Koresh Dance

“When Koresh Dance Company performs, audiences leap to their feet!”
-- Dance Magazine
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Koresh Dance Company was founded in 1991 by Israeli-born choreographer and artistic director Ronen (Roni) Koresh. Known for its engaging performances and technically superb dancers, the company’s critically acclaimed work attracts increasing audiences across the nation and abroad. Over the years, Roni has developed a vast repertory of work that ranges from explosive and passionate, to intimate and

restrained. The company also presents work by guest choreographers including Ohad Naharin, Robert Battle, Donald Byrd, Itzik Galili and Paul Selwyn Norton. The company has experienced tremendous artistic growth in the past several years and presents bi- annual performances in Philadelphia. In addition, the company has increased its national touring and has toured internationally to destinations including Spain, Turkey, Israel, South Korea, Mexico and Guatemala. Koresh Dance Company has received much local, national and international recognition. The company has received several awards from the Philadelphia City Paper and Philadelphia Magazine and has been featured in Dance Magazine, the nation’s premiere dance publication. Roni is a multi-year recipient of choreography fellowships from The Pew Charitable Trusts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. The company remains on the roster of Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation). Opened in 1993, the Koresh School of Dance - now opening its new, expansive home at 2002 Rittenhouse Square - has remained dedicated to its goal of being a dance training center for the Philadelphia community. With two studios in the heart of Center City, the location offers over 60 weekly classes to both children and adults, whether they are beginners or professional. During a typical week, approximately 650 dance students pass through the studio doors. The school offers a wide variety of movement instruction including modern, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop and tap, among others. In the fall of 2008, the Koresh Youth Ensemble was formed to give serious, young dancers more intensive training and greater performance opportunities. Under the direction of Melissa Rector, assistant artistic director of Koresh Dance Company, members have the opportunity to work with teachers from various disciplines of dance and to learn company repertory. They typically perform during the company’s home seasons at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, as well as at Koresh Artist Showcases throughout the year. Koresh Dance Company is also committed to community outreach, while in Philadelphia and on tour. Touring activities include performance discussions, residencies, master classes and lecture/demonstrations. At home, Koresh Kids Dance brings arts education to underserved children in our community as instructors teach free dance classes to students in Philadelphia schools. This program provides invaluable tools that children can use in all aspects of their lives. Another element of our community outreach programming is the Koresh Artist Showcase. The showcases present work by local choreographers alongside Koresh Dance Company, giving artists in the community the opportunity to perform their work at no cost and to connect with a wider audience.

12/31/2024

🥳Ringing in the New Year with the 3rd behind the scenes look into the creation of Roni Koresh's new work that will premiere in 2025! 🍾

We at Koresh are grateful for your support in 2024 - and we can't wait to see you in 2025!!

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One last day to in 2024 - Click here: https://gcld.co/RgKxvpP

This is "DTDTP Ep 03" by Koresh Dance Company on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/30/2024

2 more days in 2024 to !!

Koresh Kids Dance serves almost 800 students in 12 Philadelphia public schools with free weekly in-school classes. Just $5,000 allows us to add another classroom to dance with!

Support Koresh this giving season and help us serve the community though the art of dance!

Click to give: https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

12/23/2024

🚨 Today is the FINAL DAY to submit for our January 18-19 Artist Showcase! This is your chance to showcase your latest work in our dynamic black box theater. These intimate performances are a fantastic opportunity to share your art, connect with a broader audience, and get inspired by the incredible dance community around our city.

We can’t wait to see your submission!

Apply now at: Koreshdance.org/showcase

✨January 18-19
Application Deadline: Monday, December 23, 2024

✨February 8-9
Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025

✨March 1-2
Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Photos by Michael Pilla

12/20/2024

😍Love these pictures of our Koresh Youth Ensemble by SEB Photography from Project Moshen Dance Company's "EXCERPTS" benefitting Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer.

We are so grateful to Project Moshen for including KYE in this amazing show and important event!! ❤️

12/18/2024

🎁 Give the gift that inspires confidence, creativity, and fitness.

