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#EveryVoteCounts rally turns into a Philly block party (and we love it) purpose

Nov. 7, 2020 8:10 am

#EveryVoteCounts rally turns into a Philly block party (and we love it)

Calling out around the world, are you ready for a brand new beat? Philadelphia's answer to the question Martha and the Vandellas asked their 1964 song is still "yes."
Why FringeA-Thon is asking people to fundraise for FringeArts — and themselves funding

Mar. 22, 2017 11:44 am

Why FringeA-Thon is asking people to fundraise for FringeArts — and themselves

Those who raise money for the dance-party marathon will see 75 percent of however much they raise given back to them or another organization. It’s about the cultural sector coming together, said FringeArts President Nick Stuccio.
“Santo” film takes on domestic abuse with dance purpose

Jul. 28, 2015 2:15 pm

“Santo” film takes on domestic abuse with dance

Nearly 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during their lifetimes, and 1 in 3 female homicide victims are murdered by their current or former partner every year. Florescio Films takes on the gravity of domestic violence in “Santo,” a short film using dance to depict the dangers of abusive relationships. “I wanted to create […]
How Philly Moves returns, bringing the community together through celebration of dance and movement method

Feb. 5, 2015 12:34 pm

How Philly Moves returns, bringing the community together through celebration of dance and movement

For the first time since 2011, JJ Tiziou has returned to his photography project How Philly Moves. The project, started in 2008, invites any self-identified Philadelphia dancer to participate in community photo sessions. This past December, Tiziou held a community photo session at Christ Church Neighborhood House, where he photographed 123 Philadelphians. The shoot took about three and […]