Headlong Dance Theater
TO CREATE AND PERFORM NEW AND VISIONARY WORKS OF DANCE THEATER THAT USE THE ENTIRE BODY, INCLUDING THE VOICE, THE FACE AND THE MIND; TO CREATE ACCESSIBLE DANCES THAT ARE RELEVANT BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL DANCE AUDIENCES; TO BRING NEW AUDIDENCES CLOSER TO DANCE BY PERFORMING INFORMALLY, IN NONTRADITIONAL VENUES, AND FOR FREE; TO DEVELOP AND PROPOGATE TRAINING TEECHNIQUES THAT BRIDGE DANCE AND THEATER AND EMPOWER PERFORMERS TO BE CO-CREATORS; TO PROVIDE MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP IN THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTS COMMUNITIES; AND TO DANCE OUR WAY INTO THE BLIND SPOTS AND HOT SPOTS OF OUR STRANGE TIMES.
Founded
1993
Web
headlong.org
Address
Philadelphia
Headlong HEADLONG DANCES FORWARD Headlong is a Philadelphiabased activator of performance research of cultural inquiry and of overlapping layers of communities. Founded in 1993 we create audienceengaging art support and sponsor artists and offer a 14week residency and performance training program. We serve as a hub for the community at our studios on South Broad St which we currently operate in partnership with Mascher Space Cooperative. We are doing now more than ever to weather these challenging times with creativity and gumption.
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Absolutely love what Headlong Dance Theater is doing! It's so inspiring to see a community-focused organization that embraces creativity and makes art accessible to everyone. Keep dancing forward! 💃✨
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Headlong's innovative approach to dance is a breath of fresh air! It's fantastic to see how they engage with the community and support artists. Let’s all step up and support this amazing hub of creativity! 🎭❤️
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