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HomeAuthorsMeghan McFerran

Articles by Meghan McFerran

Arts and Entertainment

University City: Medical Students Preserve Cuban Dance and Culture

May 3, 2017 Meghan McFerran 0

Two University of Pennsylvania medical students are committed to promoting the traditional Cuban dance scene, which is hard to find compared to the salsa dancing and twerking usually seen on the dance floors of Philadelphia.  Michael [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill: The Fuze Connects Community Members Through the Power of Words

April 24, 2017 Meghan McFerran 0

On a recent Friday night, big, lantern-shaped yellow lights hung from the ceiling of Studio 34 and cast a warm shadow on intricate paper birds that dangled a few inches below. A variety of comfy couches, love [continue reading…]

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Passyunk Square: KYL/D Director Uses Dance as a Means of Self-Discovery

March 8, 2017 Meghan McFerran 0

“One, two, three, two, two, three and go!” Kun-Yang Lin said as he stood in front of his ensemble of professional dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center (CHI MAC) and gave notes during rehearsal of a restaged [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Spring Garden: Young Choreographer Explores Human Interaction Through Dance and Photography

February 21, 2017 Meghan McFerran 0

Through a blend of two distinctive artistic disciplines, 23-year-old Camille Gamble seeks to illustrate the significance of everyday human interaction that many folks often take for granted. The recent Temple University graduate calls her concept, [continue reading…]

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Arts and Entertainment: Five Dance Studios in Philadelphia

February 14, 2017 Meghan McFerran 0

Philadelphia is thriving with dance. Stroll down the Avenue of the Arts and you will pass by a dozen art venues, theaters and dance studios. Are you inspired by street dancers outside of Wawa, or want [continue reading…]

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