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All Around Town!

We are about to be VERY busy!  With the camps in Haiti and New Orleans quickly approaching, IPDC will be very visible in our immediate Main Line/Philadelphia community, hoping to raise an additional $5000 for Haiti and $10,000 for New … Continue reading

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We’re going to be on TV!

New of IPDC’s amazing work in Philadelphia and New Orleans is spreading! And that’s really important- because we have a lot of needs for our upcoming camps in Haiti and New Orleans!! Tuesday, May 18th, we will be on NBC10! … Continue reading

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Cool Stuff in May from IPDC

May 1: Bowling for Haiti!  It is not too late to join us on Saturday as we raise money for our Haiti camp.  1:30-3:30 at Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore!  You can bowl, buy a pretzel or brownie, or a raffle … Continue reading

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Dance and Health, 3 More Reasons #WhyDanceMatters

Because dance is a physical activity, there are physical benefits as well! So here are 3, for children and adults, of the art of dance. Motor Skill Development, Weight Control, and Balance. 1. Motor skill development- Seems obvious doesn’t it? … Continue reading

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3 Reasons #WhyDanceMatters

3 Life Skills: Discipline, Creative Thinking, and Teamwork. These traits are instilled in dance students from their very first class. These are life skills- applicable to relationships and situations at school, home and work. 1. Discipline- Learning dance technique is … Continue reading

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Hometown Hero Video

This is the video that was played at the 4/9/2010 76ers game! Footage includes an interview with Nicole, Pete Berol, who nominated her for the award, pieces of our upcoming documentary on our work in New Orleans, and still photos … Continue reading

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Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective Executive Director Named Philadelphia 76ers Hometown Hero for April

Nicole LaBonde, Executive Director of Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective, has been named the Philadelphia 76ers Hometown Hero for the month of April. According to the 76ers, “The Hometown Hero: In the Spirit of Alex Scott program awards people in the … Continue reading

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It’s Over Already?

The 2nd annual North Philly Phresh Dance Workshop has come to an end. I can’t believe it’s over already! We did quite a bit in 3 short days- Hip-hop, modern, landscape sculptures, journal writing, Afro-funk, swing dance, breakin’, jazz, creating … Continue reading

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How $10 Can Make a Difference! Or, It’s Time for March Goodness!

Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective Selected for Razoo’s March Goodness 2010 NIT Tournament Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective has been selected to participate in the 2010 March Goodness NIT Tournament held by Razoo.  This is yet another example of being recognized by outside … Continue reading

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Thank You!

Thank you to the choreographers, dancers and tech staff who made “Zata” such an amazing show!  We had a great turnout for all 3 performances.  A special “thank you” to Artistic Director, Lisa Welsh, for coordinating “Zata”! Thank you to … Continue reading

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