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Take a Look At Our Featured Performances Spanning the Last Decade and More
October 2021
Oh No Not My Son- A Mother’s Confession
conceived & directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
A Danse4Nia Production, A Danse4Nia/ Phoenix Danse Film
June 2021
Sybrina” Solo- Virtual Performance
choreography by Sheryl Pollard Thomas
Queen’s Tea, Women of Color
University of Pennsylvania
February 2020
God’s Trombone
choreography by the late E. Leon Evans
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble
Grace Dance Theatre’s Black History Concert
Gratz College, Melrose, PA.
February 2020
A Mother’ s Confession Showcase
Collegium for African Diaspora Dance Conference
Duke University, Durham NC
January 2020
Deliverance
choreography by Wayne St. David
32nd International Association of Blacks In Dance Conference- Philly Night
Merriam Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
April 2019
What Is Love
choreography by A. C. Gilmore
53rd International World Congress on Dance Research
Nassau Bahamas
April 2019
SNEAK PEEK”- Showcase/ Focus Group of Mother’s Confessions
conceived & directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Venice Island Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA.
February 2019
Deliverance
Choreography by Wayne St. David
Baltimore Dance Invitational
The Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, Owings Mills, MD
August 2018
REPETÉ IN THE PARK
Performance In Public Spaces Series- directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Gorgas Park, Philadelphia, PA.
July 2018
Caged
choreography by Meredith Rainey
51st International World Congress on Dance Research
Greek Dances Dora Stpatou Theatre, Athens, Greece
April 2018
REPETÉ
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 1st Bi-Annual 12th Season Concert
Venice Island Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA.
April 2017
Somebodiness/ I’m The EMCEE
choreography by Nia Eubanks-Dixon
Pentacle Presents: The Gallery
Dance Complex, Cambridge, MA
September 2016
st Annual Philly Free Streets
directed by Antoinette M/ Coward-Gilmore
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA.
August 2016
30th Annual Caribbean Day Festival
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, PA.
June 2016
4 Ladies Only
choreography by Walter Rutledge
40th Anniversary Season of the Thelma Hill Dance Festival
Brooklyn, NY
May 2016
4 Ladies Only
choreography by Walter Rutledge
Thelma Hill Showcase
George Faison’s Fire House, Harlem, NYC
April 2016
X- Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 10th Anniversary Season
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Venice Island Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA.
August 2015
29th Annual Caribbean Day Festival
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, PA.
August 2015
Glory
choreography by A.C. Gilmore
Three Kings Concert
Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2015
Life After Death
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 9th Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore, musical direction Damon Bennett
Painted Bride Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2015
Standing In My Skin
choreography Hollie Wright
Charlotte Dance Festival
Boothe Playhouse, Charlotte, NC
July 2014
Falsely Accused
choreography by Itola Byrd
Come Together Dance Festival
Suzzane Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2014
evidence of my EXISTENCE
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 8th Annual Season Concert- directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
The Kurtz Center for Performing Arts, Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
January 2014
Barnes Foundation Series
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Barnes Museum, Philadelphia, PA.
July 2013
City Hall Presents
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Mayor’s Reception Room, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA.
July 2013
Falsely Accused- An Excerpt
choreography by Itola Byrd
World Live Café, Philadelphia, PA.
June 2013
hOMe
choreography by Johari Mayfield
Late Night Series, Dance USA National Conference
Performance Garage, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2013
The Move-Meant
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Dance Series @ Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
March 2013
Blush
Dans4Nia’s 7th Annual Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Performance Garage, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2013
hOMe
choreography by Johari Mayfield
Open Marley Showcase
Baltimore Theatre Project, Baltimore Maryland
November 2012
Moments
choreography by Bill Thomas
Black Dance Festival II
August Wilson Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA.
November 2012
Standing In My Skin
choreography by Hollie Wright
Your Move Dance Festival
Art House Productions, Jersey City, NJ
October 2012
Standing In My Skin
choreography by Hollie Wright
Fall Further, Pentacle Gallery Showcase
Ailey Citigroup Theatre, New York, NY
October 2012
hOMe
choreography by Johari Mayfield
Maryland State Dance Festival, Centerville, MD
September 2012
Navigating the Hallway
in collaboration with KDNY Dance Company
Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Living Arts Dance School, Philadelphia PA.
June 2012
Standing In My Skin
choreography by Hollie Wright
Souls of Our Feet”- Thelma Hill Dance Festival
Kumble Theatre, Brooklyn, NY.
March 2012
Presenter’s Showcase, Dance USA Philly
directed by Antoinette M, Coward-Gilmore
Performance Garage, Philadelphia, PA.
January 2012
Standing In My Skin
choreography by Hollie Wright
Pentacle Dance Works Gallery Showcase
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Jacquelyn Onassis High School of Performing Arts, New York, NY.
November 2011
eMerge’- Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 6th Annual Season Concert
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Plays & Players- Philadelphia, PA.
September 2011
eMerge- The Excerpt
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Philly Fringe Festival
Plays & Players Blackbox Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2011
Dance In Public Places Showcase
directed by Antoinette M, Coward-Gilmore
Gallery Shopping Mall, Philadelphia, PA.
February 2011
Celebrating the Beginning, Finding The Purpose
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 5th Anniversary Season Reprise, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Conwell Hall. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
January 2011
Caged
choreography by Meredith Rainy
Pentacle Gallery Artist Showcase
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Jacquelyn Onassis High School of Performing Arts, New York, NY.
November 2010
Philly Dance Jam
Science Center Theatre, Montgomery County Community College
September 2010
Celebrating the Beginning, Finding The Purpose
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 5th Anniversary Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
John E. Allen Jr. Theatre, New Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
June 2010
Portrait & Twisted Sisters
“Portrait”- choreography by Bill Thomas
“Twisted Sisters” choreography by Zane Booker
Souls of Our Feet”- Thelma Hill Dance Festival
Kumble Theatre, Brooklyn, NY.
January 2010
Danse 4 The Cure- In Support of the Lupus Foundation
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Conwell Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
January 2010
Portrait
choreography by Bill Thomas
Pentacle Gallery Artist Showcase
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Ailey Citigroup Theatre, New York, NY
September 2009
Danse4Nia Meets Forces of Nature- the Move-Meant Series
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 4th Annual Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore”
Philly Fringe Festival
John E. Allen Jr. Theatre, The New Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
May 2009
Moments
choreography by Bill Thomas
Pennsylvania Presenter’s Conference
Bynum Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA.
March 2009
Presenter’s Showcase, Dance USA Philly
Performance Garage, Philadelphia, PA
September 2008
Through Their Eyes
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 3rd Annual Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Philly Fringe Festival
John E. Allen Jr. Theatre, The New Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
March 2010
Danse 4 The Cure- In Support of the BEBASHI
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Painted Bride Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA.
September 2007
Wanting To Make A Social Change
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s 2nd Annual Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Philly Fringe Festival
John E. Allen Jr. Theatre, The New Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
October 2006
Broken Circle
choreography by Shawn-LaMere Williams
Maryland State Dance Festival, Baltimore, MD.
October 2006
Performance- NAACP Philadelphia Gala
directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
3801 District, Philadelphia PA.
September 2006
Assemble 4 Purpose
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble’s Inaugural Season Concert, directed by Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore
Philly Fringe Festival
John E. Allen Jr. Theatre, The New Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia, PA.
June 2006
Featured Dancers: The Life Story of Marvin Gaye
Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC