Sleeping Beauty
Pennsylvania Ballet dancers performing Sleeping Beauty, one of the company's early productions.
BalletBallet dancersPerformances
Collection
Philadelphia Dance Collection
Photographs documenting Philadelphia's rich dance heritage, featuring the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco). The collection captures rehearsals, performances, and the creative process behind two of the city's most important dance institutions.
About This Collection
This collection draws from Temple University's performing arts holdings, preserving the visual legacy of Philadelphia's professional dance scene from the mid-20th century forward. Both companies have deep ties to the city's cultural identity.
3 featured items
Rodeo
Pennsylvania Ballet company members in Agnes de Mille's Rodeo, performed at the Merriam Theatre.
BalletPerformancesBallet dancers
David St. Charles - Lead Male Dancer
David St. Charles, Philadanco's lead male dancer, photographed at the company's West Philadelphia location.
DanceDancersAfrican American dancers
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