The mainstage event Philadanco

Thursday, November 13, 2008   7:30 pm More information about the show

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In this masterclass especially for dance instructors, participants investigate the technique, repertoire, and genres that inform Philadanco’s signature style. This is an excellent professional development opportunity for dance instructors from all dance genres looking to advance their craft in a peer setting. Open to dance instructors.

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Philadanco trains its dancers in ballet, jazz, African, and tap using the Horton and Dunham techniques. Join a Philadanco company member for this investigation into the Horton Technique – which emphasizes a whole body approach including flexibility, strength, and coordination to allow freedom of expression – and the Dunham Technique, which merges polyrhythmic dance styles in continual motion. Open to intermediate dancers.

From a grassroots, community-based performing arts organization to one of America’s foremost dance ensembles today, Philadanco exists as a model for emerging choreographers, dancers, and other dance companies with repertoire that blends African-American, ballet, jazz, and cutting-edge styles. In advance of the 7:30 pm performance, join Joan Myers Brown, founder and artistic director of Philadanco, for an overview of the evening’s program and the company’s commitment to honoring the spirit of African-American dance.