50,000 smiling faces‌ 100,000 tapping feet‌ A lifetime of memories!
2012 Education & Community Engagement Summary
Greetings, The Mann Center’s 2012 Education & Community Engagement programming was an amazing multicultural journey exploring the cultures of India, Europe, West Africa, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, and the United States. We take pride in our programs that are presented on our main stage, in city-wide public, parochial, and charter schools, at our Field Education Center, and in the community, giving all of our participants the opportunity to be exposed, inspired, and enlightened by the performing arts. This year, our regionally-recognized education and community engagement programs attracted more than 55,000 audience members of all ages who discovered a wealth of exciting and enjoyable “live” performances, participatory workshops, festivals, and other community activities. The Mann Center is committed to increasing opportunities for all children and families to participate in and understand the arts, giving them all the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and rhythms that celebrate the magic and richness of the performing arts from around the world! Since 1997, we have embraced the people in our community by offering them a wide array of exceptional “live” performances and cultural programs accessible to students, teachers, families, seniors, at-risk and underserved populations, many who are experiencing the performing arts for the very first time. Our “Connecting Arts-N-Schools” cultural initiative is a series of global performances in music, theater, and dance specifically designed to bring acclaimed performing artists directly into city-wide schools. This successful series reached more than 8,200 students. The Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @The Mann, is our expanded education programs that are presented in our Field Education Center and various citywide cultural/education venues that engaged more than 3,400 children. Programs included: Meet-the-Artist/Master Class Series, Tiny Tots Fascination Series, Greenfield Performance Treasures, and Connecting Arts @The Center. The 2nd annual PNC Arts Alive “Philadelphia on Parade” enthralled more than 7,400 festival participants for 7-hours that featured more than 500 performing artists on 5- stages with the CIGNA Children’s Pavilion, and the Independence Blue Cross Health & Wellness Pavilion. The 14th annual Young People’s Concert Series, “Passport to Discovery” captivated an audience of 31,800 enthusiastic attendees from the tristate region. The series featured 466 global performing artists on our main stage. Yet again, giving our young people the opportunity to travel the world without leaving PHILADELPHIA! We sincerely thank you for your continued support, giving us the opportunity to open the minds and hearts of our children and the magical doors to the arts! Culturally yours,
Rhoda A. Blount Vice President, Education & Community Engagement i
Acknowledgements A special thanks to the following for their continued generous support of The Mann’s Education and Community Engagement programs: Bank of America Young People’s Concert Series
Anonymous General Program Support
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation General Program Support
Boeing Young People’s Concert Series
BNY Mellon General Program Support
Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Philadelphia on Parade
GlaxoSmithKline Connecting Arts-N-Schools
Ethyl Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Foundation General Program Support
Brown’s ShopRite General Program Support Campbell Soup Foundation General Program Support
National Penn Bank General Program Support
CIGNA Foundation Philadelphia on Parade Young People’s Concert Series
Pfizer Connecting Arts-N-Schools
Crown Holdings, Inc. General Program Support
Pitcairn Group General Program Support
Independence Blue Cross Philadelphia on Parade Merck Young People’s Concert Series NuMillenium Sound Philadelphia on Parade
Mann Center for the Performing Arts gives special thanks to:
Verizon General Program Support
Louis N. Cassett Foundation General Program Support The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Greenfield Treasures The Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter, III Family Foundation General Program Support
Corporate Partners of The Mann Center and The Mann Center’s Women’s Guild
The Barra Foundation, Inc. General Program Support
Photography by: Nathea Lee/PhotoBravura
The Christopher Ludwick Foundation General Program Support
PNC Philadelphia on Parade Universal Health Services General Program Support
Hamilton Family Foundation General Program Support
Philadelphia on Parade photography by: Anthony Dean & Nathea Lee/PhotoBravura Smokey Robinson Meet & Greet photography: Derek Brad
The Gitlin Family Foundation Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann Young People’s Concert Series The LENFEST Foundation General Program Support
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Board and Staff Board of Directors – Executive Committee Justin P. Klein, Esquire – Chairman Ian Comisky, Esquire – Secretary William L. Leonard – Assistant Secretary Christopher L. Bruner – Treasurer Barbara A. Austell – Vice Chair Frances Aulston Robert W. Bogle Dr. Elizabeth M. Bowden Gregory T. Burrell Liz Casper Sally W. Castle Ellen M. Cavanaugh Angela H. Crockett Joseph D. Culley, Jr.
