Philadanco November 28, 2012

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, and has evolved into an internationally renowned institution; recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances.

The evening’s program will include a new piece by North Philadelphia native Rennie Harris of Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM) entitled Wake Up. Highlighting the celebration of life through our everyday communal ties, Wake Up explores the Chicago style of house dance vocabulary set against a backdrop of Afro-jazz and funk music.

Join the Modlin Center for Modlin Arts After Words, a post-show question-and-answer session with members of the PHILADANCO.

Funding for ‘Wake Up’ was provided by the National Dance Project. This presentation of Philadanco is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

This presentation of PHILADANCO is made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Boeing Company Charitable Trust.

Official Website: http://modlin.richmond.edu/events/modlinarts-presents/philadanco.html