Welcome! Summer events and more

Photo: Bill Hebert

Welcome to Roger Lee Dance’s new blog! Here you can find everything from information about performances, classes, events, to pictures of the company and links to videos and information on the dancers from the company’s official website.

Roger Lee Dance is a dance company based in Philadelphia run by the artistic director Roger Lee. The company combines contemporary jazz dance with soulful music to produce an uplifting experience for the entire audience.

But enough about that, you want to see some performances live, don’t you? Well then, check out our upcoming events this summer! There are plenty, so even with your busy schedule, you’re bound to make at least one of these exciting shows.

This Saturday, June 8^th at 11:30 am, don’t miss the company performing in a quartet with some its new members at the 6^th annual West Park Arts Fest. The theme is “Friends Across Cultures”, so you’re definitely likely to fit in. Better yet, you can enjoy live music, dance, fun activities for both adults and children, fresh food, and much more for FREE ADMISSION. Woohoo!

Where? The Festival will take place at Schoolof the Future, 4021 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (on the corner of Girard and Parkside Avenue, 1 block from the Philadelphia Zoo).

On Friday, June 21^st, the company joins Alchemy Dance Company on their “One Night Only” showcase at the Performance Garage. Tickets can be bought for only $15 each. Don’t miss this exciting event! The Performance Garage can be found on 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

If you can’t make the Friday but are free on Saturday, June 22^nd, Roger Lee Dance will be at the PrinceMusic Theater for two shows (2pm & 7pm), joining Introspective Movement Project's "Conscious Thoughts In Action". Tickets are $25 each, and worth every penny. Join them at 1414 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

In September, it’s the event you’ve been waiting for. Roger Lee Dance returns to the Performance Garage, this time for a weekend of shows for our premiere, “The Fall”. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7 at 8pm, and Sunday, September 8 at 2 pm. Tickets can be bought in August at DanceBoxOffice.com.

Last but not least, looking forward to 2014, Roger Lee Dance will be hosting a Black History Celebration.

As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities for you to join us with your friends. Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Roger Lee Dance