Welcome to the Dance Advance web site! Dance Advance seeks to contribute to the cultivation of an artistically dynamic environment for dance in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and has created www.danceadvance.org in order to further the dialogue that connects all of us in the field of dance arts.
October 30, 2008
Dance Advance spponsors Contemporary Kathak Workshop with Cynthia Lee, live music by Lenny Seidman.
This class is offered free to professionally committed dancers of any background. Pre-registration is requested by calling 267.350.4975. Please click here for further details.
July 13, 2008
2009 project award cycle begins!
Guidelines and application forms for 2009-2010 project proposals to Dance Advance are now posted on our website. Please click Program Guidelines to see copies of guidelines (PDF) and application forms (MS Word for PC and Mac). The first deadline is the Letter of Intent at 5pm on September 17, 2008. The application deadline is 5:00pm on Wednesday November 5, 2008. These are receipt deadlines of hard copy—fax or electronic transmissions are not acceptable.
May 1, 2008
Dance Advance is pleased to announce its project grants for the 2008-2009 grant cycle. A total of $874,000 has been awarded to 22 choreographers, dance companies and presenters and the list includes one Project of Common of Interest. Please click here for a copy of press release and a roster of all grantees.
Information on this website:
The About Us section contains an introduction to Dance Advance's program activities, as well as the Dance Advance Calendar, listing major events in Philadelphia's dance community.
The Program Guidelines page contains guidelines from the most recent funding cycle.
The Archives section contains a wealth of resources and information, including: a chronological listing of the projects Dance Advance has funded; a library of documents commenting on different issues and people in the dance community; and the Dance Advance Calendar archive of previous month's listings.
The Links section can connect you with hundreds of dance companies, organizations, publications, and arts councils.
Please use this site as a resource. Contact the webmaster at info@danceadvance.org with any comments, updates, or submissions - we invite you to submit your link and upcoming dance events. Enjoy!