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From a historical tradition that rocked the 1930s, to the dance boom of the past two decades, Philadelphia is a dancing city. With more than 50 professional dance companies and a number of excellent venues, the city boasts an
internationally renowned modern dance company
; a
world-class ballet troupe
; and African, hip-hop, tap, salsa, Flamenco, Asian and postmodern ensembles.
Spacious theaters on Broad Street's Avenue of the Arts coexist with small, intimate spaces devoted to experimental ventures. Philly is an urban treasure trove offering a stunning array of performances and a wealth of talent with goodies for new audiences and dance connoisseurs.
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SPOTLIGHT
DanceBoom!
An annual festival sampling Philadelphia’s best dance
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Painted Bride Art Center
A leading presenter of experimental, multicultural performing arts
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Ballet
From the traditional to the contemporary
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Contemporary Dance
Bringing dance into the 21st Century
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Dance Theater
Contemporary dance theater
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International
Beyond ballet
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Special Interest
Dance: For Kids
Presenting children-friendly productions
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Dance: Multicultural
Companies and venues with diverse offerings
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Location
Dance: Avenue of the Arts
Located on the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia
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Dance: Center City
Located in the Center City area of Philadelphia
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Dance: Delaware County
Located in the serene Delaware County countryside
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Dance: Montgomery County
Located in the tranquil Montgomery County countryside
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Dance: University City
Located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia
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