PHILADANCO!

PHILADANCO! and Philadelphia International Records come together for a powerful evening celebrating Philadelphia's artistic soul, cultural memory, and enduring global influence. For the Love of Philly is an electrifying collaboration that honors the city's unparalleled contributions to music, dance, and Black cultural innovation through a dynamic fusion of movement and sound. Set to the iconic music of Philadelphia International Records featuring legendary voices including Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, and more, the evening features world premiere works by Rennie Harris and Dawn Marie Bazemore alongside returning works by Gene Hill Sagan and Tommie-Waheed Evans, as well as a reimagined classic by Dwight Rhoden. Together, these choreographic voices create an evening rooted in rhythm, resilience, sensuality, social consciousness, and communal joy. Opening night will hold special significance as audiences gather to celebrate Joan Myers Brown's 95th birthday, recognizing more than six decades of visionary leadership and her immeasurable impact on generations of artists and audiences around the world.