Viwinco Windows Opens Wide the Future of Philadelphia Youth
West Park Cultural Center is thrilled to announce it was selected as Viwinco Windows’ charity for August.
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West Park Cultural Center Recognized as One of 5 Organizations Improving Arts Education In Pennsylvania
Have you heard? West Park Cultural Center uses arts and culture as a central tool helping children tap their creative and academic potential along with other community access to arts and education opportunities. We are delighted to be included in the video wiki, which you can check out by visiting: https://wiki.ezvid.com/m/5-organizations-improving-arts-education-in-pennsylvania-n97-JVjowRll1 We were selected among …
How My Knowledge in Coding Grew More In Quarantine
Being stuck in quarantine has been quite frustrating however, it enabled a lot of free time that I thought I would never have. I used that free time for things like academic work, exercising, and baking. On top of those things, I have dedicated my time towards coding. If I compared myself now to me …
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Tech with a twist: Innovative youth program combines coding and dance | CBS This Morning
On June 20, 2019, CBS This Morning’s segment on our danceLogic program aired on their national news show. Read Full Article here In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, “CBS This Morning” national correspondent Jericka Duncan …
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danceLogic Featured by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Our danceLogic students were recently featured by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Journalist, Heather Khalifa came out and spent the day with the class and created an amazing video. The video tells the story of why danceLogic is so important, especially for female coders. Check it out: https://www.philly.com/video/dancelogic-20190328.html
West Park Arts Fest Brings Art, Music & More to Fairmount Park June 8
The West Park Arts Fest celebrates its 12th year bringing this family-friendly event to South Concourse Drive in West Fairmount Park on June 8, 2019, from 1pm to 6pm. We are excited for the growth of the West Park Arts Fest, a day of arts and culture for every member of the family to enjoy! …
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Breakwater Headlines Funkfest at the West Park Arts Fest
The West Park Arts Fest is excited to announce Philadelphia’s first ‘Funkfest at the West Park Arts Fest’ Philadelphia’s only funk music fest, showcasing an impressive lineup of bands from Philly’s growing Funk scene, and headlined by none other than Philly’s own Breakwater. Breakwater is so excited to be headlining the first annual FunkFest. Come …
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West Park Arts Fest 10th Anniversary
Niesha Kennedy, PR ManagerWest Park Cultural Center215-278-3450nkennedy@westparkcultural.org WEST PARK ARTS FEST CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Philadelphia, PA – Founded by West Park Cultural Center in 2008, the West Park Arts Fest is celebrating 10 years and moving to the Avenue of the Republic near the Please Touch Museum. This site is adjacent to the Centennial Commons …
Dance Program is Creating Teen Girl Coders
“danceLogic is a space where creativity lives in arts and science, here young girls have infinite possibilities” – Shanel Edwards, Instructor The West Park Cultural Center is offering their danceLogic program for the second time this year, a unique S.T.E.A.M. program that combines dance and computer coding leading to the development of original choreography and …
danceLogic Winter Showcase
DanceLogic students showcased their dance skills and spoke about the impact the program has inspired, motivated and how much danceLogic has taught them about themselves. DanceLogic is a unique S.T.E.A.M. program that combines dance and computer coding leading to the development of original choreography and performance, is continuing onto its second year. Girls ranging from the ages …