Looking for a unique gift that keeps on giving? This holiday season, share the joy of movement with a 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝! ✨ Whether it’s for a loved one looking to join an adult drop-in class, explore private lessons, or start a children’s dance session — the possibilities are endless!

Buy online or on-site! Visit koreshdance.org/gifts

12/10/2024

📣 Attention Dancers & Choreographers

Be part of our next season!! Whether you’re a professional dancer with a passion for movement or a choreographer with a new work to share, we want to hear from YOU.

➡️𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒
𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟖-𝟏𝟗 / 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟖-𝟗 / 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏-𝟐

Our first deadline is approaching in two weeks! Our showcase series celebrates the creativity and talent of our dance community. Submit your latest work and be part of a special weekend of dance at our black box theater!

➡️ 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟓 / 𝟏-𝟓𝐩𝐦

KDC seeks athletic dancers who are technically advanced with great stage presence. Dancers should be versatile in modern, contemporary, ballet, and jazz as we fuse these styles to create something uniquely powerful.

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Pre-register/Apply and be part of our next season of dance!

Visit koreshdance.org

12/06/2024

💕 - This giving season help Koresh serve all of Philadelphia through the art of dance.💕

Support our artists and programs: https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

⭐️ Program Spotlight 🔦 Koresh Artist Showcases 🔦
Koresh serves regional (and sometimes national) dance artists with opportunities to present work in our black box theater - 100% free to the artists. The talent and variety of work each performance is astounding. Our first 3 shows of 2025 have been announced - we can't wait to see you at our studio!

⭐️$100 Donation - Receive 1 free showcase ticket
⭐️$500 Donation - 1 free ticket to each of 8 showcases in 2025

12/04/2024

Announcing our next 3️⃣ Artist Showcases for 2025!!

We are seeking our next line up of artists!! We have released the next three showcase dates, so get yours dancers together and submit for the chance to be featured at our black box theater!

—- 2025 Showcase Dates & Deadlines —-

✨January 18-19
Application Deadline: Monday, December 23, 2024

✨February 8-9
Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025

✨March 1-2
Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

VISIT koreshdance.org/showcase-application

Photos by Michael Pilla

12/03/2024

🥰 on ! 🥰

👉 Click here to donate now! https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

We need your support! Your gift today helps Koresh bring the art of dance to our entire community through Performance, Education, and Outreach.

Dance has the power to uplift spirits and unite communities. Together, we can keep the arts thriving in Philadelphia!

👉 Click here to donate now! https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process of bringing a new work to life.

12/01/2024

LAST CHANCE 📣 This is it – the final day of our Koresh School of Dance Black Friday Class Card Sale! Dance your way through the holiday season and into the new year, or gift that special someone the perfect dancing present.

10-Class Card – ONLY $170 (Save $30!)
20-Class Card – ONLY $320 (Save $80!)

>> Unlimited Purchases – No limit to how many you can buy!

11/29/2024

Koresh School of Dance BLACK FRIDAY CLASS CARD SAVINGS 🎉

Dance into the new year, or gift that perfect present for the holidays, at an unbeatable price! With 20+ weekly classes to pick from we are confident there’s the perfect one just for you. (𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲!)

Thursday, Nov 28th - Sunday, Dec 1st

10-Class Card – ONLY $170 (Save $30!) 20-Class Card – ONLY $320 (Save $80!)

Visit koreshdance.org/adult-classes

11/28/2024

Thankful for you 🫶🏽 As we gather together this Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.

To our the dancers who walk through our doors, thank you for your passion, energy, and commitment. You inspire us daily with your hard work and love for dance.

To our amazing supporters, your belief in our mission and your ongoing financial support allows us to keep the studio running, community programs growing and our company dancers creating in the studio.

And to all of our fans—whether near or far—your enthusiasm and encouragement fuel our creative journey.

From all of us at the studio, we wish you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving 🍁

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11/27/2024

Koresh Kids Dance serves almost 800 students in 12 Philadelphia public schools with free weekly in-school classes. Just $5,000 allows us to add another classroom to dance with! Koresh Kids Dance

Support Koresh this giving season and help us serve the community though the art of dance!

Click to give: https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

11/20/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we are reminded of the vital role art plays in our lives—bridging divides and offering relief from the relentless news cycle. At Koresh, we believe in the healing power of dance!

Our programs are fully dedicated to serving and representing our community through the art of dance. In the weeks ahead, we look forward to sharing more about our programs and giving you an inside look at our work.

Please consider an end of year donation to support our artists and our mission. We couldn’t do it without you—your support is the heart of everything we do at Koresh Dance Company!!

💓**Click here to donate - https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

***Koresh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization***

To brighten your day, take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Roni's new work, "Dancing the Darkness to Pieces"

11/18/2024

🌟Koresh Dance Company is hosting Auditions – Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 1-5pm 🌟

Join Artistic Director Roni Koresh and our dynamic company in creating powerful, visually stunning works that have captivated audiences for years.

We are looking for technically advanced dancers with a strong stage presence, who are skilled in a variety of styles, including modern, contemporary, ballet, and jazz.

Audition Details

📅 Sunday, January 5
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Koresh Dance Studio, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq. Philadelphia

Pre-Registration Required. $15 cash at the door. Bring your headshot, resume, and energy!

Visit, koreshdance.org/company-audition

11/09/2024

This weekend —- Come see the latest and greatest from Philly’s dance community, as our featured choreographers share some of their latest works at this weekend’s ✨KORESH ARTIST SHOWCASE✨

Show is only an hour, so plenty of time to get to the rest of your weekend 😉 Hope you come by!!

Saturday, Nov 9 // 6pm & 8pm
Sunday, Nov 10 // 6pm

🎟️ https://secure.givelively.org/event/koresh-dance-company/koresh-artist-showcase-223e39e8-c49e-43b9-8c28-6a0e3abd1a5e

🎥 featured is our Youth Ensemble performing “ Rise” two years ago in our black box. This weekend they’ll be opening and closing the show with two new works - don’t miss it!! Choreo by Melissa Rector

11/08/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, movement, and self-expression!

✨ THREE SHOWS | 10 FEATURED ARTISTS ✨
Saturday, Nov 9 | 6pm & 8pm
Sunday, Nov 10 | 6pm

Join us for a dynamic celebration of dance and storytelling in the heart of Rittenhouse Square. Whether it’s a date night, a fun outing with friends, or an inspiring solo adventure—this is the perfect way to enjoy your weekend.

Don’t miss out—save your seat today!
🎟️ secure.givelively.org/event/koresh-dance-company/koresh-artist-showcase-223e39e8-c49e-43b9-8c28-6a0e3abd1a5e

Photo by Shannon Bramham

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2 more days in 2024 to #GiveDance!!

2 more days in 2024 to #GiveDance!! Koresh Kids Dance serves almost 800 students in 12 Philadelphia public schools with free weekly in-school classes. Just $5,000 allows us to add another classroom to dance with! Support Koresh this giving season and help us serve the community though the art of dance! Click to give: https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

🎁 Give the gift that inspires confidence, creativity, and fitness. Looking for a unique gift that keeps on giving? This holiday season, share the joy of movement with a 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝! ✨ Whether it’s for a loved one looking to join an adult drop-in class, explore private lessons, or start a children’s dance session — the possibilities are endless! Buy online or on-site! Visit koreshdance.org/gifts

🥰#GiveDance on #GivingTuesday! 🥰 👉 Click here to donate now! https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK We need your support! Your gift today helps Koresh bring the art of dance to our entire community through Performance, Education, and Outreach. Dance has the power to uplift spirits and unite communities. Together, we can keep the arts thriving in Philadelphia! #GiveDance 👉 Click here to donate now! https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK Take a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process of bringing a new work to life. @followers

Koresh School of Dance BLACK FRIDAY CLASS CARD SAVINGS 🎉 Dance into the new year, or gift that perfect present for the holidays, at an unbeatable price! With 20+ weekly classes to pick from we are confident there’s the perfect one just for you. (𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲!) Thursday, Nov 28th - Sunday, Dec 1st 10-Class Card – ONLY $170 (Save $30!) 20-Class Card – ONLY $320 (Save $80!) Visit koreshdance.org/adult-classes

