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Philadanco
Philadanco: Excellence in dance performance and youth training in Philadelphia.
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Philadanco: Excellence in dance performance and youth training in Philadelphia.
Philadanco, a Philadelphia-based dance company and school at 9 N Preston St, is celebrated for dynamic performances— including shows at the Perleman Theater—and for training young adults and offering adult ballet and jazz classes. Critics praise high standards and engaging, detail-focused instruction, with Joan Myers-Brown serving as Director and Artistic Advisor. Some reviews note past reputation but also cite occasional communication and enrollment issues, reflecting mixed experiences.
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Structured classes for children in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and other styles, focusing on technique and creativity.
Engaging sessions for adults in ballet and jazz, taught by experienced instructors with attention to detail.
World-class dance productions at venues like the Perelman Theater, featuring innovative choreography and music.
Opportunities for talented youth to receive financial support for dance training and development.
Comprehensive dance education and mentorship under the guidance of Artistic Advisor Joan Myers Brown.
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Overall rating
Truth Teller
Despite having a history of being one of the most reputable and best dance schools in Philadelphia in the past, they are the absolute WORST now! They gave me wrong information twice over the phone and began ignoring all of my emails for reasons that are unknown to me. I was first told to stop by in person any time, walked in one morning and then was told by owner Joan Myers that I can only speak to Tiffany about registering my daughter for Hip Hop/Ballet classes during evening hours. Next, I came back a different day and met Tiffany. I thought the meeting went well. My daughter won a scholarship from an outside organization and Tiffany provided me with an email and accepted all of the scholarship paperwork. I was told to come back that Saturday to simply get my daughter measured for Ballet. When my daughter arrived with her grandmother they were turned away and sent home. I was told that she was “unprepared” for her first class. However, Tiffany never said to dress her up for ballet and she wasn’t even enrolled in classes yet thanks to Tiffany not completing PhilaDanco’s portion of the scholarship paperwork and sending over an invoice. I have went as far as to email higher ups and no one ever responds. PhilaDanco is Philadelphia’s most ghetto trash school now, very unprofessional unorganized, and I wouldn’t recommend! Glad I found a better school for my 8 year old!
Jeanine Monét
Enjoyed my adult ballet and jazz classes! The standard is still high, as it should be 👏🏾🎬 The teachers engaging and pay attention to detail.
Carl E Wilson
I’ve been a fan and a friend to PhilaDanco years. And kudos to Mrs. Joan Myers-Brown, Director and Artistic Advisor teaching and training young adults to dance their way to their dreams.
Kevin H
1st time, not last time. Truly amazing performance tonight in Center City at the Perleman theater. Had the opportunity to see Alvin Ailey and Philadanco within two months of each other. So proud of the home team!! Definitely going again asap!!
Katherine Niven
I saw the Sunday afternoon performance at the Perlman theater and it was fabulous. Loved the choreography, music and costumes. And the dancing was superb. We are so lucky to have this gem based in our city. I urge you to go whenever you can. Just beautiful!