Walter D’Alessio – Vice Chair Russell E. Palmer – Vice Chair Brian J. Vogt – Vice Chair Ralph G. Wellington, Esquire – Vice Chair Theodore A. Young, Esquire – Vice Chair
Directors
James Donnelly Frank Giordano Jane E. Gitomer John H. Grady Catherine B. Halloran Anne F. Hamilton Stephen Samuel Hamilton, CPA Michael D. Jones, CFA Jeffrey R. Larsen
Emeritus Directors
Judge Phyllis W. Beck George L. Bernstein Donald E. Callaghan Michael DiBerardinis** Leon Ellerson James B. Ginty Peter G. Gould Samuel J. Savitz Nancy B. Wolcott Administration Catherine M. Cahill, President & CEO Thomas J. Metz, Vice President, COO & CFO Nancy R. Newman, Executive Vice President, Institutional Advancement Jerry W. Grabey, Vice President & General Manager Michael DelBene, Vice President, Development Rhoda A. Blount, Vice President, Education & Community Engagement Heather Smalley, Education Associate
James A. Lebovitz, Esquire Lynne Pollack Robert L. Pratter, Esquire Evelyn Sample-Oates Marciarose Shestack* James Bennett Shaw Richard L. Umbrecht Randi Zemsky *Education Chair
Honorary Directors Lucinda Hudson Curtis Jones, Jr. Joshua Klein Louise H. Reed Jessica Scully Gary P. Steuer
**Ex Officio
Contact Us: Mann Center for the Performing Arts Education and Community Engagement Department 123 South Broad Street, Suite 815 Philadelphia, PA 19109 215-546-7900 ● manncenter.org iii
Contents Mission and History.…………….…………... 1 – 2 Season Highlights…………..……….………. 3 – 4 Geographic Impact…………..…..……….. 5 – 6 Artist History…………………………………... 7 – 8 Connecting Arts-N-Schools……………….. 9 – 13 Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann.…… 14 – 20 Young People’s Concert Series………….. 21 – 30 Community Engagement……………........ 31 – 32 PNC Arts Alive Philadelphia on Parade............................. 33 – 41 Participation Totals.…………….…………... 42 – 46 Survey Results……………………………….. 47 – 49 Community Feedback and Photos……... 50 – 52
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Mission and History The Mann Center for the Performing Arts was founded in 1935 under the name Robin Hood Dell Concerts, as the summer venue for concert presentations of the world famous Philadelphia Orchestra (known from 1935-1976 as The Robin Hood Dell Orchestra in the summer). The Center moved into its present outdoor facility in 1976, and subsequently was designated The Mann Music Center in honor of Frederic R. Mann, a Philadelphia businessman who supported the cause of summer musical performances in Fairmount Park. In 1998, the facility was renamed to the “Mann Center for the Performing Arts” to reflect the Center’s plans to broaden its programming and service to the overall community. The city-owned facility consists of covered seating for nearly 5,000, outdoor seating for another 4,500 and a 4,000-person capacity lawn, open for general admission. The Mann has always focused on bringing world-class artists and touring companies to the community. The history includes such landmark performances as the Philadelphia premier of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kirov Ballet, CATS, The Metropolitan Opera, Riverdance, American Ballet Theatre with featured artist Mikhail Baryshnikov, Sarah Brightman, the North American conducting debut of Zubin Mehta, the international debut of violin prodigy Midori, world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Philadelphia premier of the Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra’s production of Spartacus, and the Royal Ballet of London. In 1998 a new beginning was launched at the Mann. In addition to the traditional summer series of Philadelphia Orchestra concerts, the Mann season rapidly expanded to include PECO Pops, jazz, and a diverse roster of contemporary music favorites. The Mann has also reaffirmed its commitment to its Access the Arts program and initiated major new educational and engagement programs designed to serve the community. Today, 50,000 complimentary admissions are made available through 350 local community service and charitable organizations. The Mann also provides Arts Education programs in schools and at the Mann in the summertime, reaching over 50,000 under-served children each year. The Mann is the only major summer entertainment venue in the country with public access outreach programs of this magnitude which are also free to everyone. Today the Mann presents a comprehensive season of performances consisting of classical concerts and a wide variety of artistic programs designed to embrace all of the performing arts and musical genres.
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Mission and History The Mann Center for the Performing Arts takes pride in our educational programs – in schools, at our Field Education Center, on our main stage, and in the community – that engage children and families. The mission of the education department is to give every young person the opportunity to be exposed, inspired, and enlightened by the performing arts, giving them all the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and rhythms that celebrate the magic and richness of “live” performances – often for the very first time! Since 1997, The Mann Center’s Education Department has provided a wide array of quality multicultural educational programs for students, teachers and the community. Our exemplary performances and participatory workshops have directly impacted close to 500,000 students and have unlocked the magical doors to learning and embracing the performing arts for children of all ages from diverse backgrounds throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Season Highlights Black History Month Soirée Our 2nd Annual Black History Month celebration was held at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. Over 250 guests included Mann Center Board Members and Staff, Mann Center Donors, Mann Center Virtuoso Committee Members, Philadelphia City Council officials and prestigious corporate and cultural members of the community. The evening included a Meet and Greet with the DTH Ensemble, performances by the Clef Club Youth Jazz Ensemble, and Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble. A citation was presented by the City of Philadelphia to DTH by Councilman William Greenlee and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson to celebrate the Dance Theatre of Harlem and their 43 years as an iconic institution. Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble members; Keith Saunders, DTH Ensemble Director; Councilman William Greenlee & Councilman Kenyatta Johnson
Virginia Johnson, DTH Artistic Director, facilitates Master Class at Freedom Theatre
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble perform for 2012 Mann Black History Month Soirée
Meet the Artist/Master Class series presented Dance Theatre of Harlem at three local Philadelphia schools In February. 550 students from Girard Academic Music Program enjoyed a lecture/demonstration and performance. Keith Saunders, DTH Ensemble Director, conducted a master class for over 50 students at the Rock School for Dance Education. The day’s events concluded with a master class at Freedom Theatre facilitated by DTH Artistic Director Virginia Johnson for a group of students representing Freedom Theatre, Danse4nia, Drexel University, Eleone Dance Theatre and Grace Dance Theatre. In July, The Mann Center welcomed worldrenowned trumpeter Chris Botti to a Meet the Artist/Master Class at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. Approximately 50 students of all ages from both the Clef Club’s summer jazz camp and Creative Arts High School in Camden, NJ performed three compositions and received detailed feedback from Botti.
