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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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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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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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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 …

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“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 …

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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 …

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Niesha Kennedy, PR Manager West Park Cultural Center 215-278-3450 nkennedy@westparkcultural.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA – Founded by West Park Cultural Center in 2008, the West Park Arts Fest will return for its 11th year on Saturday, June 9 along South Concourse Drive in West Fairmount Park. The site is adjacent to the Centennial Commons …

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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 …

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