Celebrate Philadelphia's Black Dance Legacy

Name: Celebrate Philadelphia's Black Dance Legacy
Start: 2026-05-23T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-23T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Parkway Central Library

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Parkway Central Library | Philadelphia, PA

Black dance educators and students get recognition for their significant contribution to the cultural fabric of our city.
About this Event

Celebrate Philadelphia's legacy Black dance educators Essie Marie Dorsey, Sydney King, Marion Cuyjet, Faye Snow and Joan Myers Brown as folks come together to share their stories of how these women influenced them. Bring your recital programs, photos, tutus, ballet slippers,and fond memories. Enjoy performances by the award-winning West Philadelphia High School Dance Ensemble and the 'get out your seat' rhythms of Music of Motion (MOM).