Chris Botti performed with Master Class students
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Season Highlights “Masked Marvels and Wondertales” with Michael Cooper More than 1,000 young people ages Pre-K – 6 joined the Mann at Girard Academic Music Program for a program featuring hand crafted masks, original storytelling, stilt-walking and many fun surprises!
Mann’s 2012 Gala Open Dress Rehearsal in partnership with Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music and Mann Center Gala Open Dress Rehearsal
Over 1,000 students and seniors enjoyed the behind the scenes look at a performance rehearsal and sneak peek of the gala’s evening performance by the Curtis Institute of Music and dancers from The Rock School for Dance Education.
Michael Cooper with a student volunteer from GAMP
The 2nd Annual PNC Arts Alive “Philadelphia on Parade” brought over
Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra with some future conductors at PNC Arts Alive Philadelphia on Parade
7,400 people to the Mann for our 7-hour celebration of family, friends and fun. The festival highlighted over 500 of Philadelphia’s finest professional, emerging and young performing artists. Featured artists included: Play on Philly! and the Philadelphia Sinfonia Orchestra, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Pennsylvania Girlchoir, The Rock School for Dance Education, Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Helen Bruner & Terry Jones, Justin Faulkner Trio and Ella Ghant. This year’s festival included 5 stages packed with a variety of music and dance performances ranging from classical, jazz, rhythm & blues, funk & rock to global dance ensembles, dance workshops and martial arts demonstrations. The CIGNA Children's Pavilion and Independence Blue Cross Health Pavilion also provided a wide variety of activities for all ages and a full day of enjoyment for all of our attendees.
PNC Arts Alive Philadelphia on Parade attendees enjoy live music on the Mann’s PECO Plaza
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Geographic Impact 246 schools & organizations served in the Philadelphia and surrounding region 1,740 students from Camden, NJ participated in 2012 programs with support from Campbell Soup Foundation Over 4,700 students participated from surrounding Philadelphia counties and regions
Communities served outside of Philadelphia:
Communities served in New Jersey:
Communities served in Delaware & Maryland:
Abington
Drexel Hill
Narberth
Beverly
Ambler
Folcroft
Newtown
Bordentown
Ardmore
Fort Washington
Newtown Square
Bridgeton
Glenside
Norristown
Collingswood
Bell Air
Harrisburg
North Wales
Elizabeth
Claymont
Bensalem
Haverford
Oreland
Elmer
Bethlehem
Havertown
Penn Valley
Glassboro
Bristol
Holland
Plymouth Meeting
Haddonfield Haddon Heights
Rosemont
Lawnside
Aston Bala Cynwyd
Bryn Mawr Cheltenham Chester Chester Springs Clifton Heights Coatesville Darby Devon
Holmes Horsham Huntingdon Valley
Sharon Hill
Marlborough
Swarthmore
Mt. Laurel
Jeffersonville
Upper Darby
Pennington
Lafayette Hill
Villanova
Princeton
Langhorne
West Chester
Lansdale
Doylestown
Merion Station
Baltimore Bear
Clayton Smyrna Wilmington
Salem Voorhees
Willow Grove
Westville Grove
Wynnewood
Williamstown
Yeadon
Willingboro
York
Woodbury
Lansdowne Media
Downingtown
Camden
Aberdeen
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Geographic Impact
Artist History The following artists have performed as a part of the Mann’s Education and Community Engagement programs since 1997 Angela Brown
Danza Tenochtli Mexican Dance Company
Asian American Youth Girl’s Dance Company
Derek McKeith
Barbara Walker Jazz Story
Devastation Legends II Jump Rope Team
Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Billy Taylor
Boys Choir of Harlem
Du Yun
Branford Marsalis
Earth Rhythms
Briana Panama
Eastwick Commandoes Drill Team
Buckets and Tap Shoes
Eboni Strings
Cambodian Performing Arts Youth Dance Ensemble
Edgardo Cintron Latin Ensemble
Chickie Pagano Children’s Song of New Jersey Chris Botti Chosen Dance Company
Girard Academic Music Program’s
Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz
Concert Choir
Jimmy Heath
Girard Academic Music Program’s Jazz Band
Jonathan Sprout
Girard Academic Music Program’s
Jordan Williams and The Young Lions Jazz Trio
Marching Band Give & Take Jugglers & Mini Circus
Joy Unlimited Youth Mass Gospel Choir
Grind City
Justin Faulkner Trio
Good Day-FOX-TV Dancers
Kala Jojo, the Tall Storyteller
Gwendolyn Bye Dance Fusion Ensemble
Kaliguardian
Haocong Gu
Kara Mulder
Ella Ghant Helen Bruner
Khalil Overton, pianist/vocalist
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Mass Choir
Hope Smalley
Eric Mintel Quartet
Hula Hoop Stars
Erma Holmes
Hunt Family Fiddlers
Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble
KIDZ-N-Company
Fabulous Shpielkes
Inca Son
Kuniko Yamamoto
Christina Performing Arts Dance Ensemble
Familia Panama
Latin Fiesta
Cirque Des Amis
Flamenco Olé!
