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Walter’s World: Philadanco at the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

The Philadelphia Dance Company, better know by its acronym Philadanco, concluded their New York season at the Joyce Theater on Sunday October 7.  During the six day run the company presented four ensemble works by four African American choreographers. The works, which spanned over forty years, offered an insightful and entertaining glimpse into the “Black Dance tradition”. The fifteen-member company featured many outstanding individual performers, but the real standout of the season was Philadanco. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center Final Performance

By Walter Rutledge

Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival, the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center’s 36 annual choreographer’s showcase concluded its three-day festival on Wednesday June 20. Continue reading

Walter’s World: George Faison to Re-stage Tilt for Dance Festival

By Walter Rutledge

Tony and Emmy Award winning choreographer and director George Faison will present a special re-creation of his ballet Tilt for the 36 annual Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival. Continue reading