Guided Search: Dance

Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, and dance.

The  Philadelphia Tango Festival returns, after a three-year hiatus, with programs and performances that make this year’s festival, the 10th edition, stronger than ever! Taking place from Thursday, June 2 through late night Sunday, June 5, 2022, it is one of the largest tango festivals in the country, with debut performances of artists from around the world and a special salute to women. 

ABBA’s back, and so is our ABBA Dance Party! What better place to celebrate the iconic music of ABBA than the American Swedish Historical Museum’s 2nd Annual ExtrABBAganza Dance Party. Highlights of the evening include a dancing and costume contest and live performances by Summer St. Cartier, Cherry St. Cartier, Morgan Morgan Morgan, and Amerie Jameson! The event will be held outside on the Museum Terrace with limited capacity. 70’s inspired attire is encouraged!

Inspired by musical heritages shown in the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 selection, Quiara Alegria Hudes’ memoir, My Broken Language, join Los Bomberos De La Calle for an interactive movement workshop sharing traditional Bomba y Plena music from Puerto Rico. This one-hour session will explore the history of the music as well as share some basic dance steps as participants are invited to get moving and participate in call and response songs.

You are invited to join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Montgomery County Community College, entitled “KOREA IN PHILLY!” 

 Have you ever wondered what being a student at the prestigious Curtis Institute is like? 

Experience KYL/D live from the comforts of home! We're excited to partner with the Annenberg once again to craft a unique, live event performed on the Annenberg stage and streamed online. It will include an interactive Q&A with the performers. All ticket holders will also have access to the recording up to 48 hours after the event.

Esperanza Arts Center presents a special streamed presentation of Ologundê’s entertaining and electric 2019 performance at Teatro Esperanza. 

Ologundê ensemble celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, Bahia through a diverse repertoire of music, dance and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians living in the United States and Brazil, the ensemble includes former members of world-renowned music and dance troupes under the direction of master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê Macêdo.