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.

Join PHILADANCO! as we celebrate the 95th birthday of our beloved founder, Joan Myers Brown! Following opening night of ...
09/30/2026

Join PHILADANCO! as we celebrate the 95th birthday of our beloved founder, Joan Myers Brown!

Following opening night of For the Love of Philly on Friday, December 4, we’re keeping the celebration going at the Hamilton Garden Rooftop with food, drinks, dancing, and plenty of Danco love!

This special celebration is for PHILADANCO! alumni only, so Danco Dolls & Dudes come out, reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the incredible legacy of the woman who started it all.

$295 Gold Birthday Sponsor includes:
• Opening Night performance ticket
• Birthday celebration ticket
• Food, drinks & dancing
• Danco Alum merchandise

RSVP by October 1, 2026
Marlisa Brown Swint: 215-387-8200

Let’s celebrate 95 years of Joan Myers Brown!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, PHILADANCO’s annual Choreography Concert, Danco’ On Danco’, has been rescheduled from S...
09/09/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, PHILADANCO’s annual Choreography Concert, Danco’ On Danco’, has been rescheduled from September 11–12 to:

Saturday, October 10, 2026�
7:00 PM�
9 N Preston Street, Philadelphia, PA

And we’re excited to say—THIS IS THE DATE! There will be no changes, only additional shows due to tickets selling out. Please join us for an incredible evening of dance featuring all three PHILADANCO! companies and the next generation of choreographic voices.

🎟️ Tickets are already on sale for the new date and refunds have been administered for the prior dates.

Gather your people, mark your calendars, and get ready to experience Danco’ On Danco’!

We’ll see you there!

Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danco-on-danco-2026-tickets-1993292896712?aff=oddtdtcreator

The wait is over — TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎟️Catch PHILADANCO! in Program 2 of the Fall for Dance Festival at Ne...
08/30/2026

The wait is over — TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎟️

Catch PHILADANCO! in Program 2 of the Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center, alongside Robbie Fairchild’s Players and Boston Ballet for an unforgettable celebration of dance!

📅 September 24 & 25
📍 New York City Center
🎟️ Tickets are NOW ON SALE!
💥 All tickets are just $30!
🌐 Visit www.philadanco.org for ticket information.

Don’t wait until it’s too late — visit www.philadanco.org and grab your tickets NOW before they sell out! 🔥

NEW YORK, WE’LL SEE YOU AT CITY CENTER!

PHILADANCO TAKES CENTER STAGE IN NEW YORK!We are beyond excited to announce that PHILADANCO! will be featured in Program...
08/29/2026

PHILADANCO TAKES CENTER STAGE IN NEW YORK!

We are beyond excited to announce that PHILADANCO! will be featured in Program 2 of the Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center, alongside Robbie Fairchild’s Players and Boston Ballet.

- September 24 & 25
- New York City Center
- Tickets go on sale TOMORROW August 30, 2026
- All tickets are just $30!
- Visit www.philadanco.org for ticket information

Come experience the energy.
Come witness the artistry.
Come see PHILADANCO! on one of New York City’s most iconic stages.

SAVE THE DATE. AUGUST 30.

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
NYCArts Philadelphia LivePerformance

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

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9 North Preston Street, Philadanco Way
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

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

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