Philadanco! The Philadelphia Dance Company

Philadanco! The Philadelphia Dance Company Since its inception, PHILADANCO! has been recognized worldwide as a leader in innovative modern dance
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Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO is celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Founded in 1970, PHILADANCO has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides, consistently performing for audiences representing an amalgamation of people from diverse communities. PHILADANCO is recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances.

08/21/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Company Artist, Nathan McNatt Jr 🥳🎉 ( Nathan McNatt Jr. )
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Video excerpt from “Without Witness” by Thang Dao
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Nate is from Washington, DC and is in his 4th season with Philadanco!

08/12/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Company Artist, Erin Banks 🥳🎉 ( Erin Banks )
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Video excerpt from “Temple without prayer” by Roderick George
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Erin is from Atlanta, Georgia and is in her 2nd season with Philadanco!

FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!The Philadelphia School of Dance Arts is ready to welcome a new season of dance, discipline, c...
08/10/2026

FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The Philadelphia School of Dance Arts is ready to welcome a new season of dance, discipline, creativity, and excellence! 🩰💜

As the parent school of PHILADANCO!: The Philadelphia Dance Company, we are proud to continue a legacy of 67 years of dance excellence and education, founded by the legendary Joan Myers Brown.

Classes begin September 14, 2026 and include Pre-Dance, Ballet, Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop & Pointe!

📍 West Oak Lane & West Philadelphia locations
💰 Registration Fee: $35
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or visit us in person to complete registration and make class payments.

Come train, grow, and become part of a legacy where dance training is often emulated… but never duplicated. 💜✨

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Thank you The Joyce Theater, and New York City for an unforgettable week. ❤️What a phenomenal run! We are incredibly gra...
08/04/2026

Thank you The Joyce Theater, and New York City for an unforgettable week. ❤️

What a phenomenal run! We are incredibly grateful for every standing ovation, every heartfelt applause, and every moment shared with audiences who embraced our artists with such warmth. The love we felt in the theater each night was truly immeasurable.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for celebrating the artistry, passion, and legacy of PHILADANCO! We can’t wait to see you again.

Dancers: addi ⋆✮˙⟡⋆ Aliyah Clay Andrew Bryant allthewrightmoves_ Erin Banks 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒅 𝑴𝒄𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑱𝒓 soulaanizzy L. James O'Gilvie Kaylah Arielle Kaleb Kiri Moore Mikaela Fenton Nathan McNatt Jr. William Ernest D. Burden 𝕐𝕒𝕤𝕚𝕣 𝕁𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤 (𝕐𝕒𝕤)

Photo credits: Ricky Codio

Our run at the Joyce has been nothing short of incredible. ❤️ Enjoy these images from “Philly…Love Rennie” —a powerful c...
07/31/2026

Our run at the Joyce has been nothing short of incredible. ❤️ Enjoy these images from “Philly…Love Rennie” —a powerful celebration of Philadelphia, community, and the unmistakable voice of Rennie Harris.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is your sign! There are still tickets available for tonight and this weekend. We’d love to see you there!

🎟️ Get your tickets at www.joyce.org

Photos by: Steven Pisano
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07/28/2026

A special message from our beloved founder, Joan Myers Brown!

The company is on their way to New York City to prepare for our Joyce Theater Season tomorrow! Join us this Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 2 for an unforgettable week of powerful performances, breathtaking artistry, and the excellence that define PHILADANCO!

We can’t wait to see you there! Tickets are available at www.Joyce.org

MEET THE DANCERS of Philadanco! performing this week at The Joyce Theater !These artists are ready to hit the stage in N...
07/27/2026

MEET THE DANCERS of Philadanco! performing this week at The Joyce Theater !

These artists are ready to hit the stage in NYC bringing you a phenominal week of performances including new creations, audience favorites and beloved PHILADANCO classics.

Visit www.joyce.org to secure your tickets and join us July 29 – August 2 for a PHILADANCO experience.

07/24/2026

Thursday’s a double feature! Philadanco is excited to be performing recent works set on the company by Tommie-Waheed Evans and Thang Dao.

Visit www.joyce.org for more information

Experience an evening of world premieres, beloved PHILADANCO! classics, and unforgettable performances. Don’t miss your chance to witness this remarkable work live.

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone!

07/19/2026

Enemy Behind The Gates has withstood the test of time, remaining as powerful, urgent, and relevant today as ever. Choreographed by Christopher Huggins, this compelling work returns to the stage as part of PHILADANCO!’s engagement at The Joyce Theater in New York City for its 25th Anniversary. Opening night will also be ALUMNI NIGHT, we are inviting all Philadanco alumni to come and take a trip down memory lane together on Wednesday July 29th.

Visit www.joyce.org for more information

Experience an evening of world premieres, beloved PHILADANCO! classics, and unforgettable performances. Don’t miss your chance to witness this remarkable work live.

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone!

Sunday Flash Sale! Today only, save 20% on tickets to PHILADANCO!'s return to The Joyce Theater, July 29-August 2.Experi...
07/19/2026

Sunday Flash Sale! Today only, save 20% on tickets to PHILADANCO!'s return to The Joyce Theater, July 29-August 2.

Experience an extraordinary evening featuring New York and World Premieres by Rennie Harris, Thang Dao, and Tommie-Waheed Evans, alongside the 25th anniversary of Christopher Huggins' Enemy Behind the Gates.

Use code DancoNYC at checkout. Offer ends tonight at 11:59 PM.

Get your tickets now:

https://www.joyce.org/performances/philadanco-qj8t

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9 North Preston Street, Philadanco Way
Philadelphia, PA
19104

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Monday 9am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:45pm
Thursday 9am - 3:45pm
Friday 9am - 3:45pm

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