News & Events
You are welcome to join us and see the wonderful work of our dancers. If you would like to attend any of the events listed below, please contact Andrew Polunin at andrew@dancingclassroomsphilly.org or 215-268-3973. Sign up for our email list to stay connected! Each e-newsletter highlights our activities and events, includes more in-depth information about our programming, and spotlights individuals and organizations that are making a difference in our work.
Upcoming Events:
High Note High Step Breakfast (Hybrid Event)
Thursday, November 3rd, 8:30am
Join us in celebrating the 10-year partnership of Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly. Experience some inspiration with your breakfast as we celebrate the power of arts education and share the impact of our work.
*If you are interested in attending or sponsoring this event, please contact kate@dancingclassroomsphilly.org.
DCP End of Year Event
Sunday, May 21st, 2PM, University of the Arts’ Elaine C. Levitt Auditorium (401 S. Broad St.)
Click here to see the events being held by our partner organization, Musicopia!
2022-2023 School Year
Musicopia And Dancing Classrooms Philly to Present Annual ‘High Note High Step’ in November
Broadway World
Metro Philadelphia
Broadway World
2021-2022
Dancing Classrooms Philly to Host End of Year Student Celebration
Broadway World
Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly Celebrate 10-Year Partnership, June 5th & June 11th
The Dance Journal
Intergenerational Dance Lesson and Lunch at the Willows Park Preserve
The Patch
Radnor Memorial Library and Dancing Classrooms Philly: A Ballroom Dance Class
MLTV – Main Line Network
How Dancing Classrooms Philly is opening the world of dance to youth in the city
Al DÍA News Media
The Weekly Roundup, December 8 – 15
Broad Street Review
This 2021 Music and Dance Festival Hits a ‘High Note’ for Students
NBC 10 Philadelphia
Philadelphia Weekly
The Dance Journal
Dancing Classrooms Philly Welcomes Rasaq Lawal; Andrew Polunin takes on an expanded role
The Dance Journal
Generocity
DCP featured on WHYY’s “You Oughta Know”
WHYY
Scoop USA Announces new Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly Board Members and Officers
Scoop USA Media
DCP receives first-time general operating grant from Bartol Foundation
Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation
Generocity
Press Release
2020-2021
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Clyde Evans, Jr.
NBC10 News Today coverage of DCP
NBC10
Ballroom Dance Class For All Ages Starting This Week In Radnor
The Patch
Partnerships help students thrive at Cramp Elementary
The Philadelphia Tribune
Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly featured on-air
Our Delaware Valley/Beasley Media Group
Grammy-Nominated Duo Helps Music, Dancing Nonprofits Celebrate Philly Kids
NBC10
Black Violin with Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly
Dosage Magazine
Grammy-nominated Black Violin to headline special event
Scoop USA Media
The Rundown/curated weekly events featuring High Note High Step
Philadelphia Weekly
Grammy-nominated Black Violin to headline special event
Philly Life & Culture
AfroPhilly
Black Violin to Appear as Special Guest at High Note High Step Event
Broadway World
Power Moves: Generocity Announces new Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly Board Members
Generocity
WHYY
Dance On Philly Rocks The Fillmore
Dosage Magazine
Dance On Philly Drops City-Wide Virtual Dance Party
The Philadelphia Globe
Dance On Philly Announces City-Wide Virtual Dance Party
Jambands
Just Dance: Philly Coming Together for Virtual Dance-a-Thon
NBC Philadelphia
“For the kids” weekly column – Dance On Philly
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dance On Philly Drops City-Wide Virtual Dance Party
Broadway World
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Donna Boyle
Philadelphia’s First Virtual Dance-A-Thon Benefits Musicopia and Dancing
New Jersey Stage
Press Release
Generocity
Founder of Community Bollywood Dance Project takes on new role as Program Director of DCP
Philadelphiadance.org
Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms Philly announce leadership transition
Press Release
2019-2020
40+ FUN THINGS FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER
The Philadelphia Citizen
Philly Music and Dancing Schools Keep it Grooving Online
6ABC Action News
Musicopia, Dancing Classrooms Philly move programming online
The Philadelphia Tribune
6ABC Coverage of Fall Semester Final
6ABC Action News
Dancing Classrooms Philly, Musicopia, and School District of Philadelphia on Beasley Media’s public affairs radio program
Beasley Media Group
Bensalem students show off skills for “Dancing Classrooms Philly”
6ABC Action News
Students star on the dance floor in Bensalem
Bucks County Courier Times
2019 High Note High Step Breakfast
6ABC Action News
Dancing Classrooms Philly Teaching Artist Dona J. Boyle Will Host Dance Lesson and Mixed Music Dance Party
Broadway World
Philly Chief Education Officer Otis Hackney to speak at Nov. 14th High Note High Step Breakfast
Press Release
Dancing Classrooms Can Teach Students Social Skills
Beasley Media Group
Happy Back to School (and Beyond)!
The Philadelphia Citizen
Dancing Classrooms Philly and Musicopia welcome seven new Board Members
Press Release
2018-2019
Philadelphia Inquirer
Here’s why you should be dancing
Philadelphia Daily News
Royer-Greaves students dance and sing at public event
Daily Local News
Musicopia And Dancing Classrooms Philly Prepare Royer-Greaves Students For May 18 Performance
Broadway World
Dancing Classrooms Philly Presents Team Match Events
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Ms. Jenny Florinicia
6 ABC highlights First Annual DCP Academy Festival
Dancing Classrooms Philly visits Bensalem middle school
6ABC
Future Leaders in Philadelphia #0306 Dancing Classrooms Philly
La Salle TV
Main Line Singers Celebrate The Joys Of Dancing With Dancing Classrooms Philly
Broadway World
Good News in the District (Dancing Classrooms Philly receives $15,000 grant from The Philadelphia Foundation)
The Philadelphia Tribune
Fox29 Good Day Weekend highlights Dancing Classrooms Philly
DCP receives $15,000 grant from The Philadelphia Foundation
Dancing Classrooms Philly Dancing Competition
NBC10
Students show off fancy footwork for Dancing Classrooms Philly in Bustleton
6ABC
Cecelia Snyder Middle School students show off their ballroom dancing skill
Bucks County Courier Times
Arriving and Thriving in the Journey: Mark McLeod on being a Teaching Artist and Education Liaison
Annual High Note High Step Breakfast
6ABC
Dr. Hite Keynote Speaker at High Note High Step Breakfast
Chester: Basketball and Ballroom Dancing?
The Spirit
DCP Teaching Artists take on larger roles — help to grow program
2016-2017
The Dance Journal
Reflections on 10 years of Dancing Classrooms Philly
Melody in the classroom
Bensalem Times
Park Lane Dancers are Ready to Waltz
The Delaware County Daily Times
Health Lessons for Local Schools Paired with Dancing Classrooms Philly
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
2015-2016
NBC10
8th graders learn lessons on the dance floor
ABC6 Action News, Philadelphia
2014-2015
The Philadelphia Tribune
2008-2009
- Dancing with the students
ABC6 Action News, Philadelphia