Family Matinee: PHILADANCO! at The Joyce Theater

Continuing its mission for over five decades to preserve Black traditions in dance, PHILADANCO! upholds the lineage of Black American concert dance at its highest standard and propels it into the future with bold, fresh artistic voices. This dynamic Joyce season highlights four distinctive voices that reveal PHILADANCO!’s unmistakable power and evolution, including Thang Dao’s striking Roked; Tommie-Waheed Evans’ emotionally charged Promise Me You Won’t Call; and a new creation by Rennie Harris, set to the unmistakable sound of Philadelphia celebrating the legacy of Philadelphia International Records. The engagement also marks the 25th anniversary of Christopher Huggins’ epic tour de force, Enemy Behind the Gates, a masterwork that has endured across generations and continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

Family Matinee tickets for kids (ages 5-15) are discounted* when purchased and accompanied by an adult paying full-price. Children get their own KidsBill along with a fun Word Search. Enjoy the special opportunity to meet the artists, get autographs, and take pictures following the performances! Most performances run 60 – 90 minutes.

*$12 kids’ tickets available for purchase at the box office or by phone. $17 kids’ tickets are available for purchase online. Ticket prices include all ticket fees.