State Ballet\, Lior Tavori Dance Company\, and Ju
 an Tomás de la Molía\; and the return of A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham\, PHILAD
 ANCO!\, Martha Graham Dance Company\, Miami City Ballet\, and more
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URL:https://philadanco.org/event/fall-for-dance-festival/
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SUMMARY:For The Love Of Philly!
DTSTART:20261204T120000Z
DTEND:20261206T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T180150Z
UID:2936-1796367600-1796565600@philadanco.org
CATEGORIES:dance,music
DESCRIPTION:PHILADANCO! and Philadelphia International Records are coming 
 together for a powerful project celebrating Philadelphia’s artistic soul
 \, cultural memory\, and enduring global influence. For the Love of Phill
 y is an electrifying collaboration that honors the city’s unparalleled 
 contributions to music\, dance\, and Black cultural innovation through a d
 ynamic fusion of movement and sound. \nSet to the iconic music of Philadel
 phia International Records featuring legendary voices that includes Patti 
 LaBelle\, Teddy Pendergrass\, The O’Jays\, Harold Melvin & The Blue Note
 s\, and more\, the evening features world premiere works by Rennie Harris 
 and Dawn Marie Bazemore alongside returning works by Gene Hill Sagan and T
 ommie-Waheed Evans\, as well as a reimagined classic by Dwight Rhoden. Tog
 ether\, these choreographic voices create an evening rooted in rhythm\, re
 silience\, sensuality\, social consciousness\, and communal joy. \nAt its 
 heart\, For the Love of Philly is a tribute to the visionaries who trans
 formed Philadelphia into a global cultural force. The production honors th
 e extraordinary legacies of Joan Myers Brown\, founder and artistic adviso
 r of PHILADANCO!\, and Philadelphia International Records founders Kenneth
  Gamble\, Leon Huff\, and Thom Bell. Through dance and music\, the evening
  celebrates how these pioneering artists reshaped the cultural landscape\,
  amplified Black artistry on the world stage\, and created enduring models
  of excellence\, innovation\, and community empowerment. \nExtending far b
 eyond the stage\, For the Love of Philly begins the moment audiences ent
 er the theater through a fully immersive lobby installation experience. De
 signed to “set the stage” for the evening\, the installation invites a
 ttendees to explore the rich histories and lasting impact of both PHILADAN
 CO! and Philadelphia International Records (TSOP) through archival photogr
 aphy\, audio and video stations\, historical artifacts\, award reproductio
 ns\, and interactive reflection spaces. Audience members will be invited t
 o engage with stories\, memories\, and personal responses\, transforming t
 he theater into a living celebration of Philadelphia’s creative lineage 
 and cultural power. \nFor the Love of Philly is more than a performance. 
 It is a love letter to a city. A celebration of artistry\, heritage\, and 
 Black cultural excellence. A reminder that Philadelphia has long been and 
 continues to be a heartbeat of American culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoreog
 raphers telling Philadelphia Stories \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Premieres \n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRennie Harris \nA new creation by Rennie Harris\, set
  to The O’Jays’ landmark recording Message in Our Music\, explores th
 e power of collective voice\, community\, and cultural memory. Drawing ins
 piration from themes of unity\, resilience\, and social consciousness\, Ha
 rris transforms the stage into a dynamic reflection of Philadelphia’s sp
 irit\, blending his celebrated movement language with the enduring message
  of one of the city’s most influential musical legacies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\nDawn Marie Bazemore \nIn a new work inspired by When Will I See You Ag
 ain and other beloved Philadelphia soul classics\, Dawn Marie Bazemore cr
 eates a heartfelt tribute to Joan Myers Brown. Incorporating Brown’s voi
 ce through original interviews woven into the score\, the work reflects on
  mentorship\, perseverance\, and artistic lineage while celebrating a visi
 onary whose influence continues to shape generations of dancers and cultur
 al leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGene Hill Sagan \nA retu
 rning audience favorite\, Gene Hill Sagan’s Sweet Agony is set to the 
 soulful sounds of Philadelphia native Teddy Pendergrass. Rich with passion
 \, vulnerability\, and romance\, the work highlights Sagan’s signature b
 lend of ballet\, modern\, and jazz influences through sweeping movement an
 d expressive partnering. Decades after its creation\, Sweet Agony remain
 s a timeless celebration of love\, musicality\, and emotional depth. \n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTommie-Wahe
 ed Evans \nAlso returning is Promise Me You Won’t Call by Tommie-Wahee
 d Evans\, a haunting and visually striking meditation on love\, loss\, and
  release. Set to a deconstructed soundscape inspired by the voice of Patti
  LaBelle\, the work moves between longing and acceptance\, creating an imm
 ersive world where memory\, ritual\, and transformation intersect. Through
  evocative imagery and a distinctive choreographic vision\, Evans invites 
 audiences into a deeply human journey of letting go. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\nReimagined \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDwight Rhoden \nA reimagined revival of Dwight Rhoden’
 s Tribute brings renewed energy to a work inspired by the iconic sound o
 f Philadelphia International Records. Set to music by The O’Jays\, Billy
  Paul\, and Teddy Pendergrass\, the ballet pulses with the rhythm\, confid
 ence\, and sophistication that made Philadelphia a global center of Black 
 musical innovation. Through Rhoden’s bold and athletic choreography\, T
 ribute celebrates the artistry\, ambition\, and cultural impact of a soun
 d that continues to resonate across generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating Joan My
 ers Browns 95th Birthday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo reserve your Birthday Package tickets\,\nplease call PHI
 LADANCO! \n215 – 387 – 8200 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Night will h
 old special significance as audiences gather to celebrate Joan Myers Brown
 ’s 95th birthday\, honoring more than six decades of visionary leadershi
 p\, artistic excellence\, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of 
 Black dance.\nAs the founder of PHILADANCO! and one of the most influentia
 l figures in American concert dance\, Brown has shaped generations of arti
 sts\, expanded opportunities for dancers of color\, and helped redefine th
 e cultural landscape both nationally and internationally. This special cel
 ebration recognizes her extraordinary legacy\, her enduring impact on coun
 tless artists and audiences around the world\, and her continued role as a
  guiding force whose vision continues to inspire the future of dance.
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