With unabashed energy and brazen athleticism, The Philadelphia Dance Company, better known as Philadanco, launched the popular and highly respected Duncan Theatre’s Dance Series at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth on Friday night. Presenting four works by four choreographers that drew upon African-American culture, classical ballet, and modern/contemporary dance, the … [Read more...]
Philadanco founder on mission to make dance look like America
By Tara Mitton Catao Joan Myers Brown has been on a mission since she was 6 years old: to create equal opportunities for black dancers. An only child, Brown began dance class in the 1940s in the only dance school in her hometown of Philadelphia that would accept black children. Later, pursuing her love for classical ballet, she became the first black student to train at … [Read more...]
Season Preview 2016-17: Dance
By Tara Mitton Catao The dance season in Palm Beach County offers a wide variety of everything from classic ballets presented by one of the best troupes in the country to new work by young, innovative companies making their own mark on the field. Here’s a look: Miami City Ballet will add five major works to its repertoire this season, included a highly anticipated world … [Read more...]