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Jazz Attack

1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Jazz Attack is Philly’s home for Lindy Hop and swing Dance. They are a 501c3 Nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading the joy of swing dance! Whether you’ve been swingin’ out for years or are looking to take your first syncopated steps, there’s a spot on their beautiful hardwood floors for you. All of Jazz Attack events feature a beginner lesson (included in admission) — no partner or experience is required! Their dance is held every Thursday night at the Philadelphia Ethical Society. Jazz Attack offers lessons from 8-9pm and has a social dance (with a live band once a month) from 9-11pm.

STUDENT DEALS: DJ dances for $7 and live band dances for $10. Topics (intermediate) lessons are an additional $3 for students.

(Please note non-student prices are $10 for DJ nights, $15 for live band nights, and topics lessons are an additional $5)

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Urban Movement Arts

2100 chestnut st

 

UMA’s lineup of classes are primarily based in contemporary Black American folkloric dance, African folkloric dance, Latin American dance and contemporary somatic and movement culture practices. Some of you might be wondering what Black American folkloric dance is- anything from Lindy Hop to Hip Hop to Breakdance are American folklore and were born in U.S.’s Black communities. UMA is a proud ambassador of many dance forms that fall into the category of Black American Folklore.

UMA invites you to explore the many benefits that come from a dance practice with us. They are a space where you can de-stress, make friends and grow- all the while, celebrating and commemorating the communities and cultures that have laid the foundations for the mediums that we express ourselves within.

You can check out UMA’s schedule on their website for both locations at 2100 Chestnut St. and 812 Chestnut St. Never been to UMA before? You can take unlimited classes your first month for only $40! Your Intro Month starts at the point of purchase and expires after 1 month (does not automatically renew).

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REC Philly

901 Market Street Suite 2120

A Place for Creatives: REC, Resources for Every Creator, is an ecosystem that exists to empower independent creators to do more of what they love.

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Tongue & Groove

1315 Walnut St Suite 320

Tongue & Groove​​​​ casts a unique company of actors-who-improvise and improvisers-who-act, and sets about creating a style of theater that would elevate the power of spontaneous creation.

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The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre

1901 Vine St

Throughout the year, enjoy fascinating lectures, performances, and discussions about exciting topics in Shakespeare’s plays.

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Theatre Exile

1340 S 13th St

For the last 23 years Theatre Exile has been bringing daring and engaging productions to Philadelphia audiences.

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Plays and Players

1714 Delancey Place

As a coalition of theatre artists and enthusiasts, Plays & Players strives to provide intelligent, inclusive and diverse plays that engage and entertain audiences, to invest in local talent, and to preserve its historic landmark home.

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Keswick Theatre

291 N Keswick Ave

Nationally recognized as the most comfortable, acoustically perfect listening room in the entire Philadelphia market, The Keswick was designed by acclaimed architect Horace Trumbauer (who also created the Philadelphia Museum of Art!).

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Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble

2636 E Auburn St

Inspired by the voices of its ancestors, Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble preserves, presents and perpetuates the traditional dance and music of West Africa and the African Diaspora.

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Multicultural Arts Exchange

9786 Verree Rd

Multicultural Arts Exchange presents, produces and promotes traditional and contemporary performing arts programs that bring together professional artists of different genres and various cultural backgrounds.

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