Koresh Dance

This past weekend our Koresh Youth Ensemble dancers had fun taking class and performing at the annual Philadelphia Youth Dance Festival. Here is a clip of our KYE dancers having fun under the sun and learning something new in their Caribbean Dance class Catch them performing at DiSilvestro Playground next Saturday, May 1st 1:45pm as part of Koresh Kids Dance Spring Class Series. For more info visit, koreshdance.org/koresh-kids-dance

INTIMATE GLANCE- Live with the Koresh Dancers **streaming on Vimeo & Facebook** Up Next: Wednesday, April 21 from 12:30-1:00pm... We aren't able to share our work with you at a theatre, so we invite you behind-the-scenes to a mid-week look into our rehearsal process.

Join us for lunch! Our dancers will be going LIVE for tomorrow’s Intimate Glance virtual rehearsal series from 12:30-1:00pm EST. Here is a beautiful trio titled Into the Light that was being rehearsed during our last segment. Featuring Devon Larcher, Kevan Sullivan & Callie Hocter. Streaming on Facebook & Vimeo... Koreshdance.org/live-from-koresh See more

Next month our Koresh Youth Ensemble dancers will be performing outdoors Meet our dancers (koreshdance.org/kye-dancers) & see what they've been working on this season with Assistant Artistic Director, Melissa Rector. Saturday, May 1 - 1:45pm at DiSilvestro Playground (1701 S. 15th St.) Saturday, May 22 - 2:15pm at Starr Garden Playground (600 Lombard St.) Sunday May 16 - Pop-Up Performance - Location & Time TBA... Photo by Contigo Photos + Films

LIVE from Capitolo Playground with Koresh Kids Dance

We can’t wait for some dancing at Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal Street TODAY @4pm. Take a walk over & join our Koresh Kids Dance teaching dance artists for some movement explorations, games and fun!

This Sunday’s Koresh Kids Dance outdoor class will bring nothing but smiles RSVP| koreshdance.org/koresh-kids-dance

Loving this sketch by Charles Schultz from Sunday's "Creativity in Times of COVID" virtual segment with Artistic Directors, Roni Koresh & Kun-Yang Lin. Missed the conversation? Catch the full segment on Vimeo, vimeo.com/535628807. UP NEXT...the Koresh dancers will be livestreaming rehearsal on Wednesday, April 21 from 12:30-1:00pm. See what our dancers have been working on. Virtual rehearsal will be streaming on FB and Vimeo.

Creativity in Times of COVID

TOMORROW at 6:00pm EST Artistic Directors, Roni Koresh & Kun-Yang Lin from Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers will be going LIVE ! Get to know these artists more intimately like never before. In preparation for their conversation both Mr. Koresh and Mr. Lin have shared promos of what they are currently creating this season with their dancers (video links below). Be part of the conversation! Watch the videos, submit your questions/comments & tune in!... KYL/D's upcoming Annenberg Center Performance: vimeo.com/475254002 Roni Koresh's Light at the End of the Tunnel: vimeo.com/467161796 Watch the conversation on Vimeo, vimeo.com/535628807

This Sunday, April 11 we have two programs for the entire family to enjoy! 1 Koresh Kids Dance: Outdoor Edition at Capitolo Playground 4:00-4:45pm ... Learn some new moves, play some games and make your own dances with our Koresh Kids Dance teaching artists. This FREE class is catered to dancers grades K-5, but ALL are welcome! Pre-Register: koreshdance.org/koresh-kids-dance 2 Creativity in Times of COVID featuring Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers 6:00pm streaming on Vimeo & Facebook This series invites local Artistic Directors to discuss how they are re-imagining work during times of great limitations. Artistic Directors, Roni Koresh and Kun-Yang Lin will share insight on what they're working on this season as well as answering your questions! Submit a Question by visiting, koreshdance.org/conversations-with-roni-koresh

Check out our new space! Today marked the first company rehearsal on our brand new sprung Marley floor. This renovation project is still not complete, so be sure to come by for class & see this beautiful studio/theater space transform over the next few weeks! Special thanks to the time, vision & hard work of Project Manager, and Board Member, Tommy Gant. Without him it wouldn’t be possible.

One week away! Next Sunday, April 11 at 6:00pm, Artistic Director, Roni Koresh revisits "Creativity in Times of COVID" with featured guest Kun-Yang Lin from Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers. This virtual series invites local Artistic Directors to discuss how they are re-imagining work during times of great limitations. Be part of the conversation and submit your questions in advance or during the livestream! Visit, koreshdance.org/conversations-with-roni-koresh Streaming on Vimeo (vimeo.com/535628807) & on Koresh Dance's FB page.

Spring is here! Come shake off the winter blues with us outside at some of our favorite Philly parks. Learn some new moves, play some games and make your own dances with our Koresh Kids Dance teaching artists. These F-R-E-E, 45 minute classes are aimed for dancers in grades K-5, but all ages are welcome and no dance experience is required! Spaces are limited to allow for distancing. Pre-register below to save your spot. koreshdance.org/koresh-kids-dance... Koresh Kids Dance: Outdoor Edition at Capitolo Playground Sunday, April 11 // 4-4:45pm Koresh Kids Dance: Outdoor Edition and Pop-Up Performance at DiSilvestro Playground Saturday, May 1 // 2-2:45pm *** Special Koresh Youth Ensemble performance at 1:45pm *** Koresh Kids Dance: Outdoor Edition and Pop-Up Performance at Starr Garden Saturday, May 22 // 2:30-3:15pm *** Special Koresh Youth Ensemble performance at 2:15pm ***

It's been quite the birthday week here at Koresh Wishing dancers Micah Geyer, Mikal Gilbert and Kevan Sullivan a happy birthday and dance-filled year ahead. Photos by Stephanie Ramones

We are back! Artistic Director, Roni Koresh is back teaching 3x a week at our Koresh School of Dance. Now more than ever do we need dance, and are excited to offer space for people to express themselves and stay in shape. Class-taker Harlie Y. writes, "The class size was comfortably small and attention was given to each student by the instructor. Also, dancing in a studio was such a blessing in this time." -5s Wednesday 6:15-715pm... Thursday 6:15-7:15pm Saturday 2-3:15pm **Roni's classes are in-studio only, limited to 12 dancers** Virtual & In-Studio Schedule | koreshdance.org/adult-classes Sign-up | clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws

Koresh Kids Dance Update How it started how it’s going... Mrs. Gold’s 2019 4th graders are now 2021 5th graders. Last year we created a rhythm machine together in the auditorium...this year we’re drumming on whatever we’ve got at home!... Head to our page or @koreshkidsdance on Instagram to see the 2019 analog version of our virtual rhythm machine!

Happy Friday!! We look forward to the weekend, however are even MORE EXCITED about next week. Monday, January 11 marks the re-opening of our studio for in-person adult classes & the first day of our Children School Spring session Sign up for class and/or enroll a student (ages 4-18) into our upcoming session. More details below...... Adult Classes | koreshdance.org/adult-classes Children Classes | koreshdance.org/children-school Photo by Mike Hurwitz

We can't wait to meet our Koresh School of Dance Spring session students next week We have a space for you! Registration is still open for those dancers (ages 4-18) who are looking to dance in this new year. Upcoming session runs January 11- June 5, 2021. Visit koreshdance.org/children-classes for more details.

Today couldn't be more perfect Take a stroll around Rittenhouse Square Park and enjoy this beautiful Sunday weather...better yet, stop by around 2:00PM and you'll have the a pleasure to see a pop-up performance by our Koresh Youth Ensemble. Hope to see you soon!

It's coming real soon! New work by Ronen Koresh. Music by John Levis. Be the first to see excerpts at our @6th annual Come Together Dance Festival, Nov 20-24 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in center city Philadelphia.

POP-UP PERFORMANCE Our Koresh Youth Ensemble will be at Rittenhouse Square tomorrow @ 2:00PM, performing a short work they have been working on with Assistant Artistic Director, Melissa Rector. Enjoy a walk at the park & meet our ensemble dancers. ... Photo by Contigo Photos + Films koreshdance.org/koresh-youth-ensemble

Intimate Glance - Live with the Koresh dancers 11.4.20

Our company rehearsal will be going LIVE TODAY, 12:30-1pm. Tune in for lunch! Intimate Glance - LIVE Rehearsal with the Koresh dancers Streaming on Vimeo > vimeo.com/473173499... For full series visit, koreshdance.org/live-from-koresh Photo by Bill H.

The great Brian Sanders Enjoy this recording of Sunday’s conversation between Artistic Directors. Up Next... Sunday, November 15 @ 6:00pm Featuring Kun-Yang Lin... To learn more visit, koreshdance.org/conversations-with-Roni-Koresh

Our Koresh School of Dance Spring Session is now open for enrollment! January 11 - June 5, 2021 The Koresh School of Dance prides itself in offering high-quality training to dancers ages 4-18 in a variety of styles. Located in the heart of Rittenhouse square our classes are a fun environment for students to do what they love while still being challenged technically and artistically.... In-person and online classes available. To learn more visit, koreshdance.org/children-classes or call the studio at 215-751-0959. Photo by Contigo Photos + Films

Our Koresh Youth Ensemble dancers have been working hard this session training and rehearsing under the direction of Assistant Artistic Director, Melissa Rector. This season we also welcome our newest dancers Daniella and Chelsea Enjoy this preview of the latest piece they have been working on. Stay connected as there might be some chances to see them perform live To learn more about this program visit, koreshdance.org/koresh-youth-ensemble... Music by Olafur Arnold’s We do not own the rights to this music