John Scott Dance - Saturday, May 1 at 2:00 PM at Penn Live Arts in University City, PhiladelphiaUniversity City

John Scott Dance

Saturday, May 1 at 2:00 PM·2:00 p.m.·University City·Penn Live Arts

John Scott Dance

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Posted to University City on August 1, 2026

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Sat, May 1 at 2pm

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Penn Live Arts

3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Renowned Irish choreographer John Scott makes his Penn Live Arts debut with Ancestral Movements, a powerful exploration of identity, resilience and belonging. A 26/27 season artist-in-residence, Scott will collaborate with new American citizens and other Philadelphians whose lives have been impacted by migration to co-create this evocative dance-theatre work. Performed by an ensemble of profession...

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