INVITE THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING PHILADELPHIA!
The Mann Center’s annual free Young People’s Concert Series plays a vital role in our community outreach, making high-quality and culturally diverse performing arts programs accessible to all children in an informal atmosphere. Performances by professional and emerging artists offer our young people a chance to experience and be inspired by the talents of others their age!

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A Taste of Dance - A Celebration of Diverse Cultures

 
Check out the lineup for our 2009 season, featuring spectacular artists who will take you on a journey of dance, celebrating the cultures of Spain, Africa, and America!

 


RHYTHMS, DRUMS, AND HIP GROOVES                  
July 16  | 11am – 12:15pm

Catch the excitement at the intersection of West African-American fusion sensation Kulu Mele, the classic drill team grooves of Philadelphia-renowned West Philadelphia Conestoga Angels, and the inspired dance of hip-hop masters from Gwendolyn Bye’s DanceFusion.

 
URBAN DANCE EXPLOSION
Featuring  Buckets and Tap Shoes & Chosen Dance Company                    
July 20  | 11am – 12:15pm

 
Feel the beat and dance to the rhythm with these two acclaimed dance groups! Trace the roots of dance from the 1960s to today’s hip-hop, and witness a company of musicians, percussionists and hoofers and their music, improvisation and choreography derived from roots of funk, soul, jazz, classical, hip-hop, blues and rock!
 
 
 
                 
August 4  | 11am – 12:15pm
Relish the fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics, mime, urban hip-hop moves and grooves in this exhilarating dance explosion brought to you by the renowned Rock School.
 
 
 
INTERNATIONAL DANCE VOYAGE
Featuring Flamenco Ole! & Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
August 10  | 11am – 12:15pm

Take a cultural journey through Spain and Africa! Experience the deep rooted traditions of dance and music from these beautiful countries. 

 

Click Here to download the reservation form form groups of 30 or more.


• Reservations are not required for groups of less than 30.
• All concerts are free and open to the public.
• Gates open one half hour prior to performances; parking is FREE!
• Seating is general admission, and is on a first come, first served basis.
• There are no tickets issued for these events.
• Programs, dates, and artists are subject to change.
• Concerts are rain or shine.

For information, email education@manncenter.org or call (215) 546-7900 x104

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Connelly Foundation  |  The LENFEST Foundation
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation
The Christopher Ludwick Foundation
PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Photos by Michael Hammie & Brian Mengini