Philadelphia’s ARTIST HOUSE, with Director Asya Zlatina, performs original choreography nationally and abroad. Proud ambassadors of American modern dance,
we are committed to great performance, as well as outreach for kids, seniors, special needs programs, and virtual dance education. We champion cultural exchange. We are proud of our partnership with dancers in Iran, our refugee kids dance program is performing with us today! Visit artist-house.org for company and school information!

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, whose dancers were named “among America’s best” by The New York Times and hailed as “technically brilliant…with vibrant personalities” by The Boston Globe, commissions choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). Founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, BalletX is led by Cox, whose tenure as Artistic & Executive Director has produced over 120 world premiere ballets by nearly 70 choreographers, a record “few companies can match” (The New York Times). Under Cox’s
leadership, BalletX has been hailed as a “place of choreographic innovation” (The New Yorker) and an “epicenter of creation” (Dance Magazine). The company has toured to Vail Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, and The Joyce Theater, among many others, sharing the joy and passion of dance with audiences across the nation. To learn more about BalletX’s programming and dancers, please visit BalletX.org and follow the company on social media.

Buck and Wing Tap Company is an adult tap dance performance group out of Bucks County Pa. We are made up of all level Tap dancers who love to perform and keep Tap dance alive. Our focus is on preserving the rich history of tap dance and making it accessible to everyone.

A Cara Cartney show is more than your typical solo acoustic guitar performance. It’s an interactive, engaging, and fun-filled experience. Her versatile and expressive voice enables her to perform any genre of music with her own unique flair. Cara takes requests and serves them up with witty repartee, hilarious jokes, and amusing anecdotes that make the audience laugh and smile while she beams with amusement. Cara infuses her shows with a passion for music and a joy for the performing arts. Each show is a memorable experience that will leave you wanting more!

Celia Dee a local musician who is currently a senior at Jenkintown High School. She performs a mix of indie, folk, and rock. Celia is heavily involved with her theater program at school and has a love for performing on stage. Her first single Tympanum is set to release early fall.

Commuovere: heartwarming (v.) to stir, to touch, to affect; to move to tears “Commuovere Dance is a local dance company dedicated to sharing the passion and power of dance through collaboration, education and performance. Operating out of Lower Bucks County, PA , we pride ourselves on being a company comprised of a diverse group of dancers and choreographers who share the vision that movement is a powerful medium which can and should be available to individuals of any gender, age, social status or ability. Through our pieces of work, it is our hope to inspire others to think outside the box in terms of what and who dance is for, while also generating interest, awareness and contribution towards local/national charities and issues of importance. Through our community outreach programs and the implementation of on-site classes/collaborative projects, we hope to diligently promote the notion that all people benefit from and deserve the opportunity to expand their inner artist and sense of creative self expression.”

The Cummins School of Irish dance is starting its 23rd year of passing on the Irish heritage and culture. Our studio is in Jenkintown, at Diverse Dance Studio. We accept girls and boys ages 4 and above. We have adult ceili classes at the MacSwiney club.

Diverse Dance Company, is proud to offer dance education at both the recreational and competitive levels offering dancers of all skill sets a fun and exciting experience learning the art of dance within our spacious facility at over 6000 square feet located in the heart of Jenkintown. Contact us to schedule a tour today!

Flaco’s Dance Factory hosts adult dance classes and social functions. Although our Ballroom class is very popular, our focus is on cultural and folkloric expressions of movement and dance from sound the world, particularly Latin America. We offer services for children via our in school residencies & assembly programs like, “Hola, Vecinos!” and more. Wedding choreography is our specialty!!

Jenkintown Dance Arts strives to foster creativity, cultural appreciation, self-confidence and a healthy, active lifestyle. We provide high quality dance and movement education to students of all ages and levels. Our highly skilled and caring staff appreciates that students have unique needs and capabilities and seeks to give each individual the education and attention they deserve. We pride ourselves on small class sizes and a relaxed, nurturing environment.

Cathleen Jordan Rubin and Megan Hunt are the owners of the Jordan Hunt School of Irish Dance who have been dedicated to promoting the art form of Irish Dance through their passion for both Irish dance and teaching children for over twenty years. The mission of the Jordan-Hunt School is to promote self-confidence, poise, teamwork, dedication and perseverance in our dancers and encourage them to reach their personal best. In a fun and structured class setting, dancers set goals, grow in their soft and hard shoe step-dancing techniques and work together to perform traditional team ceili dances. Cathleen and Megan model and foster a love of the creative evolution of this beautiful and athletically demanding form of dance today and encourage each and every child to dance from their heart!

Metropolitan Ballet Company, founded by former Pennsylvania Ballet dancer,Lisa Collins Vidnovic, provides the highest quality performance training for pre-professional dancers, performances, and outreach programs designed to promote a love and appreciation of dance in our community. Metropolitan is admired nationally for its Boys’ Scholarship Program which has provided over $1.5 million in tuition-free training to over 370 boys since 1999. Metropolitan dancers have excelled at YAGP, the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition, and Metropolitan Ballet Academy has received the YAGP Outstanding School Award four times. Metropolitan is also an important launch-pad for choreographers (Jessica Lang, Kanji Segawa, Tommie Waheed-Evans, Maleek Washington) Met alumni are currently dancing with San Francisco Ballet, BalletX, Cincinnati Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and other companies and top trainee programs. Metropolitan celebrated its 25th Anniversary season in 2022! For information about classes for all ages and levels, Summer Intensives, and performances, visit metropolitanballetcompany.org. Join us on Instagram and Facebook.

Sarah Heine is a local singer songwriter who recently released an EP titled Oklahoma that is available on all streaming platforms. Her acoustic sets combine original songs with traditional folk music.

Graduated with Music Ed degree Berklee College of Music in 2001. Owner of Earth Music School in Ambler, PA founded in 2006 teaching guitar, piano, bass and mandolin lessons. Performed as lead guitar and vocalist of bluegrass groups Painted Blue(2005-2013) and The Boiled Owls (2014-2019). Currently performs with folk duo Bogey and the Tortoise and also solo. Released solo original EP, Tim Dodson: The Wondering Wanderer in March 2023. Performed with Rusted Root, Sam Bush and Sara Watkins.

Lesley Weissman-Cook and Jamie Cook
Too Many Cooks, an acoustic duo, is known for their finger-picking guitar style and sublime harmonies. They cover a variety of musical genres including Roots, Americana, Celtic, and a touch of country and blues.