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Cody Ryan Wise
Frank Key & the Swing City Blues Band
Cosmic Krewe Coyle School of Irish Dance Curtis Institute of Music
Freedom Theatre Fuego Dance Company Gabriele Tefsa-Guma Gary Giles, creative storyteller
Dance Japan – Sachiyo Ito & Company
International Russian Ballet Theater Isabella DiPasquale Jabali African Acrobats
Leon Bates Linda Goss, storyteller Mark Nadler
Jay Cahill, Granny Nanny
Mateo Jimenez, pianist
Jay Murray, Irish bagpiper
Maurice Hines Max Hoenig Michael Cooper
Dance Theatre of Harlem
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Artist History The following artists have performed as a part of the Mann’s Education and Community Engagement programs since 1997 Michael Ray Michael Varekamp
Philadelphia Department of Recreation Young Performers Theatre Dancers
Minas
Sandy Taylor, storyteller
Miss Amy & Her Big Kids Band
Philadelphia School of Rock
Sankofa STOMP
Miss Lori’s Campus
Philadelphia Sinfonia Youth Orchestra
Monté Reed, vocalist Mt. Airy Cultural Youth Jazz Ensemble
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s “Tune Up Philly”
Sedgwick Cultural Arts Youth Jazz Ensemble
Mt. Carmel Youth Orchestra
Play on Philly!
Mt. Vernon Gospel Knights Choir
Plan B
Natalie Jadwin
Point Breeze Performing Arts Dance Company
Traveling Guitar Foundation Urban Guerilla Orchestra
Settlement Music School’s Saxophone Quartet
UCC Stiltwalkers
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats Shirley Lites & Company Sharon Katz and the Peace Train
Prince Theater’s Rainbow Company
Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra
National Youth Orchestra Canada
Quiet Riot
Spotlight Dance Center
Odean Pope
Quintessence Quintet
Step Afrika!
Orrin Evans Trio
RAGGS Live! Dance Party
St. Francis de Sales String Ensemble
Panoramics Youth Steel Pan Orchestra
Rennie Harris PureMovement
Stanley Clarke
Rennie Harris’ R.H.A.W.
T. S. Monk
Rock School for Dance Education
Taiko Masala Master Drummers TAP TEAM II
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
Rodney Mack and the Philadelphia Big Brass
Philadelphia Chinese Opera Society
Rohm & Haas Youth Jazz Ensemble
Philadelphia Clef Club Youth Jazz Ensemble
Ron Carter Russian American Kids Circus
Time for Three
UCC PASHA Karate
Pompadour Slim & The Delinquents
Pennsylvania GirlChoir
The Silver Belles
Settlement Music School’s Jazz Ensemble
Nai-Ni Chen Chinese Dance Company
Paul Green School of Rock Music
The Plants
Sadayah Galloway
Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts String Ensemble
New York Stage Original TAP KIDS
The 5 Browns
Saboricua
Taylor Paige Taylor Samuels
UCC World Brass Band Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble Universal Praise Dancers UPK Pasha Generals Usiloquy Dance Designs West Philadelphia Conestoga Angels Marching Unit & Drill Corps West Philadelphia Senior Community Center Line Dancers Wild Rompit Wizards on Wheels Women's Sekere Ensemble World Famous Acrobats of China
T.C. III & Uptown Jazz Collective
Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Terry Jones
Zen One Dance Collective
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Connecting Arts-N-Schools The Connecting Arts-N-Schools (CANS) series was designed to bring artists directly into the schools for a four year partnership at no cost to the schools – connecting students and teachers with the performing arts in deeper and more meaningful ways, offering performances that both enhance the in-school curriculum and introduce students to worlds they have never known. Connecting Arts-N-Schools History Year
# of Participants
2003
500
2004
1,970
2005
6,165
2006
5,065
2007
7,094
2008
8,546
2009
8,658
2010
9,065
2011
9,125
2012
8,200 64,415
CANS provides multicultural programs in targeted public, charter and parochial schools throughout Philadelphia for grades Pre-K –12 The program has served over 60,000 young people since 2003
Students from Samuel Powel school
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Students from The Academy at Palumbo
Connecting Arts-N-Schools 2012 marked The Mann’s 10th annual CANS program. Nine different ensembles performed for 20 schools engaging over 8,000 students. Four new schools were added to the program. Our 2012 performance roster included: Gabriele Tefsa-Guma & Dancers Give and Take Jugglers & Mini Circus Inca Son Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble Sharon Katz & The Peace Train The Rock School for Dance Education Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble Usiloquy Dance Designs Zen One Dance Collective
Give and Take Jugglers & Mini Circus Joseph Leidy Elementary
Gabriele Tefsa Guma & Dancers
Inca Son
Robert E. Lamberton Elementary
Andrew Hamilton School St. Francis de Sales
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Connecting Arts-N-Schools
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train Gesu School Kensington CAPA
Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble Girard Academic Music Program J.W. Hallahan Lewis Cassidy Samuel Powel
The Rock School for Dance Education Penn Alexander
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Connecting Arts-N-Schools
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble The Academy at Palumbo West Philadelphia High School
Zen One Dance Collective Francis Pastorius James Alcorn Middle Years Academy Paul Robeson High School Spring School for the Arts (performance included students from St. Ignatius and Jubilee School)
Usiloquy Dance Designs Andrew Jackson School
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Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann The Mann’s Field Education Center was opened in the spring of 2007. This space enables the Mann to expand our educational programs by providing a studio space for intimate workshops, lectures and demonstrations for area youth to interact with local and internationally renowned artists, and engage personally with the performing arts. Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann is comprised of 6 programs including: Artist in Residency, Connecting Arts@ The Center, Greenfield Performance Treasures, Master Class, Meet the Artist & Tiny Tots Fascination Series This year, in its 6th season, ArtsTeach reached close to 3,500 youth from city wide schools, recreation centers, churches, and cultural and national organizations with 22 workshops. These workshops helped students aged 3-17 to comprehend and retain, improve self-esteem, and challenged them to think in new and creative ways. The Mann Center provides these exceptional programs and transportation FREE of charge to all ArtsTeach participants.
Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ the Mann History Year
#Participants
2007
2,953
2008
3,297
2009
4,780
2010
5,490
2011
5,620
2012
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Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann Connecting Arts @ The Center Series This series connects students and teachers directly with professional artists in participatory activities that enrich, educate, and entertain. Participants are selected from public schools, citywide summer camps and neighborhood childcare facilities.
Attendees of all ages learned impressive circus tricks with the Give and Take Jugglers and Mini Circus while reinforcing the ideas of teamwork, learning from making mistakes and the importance of appreciating different cultures
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Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann – Greenfield Treasures Greenfield Performance Treasures Series This series is an expansion of The Mann’s Young People’s Concert Series and is designed to connect the young participants directly to the scheduled main stage performances and artists with preconcert and post-concert demonstrations, lectures, and participatory activities. This summer 14 workshops were held in our Field Education Center.
Shaily Dadiala of Usiloquy Dance Designs led a workshop on the traditional Indian dance form Bharatanatyam. Kids had the opportunity to choreograph and perform their own story through dance.
Campers from Little People’s Village learned ballet basics with The Rock School for Dance Education Facilitator, Gabriele Tefsa-Guma
Member of Zen One Dance Collective demonstrates the Afro-Brazilian art form of Capoeria
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Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann Master Class/Meet the Artist
Dance Theatre of Harlem In 1969, Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Nurtured by the optimism and idealism of the Civil Rights Era, the school began with classes taught in a garage on 152nd Street in Harlem, the community in New York City in which Arthur Mitchell grew up. The school's curriculum was designed to give the children of Harlem the same opportunities Mitchell had as a teenager. Dance Theatre of Harlem flourished and the nucleus of a professional company was born. Almost immediately, Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook began an education-outreach program, which was eventually called Arts Exposure, giving lecture-demonstrations and small performances at public schools, colleges and universities to give the dancers experience in performing. In 1999, Dance Theatre of Harlem celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a New York City season, and educational activities, including the company's world renowned "Firebird", performed with live music for New York City Public School students.
Keith Saunders, Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble Director, conducts master class at The Rock School for Dance Education
In late 2004, the professional company went on hiatus; in keeping with the DTH philosophy of “using the arts to ignite the mind� the DTH Ensemble, the performing arm of the school, continues to thrill audiences with lecture-demonstrations at schools, colleges, universities and dance festivals. In February 2009 Dance Theatre of Harlem celebrated its 40th Anniversary. In 2009, Virginia Johnson was named Artistic Director, with Arthur Mitchell becoming Artistic Director Emeritus. 17
Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann Master Class/Meet the Artist This series offers artistic career-bound students the opportunity to collaborate with professional artists during various workshops. These intimate sessions allow students to interact with world class artists and receive feedback with lasting value toward furthering their aspirations of a professional career in the arts.
DTH dancers demonstrate warm up exercises at the barre
DTH performs for GAMP students
Q&A session with DTH dancers at GAMP
In February 2012 students from Girard Academic Music Program, The Rock School for Dance Education, Freedom Theatre, Danse4nia, Drexel University, Eleone Dance Theatre and Grace Dance Theatre had the opportunity to participate in a Meet the Artist and Master Classes with Dance Theatre of Harlem company members and staff
Virginia Johnson, DTH Artistic Director, provides feedback during her master class
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Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann Chris Botti Born in Portland, Oregon, Botti was encouraged to pursue music by his mother, a concert pianist. He also had an early taste of the international world that would become his primary territory as a successful performing artist. His father, who is Italian, taught English and Italian languages, and he took the family to live in Italy for several years, beginning when Botti was in the first grade.
Botti addresses students during his Meet The Artist Session
In July 2012 the Mann held a Meet the Artist session with Grammy Award Winner Chris Botti at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts. Participants included Philadelphia Clef Club Summer Jazz Camp and Creative Arts High School in Camden, NJ.
After moving back to America, attending Indiana University, and studying with the highly regarded jazz educator David Baker, the great trumpet teacher Bill Adam, jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw and jazz saxophonist George Coleman, he moved to New York in the mid-‘80s. His early career was spent crafting his skills in settings reaching from the Buddy Rich Big Band and Frank Sinatra to Natalie Cole and Joni Mitchell. Throughout the ‘90s and into the new century, Botti played extensively with Paul Simon, and had an especially creative association with Sting. Now a major artist in his own right, performing worldwide, selling more than three million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. With Impressions and the albums that preceded it, Chris Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. 19
Judith Gitlin ArtsTeach @ The Mann Tiny Tots Fascination Series These participatory workshops/performances are provided in music, creative dramatics, puppetry, storytelling, dance and movement. They provide a nurturing environment where young participants in grades Pre-K – 3 can discover their creativity and self expression through the arts.
