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Keeping Philadelphia Dance Vibrant

Now in its 30th year, Susan Hess Modern Dance fosters explorations of past and
present in the local dance community and nurtures the professional development of
independent dance artists. We encourage investigations in all philosophies and modes
of contemporary dance - from Butoh to Breaking, Contact Improvisation to Tanztheater
– emphasizing the artists' dedication to their craft, expansion of their vision, and
application of judgment to their work.
It is our mission to serve emerging and professional choreographers, dancers,
performance artists, and audiences in an environment where creativity and
experimentation flourish.

SHMD's core programs are:

The Choreographers Project, a residency program for independent choreographers
The Masters Exchange, a workshop series with established dance and performance artists
In Performance, a presentation series featuring local, national, and international performers across disciplines

Meet Our 2010-11 Resident Artists!

30 Years of Philadelphia Dance – On DVD

SHMD is pleased to offer, for a donation of $20 or more, a DVD featuring over two
hours of short excerpts from performances and master classes at SHMD.

30 at 2030: A Look Back, a Leap Forward features well-known Philadelphia artists
whose work continues to be seen nationally and internationally on stage, at festivals, in
studio showings, and in classrooms. All material was documented in the Hess Studio
at 2030 Sansom Street, which saw the final In Performance: Choreographers Project
showing on May 23, 2010.

You may make out your check or money order to Susan Hess Modern Dance, Inc., and
send to: SHMD, 508 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. (Be sure to include your
address and contact information.) All contributions are tax-deductible.

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