Koresh Kids Dance serves almost 800 students in 12 Philadelphia public schools with free weekly in-school classes. Just $5,000 allows us to add another classroom to dance with! Koresh Kids Dance Support Koresh this giving season and help us serve the community though the art of dance! Click to give: https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK

As 2024 comes to a close, we are reminded of the vital role art plays in our lives—bridging divides and offering relief from the relentless news cycle. At Koresh, we believe in the healing power of dance! Our programs are fully dedicated to serving and representing our community through the art of dance. In the weeks ahead, we look forward to sharing more about our programs and giving you an inside look at our work. Please consider an end of year donation to support our artists and our mission. We couldn’t do it without you—your support is the heart of everything we do at Koresh Dance Company!! 💓**Click here to donate - https://www.koreshdance.org/?give=8NDR96EK ***Koresh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization*** To brighten your day, take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Roni's new work, "Dancing the Darkness to Pieces"

2025 Company Auditions

🌟Koresh Dance Company is hosting Auditions – Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 1-5pm 🌟 Join Artistic Director Roni Koresh and our dynamic company in creating powerful, visually stunning works that have captivated audiences for years. We are looking for technically advanced dancers with a strong stage presence, who are skilled in a variety of styles, including modern, contemporary, ballet, and jazz. Audition Details 📅 Sunday, January 5 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 Koresh Dance Studio, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq. Philadelphia Pre-Registration Required. $15 cash at the door. Bring your headshot, resume, and energy! Visit, koreshdance.org/company-audition

This weekend —- Come see the latest and greatest from Philly’s dance community, as our featured choreographers share some of their latest works at this weekend’s ✨KORESH ARTIST SHOWCASE✨ Show is only an hour, so plenty of time to get to the rest of your weekend 😉 Hope you come by!! Saturday, Nov 9 // 6pm & 8pm Sunday, Nov 10 // 6pm 🎟️ https://secure.givelively.org/event/koresh-dance-company/koresh-artist-showcase-223e39e8-c49e-43b9-8c28-6a0e3abd1a5e 🎥 featured is our Youth Ensemble performing “ Rise” two years ago in our black box. This weekend they’ll be opening and closing the show with two new works - don’t miss it!! Choreo by Melissa Rector

Check this out 👀⏬ THIS WEEKEND we invite you to our black box to enjoy an intimate dance performance at our black box! Pair it with your dinner plans and experience the raw talent and originality of 10 local artists as they take the stage to share their latest work. Saturday, November 9 // 6pm & 8pm Sunday, November 10 // 6pm Save your seat & Purchase your tickets today! 🎟️ secure.givelively.org/event/koresh-dance-company/koresh-artist-showcase-223e39e8-c49e-43b9-8c28-6a0e3abd1a5e

Make us part of your Sunday ✨Join us for a FREE performance at KleinLife Theatre in northeast Philly THIS SUNDAY, 11/3, at 4 PM! Video featuring dynamic trio, Sarah Shaulis, Paige Devitt and Devon Larcher in “Hollow Apple”. Thanks to the generous support of the William Penn Foundation, we’re excited to bring contemporary dance to life in communities around Philly. Don’t miss this chance to experience see our company & youth ensemble this season! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/koresh-connects-free-performance-kleinlife-tickets-1047085319377?aff=oddtdtcreator Choreo | Roni Koresh Original Music | @sagealicia Lighting | @alyssandrad

🚨 Just one week away! 🚨 Don’t miss the chance to see Koresh Dance Company perform LIVE at KleinLife in northeast Philadelphia next Sunday, November 3 at 4:00 PM! This FREE event is part of our “Neighborhood Connections” program sponsored by @william_penn_foundation, featuring the stunning choreography of Artistic Director Roni Koresh and an exciting opening by our Youth Ensemble, led by Melissa Rector. Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of contemporary dance! RSVP now to let us know you’re coming! Childcare also available (ages 2-6) for those who pre-register. Visit koreshdance.org/koresh-connects