“Masked Marvels & Wondertales” with Michael Cooper – May 24 & 25, 2012 20
14th Annual Young People’s Concert Series – “Passport to Discovery” The Mann Center’s annual free Young People’s Concert Series plays a vital role in our community outreach, making high-quality and culturally diverse performing arts programs accessible to all children in an informal atmosphere. Performances by professional and emerging artists offer our young people a chance to experience and be inspired by the talents of others their age! Our phenomenal 2012 summer series, Passport to Discovery, featured performances by 466 performing artists on our main stage. Over 30,000 enthusiastic young people experienced a fantastic journey celebrating a variety of cultures! Artists included: Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Usiloquy Dance Designs, The Rock School for Dance Education, Zen One Dance Collective, STEP AFRIKA! and the National Youth Orchestra Canada. Our Rising Stars of Tomorrow concert featured over 100 of the region’s most talented young performers ages 8 – 21. Our young people young again had the opportunity to travel the world without leaving PHILADELPHIA!
Young People’s Concert Series – “Passport to Discovery” Roots, Rites & Rhythms – July 12, 2012 Our young audience journeyed rhythmically through various cultures from the past to the present. Featured performances by Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Usiloquy Dance Designs & Zen One Dance Collective
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Zen One Dance Collective
Usiloquy Dance Designs
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Young People’s Concert Series – “Passport to Discovery” Rhapsody of Rock – July 26, 2012 Relish the fusion of classical ballet, modern dance and urban hip-hop moves and grooves The Rock School for Dance Education
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Young People’s Concert Series – “Passport to Discovery” STEP AFRIKA! – August 1, 2012 Like a band without instruments, stepping is a percussive dance that uses kicks, stomps, claps and chants to create visually and musically exciting rhythms
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Young People’s Concert Series – “Passport to Discovery” Rising Stars of Tomorrow – August 6, 2012 Showcasing a creative array of the region’s most talented young performers Over 100 young people performed on the Mann’s main stage
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Young People’s Concert Series – “Passport to Discovery” National Youth Orchestra Canada – August 8, 2012 Philadelphia debut performance of Canada’s most exceptionally talented young instrumentalists
The National Youth Orchestra Canada is Canada's leading training organization for aspiring young orchestral musicians. Selecting only the most gifted musicians from across the country, the NYOC provides world-class training to prepare them for life as professional musicians and beyond. Today the National Youth Orchestra Canada has over 2,700 alumni across Canada and the world. "We know you will enjoy the talent and virtuosity of these fine musicians at work, and it is our sincere hope that you agree that the future of Canadian music, as well as Canadian youth in general, evolves ever upward." G.R. [Randy] Barber Chair, NYOC Board of Directors 27
Young People’s Concert Series – Mann Manners Each season, we distribute the following to all organizations, camps and schools that plan to attend the Young People’s Concert Series A performing arts event is the result of hard work by a staff of diligent workers. Artists have trained and rehearsed their program to present their finest performance. Funding, marketing, and promotional materials have been developed and the production staff has prepared the venue, lights, and sound for your utmost enjoyment. Each audience member should be prepared to follow the rules and regulations of The Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Observing the following list of theater manners will ensure a great performance experience. Because of the vital role the audience plays in live performances, please discuss these rules with your young people before bringing them to a performance. Disregarding any of these rules could result in being immediately escorted from the theater by our Mann Monitors. •Be on time. Late arrivals will be escorted into the theater at the discretion of the ushers. •Use the restrooms before the performance begins. •Respect others. Do not eat during the performance - this creates noises and smells that distract the performers and other audience members. •Avoid excessive talking; what you miss cannot be recaptured! •Respect the performers - they work hard to prepare for the show. Give your full attention and energy to these talented performers. •Stay seated [unless otherwise instructed]. •Do not leave the theater until the performance has ended. This is extremely disrespectful to the performers and other audience members. •Turn off cell phones, pagers, alarms and other devices. •Photography and recording devices are not permitted. •Respect yourselves and our theater; pick up all of your belongings and trash around your seat before you leave.
