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JOURNEYS SOUTH

Thursday, May 12, 2011

START HERE APRIL 27 – June 11. Miro’s Start Here opens as part of the Mural Art’s Journeys South. Journeys South moves public art “off the wall” and invites you to examine the richly layered and evolving immigrant histories of South Philadelphia through four unique interactive community-based public art projects and free public tours that celebrate the stories of immigrants and their descendants—both long-time and new residents—to South Philadelphia. Click here for more info.

Cinco de Miro 4: Maximum Ballroom This Saturday @ 6:30pm!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Join us as a group of real Philadelphians take the spotlight and compete for big prizes, fame and philanthropy.  The night will conclude with a massive dance party!  This annual fundraiser supports Miro Dance Theatre events and programs, so turn off the reality TV and come out to watch some real people get their ballroom groove on in Miro style with Lindy Hop, Fox Trot, Tango and Cha Cha like you have never seen it before. Get your tickets HERE!

JOURNEYS SOUTH Opens

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Miro’s Start Here opens as part of the Mural Art’s Journeys South. Journeys South moves public art “off the wall” and invites you to examine the richly layered and evolving immigrant histories of South Philadelphia through four unique interactive community-based public art projects and free public tours that celebrate the stories of immigrants and their descendants—both long-time and new residents—to South Philadelphia. Click here for more info.

Miro “Self Portrait” on WHYY

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Watch the full episode. See more Friday Arts.

Update on Amanda and Tobin’s activities in Cambodia

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Amanda’s adventures in Cambodia have been “full on”, to use her words. She’s in rehearsal for “Pamina Devi” and took on private rehearsal time with the Pin-Peat orchestra. Pin-Peat is the traditional percussion orchestra that accompanies traditional dance performances. This new experience is technically difficult and rhythmically different for a Western trained dancer. See how [...]