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Group Leaders, Your signature on this form indicates your understanding, agreement, and intent to enforce these Mann Manners. Please send this form with your reservation to the Education Department via: Fax: 215.546.9524 or E-mail: education@manncenter.org or Mail: 123 South Broad Street, Suite 1930, Philadelphia, PA 19109
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY – THANK YOU! Name______________________________Title__________________________ Organization______________________________________________________ Phone____________________ E-mail__________________________________ Signature________________________________________________________
Young People’s Concert Series The following is a list of 2012 participating Young People’s Concert Series organizations that reserved seating for groups of 30 or more
Brightside Academy
Cherashore Playground
Broad Street Academy
Children's Garden Academy
Acelero Learning
Camp Grace
Children's Village
Allens Lane Art Center
Camp Heart to Heart
Citizens Concerned for Youth
Apple Pie Christian
Camp Horizon
City of Camden Recreation Department
48th & Woodland A Child's Nest AAYC Day Camp
Athletic Recreation Center Belfield Recreation Center
Camp RC Camp Sheperds CAMPICAN
CLYDE Community Learning Center
Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy Creative Expressions
Faith in Action! Incorporated
Gustine Recreation Center
Feltonville Dream Center for the Arts
Haddington Homes
Creative Kids Club
Fishtown Recreation Center
Cruz Recreation Center
Francisville Playground
Daddis Kids
Fresh Start Program
Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids
Girard College
Discovery Charter School
Giving of Self Partnership
Care to Learn
Cobb's Creek Recreation Center
Caring People Alliance
Coffee Cup Senior Center
Diversified Community Services
BOOST Lutheran Children & Family Center
Carson Valley Children Aid
Cohocksink Recreation Center
Donald Finnegan Playground
Cavalry Agape Summer Camp
Community Council ACE
DUE Season Charter School
Granahan Playground
Boys & Girls Club Wissahickon Unit
Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center
Community Preschool and Nursery
EducationWorks
Greater Brewerytown CDC
Emanuel Recreation Center
Green Tree School
Center of the Park
Covenant Academy
Black Women in Sport Foundation Blues Babe Foundation
Boys and Girls Club of Camden
Enriched Summer Camp
Glenside United Church of Christ Grace Community Center CSDC Grace Trinity Academy
Guardian Civic League
Hancock Playground Harold O. Davis Christian School Hawthorne Cultural Center Heitzman Recreation Center Hillside Recreation Center Holy Temple Camp COGIC Vacation Bible School Hosanna Christian Family Development Center House at Pooh Corner In The Beginning Inglis House
Young People’s Concert Series The following is a list of 2012 participating Young People’s Concert Series organizations that reserved seating for groups of 30 or more
J Rock Summer Camp
Marian Anderson Recreation Center
Kaighn Ave. Baptist Church
Marie Dendy Playground
KCDSC Summer Camp
Mayfair Playground
Kendrick Recreation Center Kiddie Kare Kingdom Life Christian Center Leadership Summer Camp Little People's Village Lonnie Young Recreation Center Lower Mayfair Playground Lower Merion Vocational Training Center Mander Playground Mantua Haverford Community Center
McDevitt Recreation Center McVeigh Recreation Center Mental Health Association of SE PA Mercy Family Center Migrant Education Program Mill Creek Playground Montgomery County OIC Mt. Airy Playground Muir's Little Scholars Day Care
Neighbor to Neighbor
Pinn Summer SC
Neighborhood Education Workshop
Sankofa Camp of Canaan Baptist
Vare Recreation Center
Porter's Day Care
Sayre Morris Playground
Waterview Recreation Center
New Life CDC
Post Community Center
Watoto Afterschool Schmidt Northern Liberties Care Playground Recreation Center Presbyterian Children's Village Schuler Playground Wesley Enhanced Our Mother of Sorrows Living @ Stapely Preschool Plus Smith Playground Overbrook Summer Westpark Resident St. Athanasius Bridge Council Providence Center Camp Oxford Circle CCDA Willow Grove Day Star of Hope Ramp Playground Camp Palumbo Recreation Baptist Children's Center Camp Women's Christian Roberto Clemente Alliance Playground Stenton Park Parent Infant Center Wordsworth Academy Step by Step Peak's Little Angels Roosevelt Playground Learning Center Wynnefield Residents Pelbano Recreation Rose's Association Stepping Stones Center Clubhouse/Lucien YMCA Blackwell Feeding Sturgis Playground Penrose Playground Site The Caring Center Your Child's World Philadelphia Salvation Army KROC Towey Playground Youth Emergency Chinatown Shelter Salvation Army Traveler's Aid Development Corp. Ziehler Playground True Gospel Piccoli Playground Samuel Recreation Zion Lutheran Tabernacle Center Childcare Summer Camp
Community Engagement Virtuoso Committee Mission Statement The Mann’s Virtuoso Committee was created in 2010 and is comprised of business, community and civic leaders from West Philadelphia and throughout the city. It provides bi-directional, open-channel communications so that we can listen, hear and effectively respond together to neighborhood concerns while also building awareness, understanding, and support for the Mann. The committee also helps guide planning for and participates in all community engagement activities and education fundraising efforts. Rita R. Allen
Don Gardner
Adrienne McCall
Kim Andrews
Valerie Gay
Jewel Moore
Frances Aulston
Cassandra Green
Robin Muse
Gwendolyn Austin
Denise Green
Lisa Nabors
Stephanie BeyMiller
Lori Hayes
Stephanie Newsome
Helen Bruner
Lucinda Hudson
Donna Parker
Jim Burnett
Eric Jones
Stephanie Parker
James Claiborne
Steve Jones
Wanda Paul
Calla Cousar
Frances Jones
Daniel Peterson
Robert Dickerson
Terry Jones
Shirley Randelman
Julia Diggs
Georgette King
Carol Riddick
Art Fastman
Betty Lindley
Leslie Walker
Carol Faulkner
Sheila Mallory
David Warren
Mark Focht
Tyrone Martin
Gary Williams
2012 Black History Month Soiree
Jill Scott Meet & Greet
Smokey Robinson Meet & Greet
Jill Scott Meet & Greet
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Community Engagement 2012 Community Engagement Calendar
Mann Center & Curtis Gala Open Dress Rehearsal
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble performing at West Park Arts Fest
Black History Celebration Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts February 28 ---------Women Still Standing – Youths Empowered to Shine Kingsessing Recreation Center April 7 ---------Mann Center & Curtis Institute Gala Open Dress Rehearsal May 11 ---------PNC Arts Alive Philadelphia on Parade May 19 ---------5th Annual Renaissance Festival Park West Town Center 52nd & Jefferson June 2 ---------West Park Arts Fest High School of the Future June 9 ---------Meet & Greet with Jill Scott June 24 -----------Meet & Greet with STEP AFRIKA! for Camp Jill Scott July 1 -----------Barbara Walker at West Philadelphia Senior Community Center July 25 -----------Meet & Greet with Smokey Robinson August 26
STEP AFRIKA! Meet & Greet for Camp Jill Scott
Barbara Walker sings at West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
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Philadelphia on Parade On May 19, 2012, The Mann presented the 2nd Annual PNC Arts Alive “Philadelphia on Parade” and welcomed more than 7,400 attendees to the FREE 7-hour hour family festival showcasing more than 500 of Philadelphia’s finest professional, emerging, and youth performing artists. The festival included 5 stages: Mann Main Stage, Coffee House, Plaza Stage, CIGNA Children’s Pavilion Stage and the Independence Blue Cross Health & Wellness Pavilion. Over 50 health partners, 15 marketplace vendors and 75 community partners joined the Mann and created a memorable day for family and friends filled with fun for everyone!
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Philadelphia on Parade
Plaza Stage
Girard Academic Music Program Choir
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
The Cintron Band
Helen Bruner & Terry Jones
Girard Academic Music Program Marching Band
Minas
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Philadelphia on Parade
Main Stage
Play on Philly!
Philadelphia Sinfonia Orchestra
Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Pennsylvania Girlchoir
The Rock School for Dance Education
Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
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Philadelphia on Parade
Coffee House
Justin Faulkner
Don Gardner, Philadelphia Clef Club
Mike Boone
Philadelphia Clef Club Youth Jazz Ensemble
Grind City
Guests enjoying the Coffee House & Terrace
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Philadelphia on Parade
CIGNA Children’s Pavilion
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Philadelphia on Parade
Independence Blue Cross Health Pavilion Over 50 participating health partners joined the Mann to educate & entertain: American Diabetes Association American Red Cross Deborah Kouassi, Hands in Motion – Massage Dunbar Counseling Lupus Foundation of America Organ Donor Program NHS Parkside Recovery Tonya Penn-Harper – Yoga Purple Moon Botanicals Overeaters Anonymous Dara Patrusky – Zumba PHMC/Childlink David Richards, LMT – Massage Shriners Hospital for Children Sickle Cell Disease Association of America SilverSneakers® West Philadelphia Senior Community Center Line Dancers
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Philadelphia on Parade
Crafts Marketplace 18 artisans and vendors displayed their work and wares at the Mann: Pink Lipstick A Natural Alternative Soaps Bold Urge Mexica Crafts Everett & Associates Market Day
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Philadelphia on Parade
Community Partners The Mann thanks all of its 2012 Philadelphia on Parade Community Partners: American Red Cross
Parkside Association of Philadelphia
Boy Scouts of America
PECO
Cathedral Park Association
Philadelphia Zoo
East Parkside Residents Association
Please Touch Museum
Franklin Institute
Spring Garden Charter School
Free Library of Philadelphia
Strawberry Mansion Tennis Association
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Voter Registration
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
West Park Cultural Center
Office of Senator Vincent Hughes
West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
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Philadelphia on Parade
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Participation Summary 2012 was a great success with a grand total 55,539 participants Connecting Arts-N-Schools School Andrew Hamilton School
Date
Artist
May 10, 2012
Inca Son
City Location West
Address 5640 Spruce St.
# of Participants
Yes
550
No
400
Andrew Jackson School
November 28, 2012
Usiloquy Dance Designs
South
1213 S.
Francis D. Pastorius School
April 26, 2012
Zen One Dance Collective
North
5650 Sprague St.
Yes
500
Gesu School
April 24, 2012
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
North
1700 West Thompson St.
Yes
550
Girard Academic Music Program
November 9, 2012
Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble
South
2200 W. Ritner St.
Yes
520
James Alcorn Middle Years Academy
December 12, 2012
Zen One Dance Collective
South
1319 S. 26th St.
No
300
Joseph Leidy School
November 30, 2012
Give and Take Jugglers & Mini Circus
West
1301 Belmont Ave.
No
300
J.W. Hallahan
November 21, 2012
Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble
311 N. 19th St.
Yes
625
Kensington CAPA
April 25, 2012
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
North
1901 N. Front St.
Yes
425
Lewis Cassidy School
December 11, 2012
Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble
West
6523 Lansdowne Ave.
No
625
Paul Robeson High
November 15, 2012
Zen One Dance Collective
West
4125 Ludlow St.
Yes
250
Penn Alexander School
May 31, 2012
The Rock School for Dance Education
West
4209 Spruce St.
Yes
550
Robert E. Lamberton Elementary
June 7, 2012
Gabriele Tefsa-Guma & Dancers
West
7501 Woodbine St.
Yes
525
Samuel Powel School
June 6, 2012
Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble
West
301 N. 36th St.
No
250
Spring School for the Arts*
December 14, 2012
Zen One Dance Collective
West
5210 Wyalusing Ave.
Yes
250
St. Francis de Sales
May 9, 2012
Inca Son
West
917 S. 47th St.
Yes
400
The Academy at Palumbo
June 12, 2012
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
South
1100 Catherine St.
Yes
630
West Philadelphia High School
June 13, 2012
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
West
4901 Chestnut St.
No
550
Central
12th
2011 Participant
St.
*Students from Jubilee School and St. Ignatius also attended performance at Spring School
Connecting Arts-N-Schools Total:
8,200
Participation Summary Connecting Arts-N-Schools Demographics
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Participation Summary Connecting Arts-N-Schools 2012 Demographics
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Participation Summary 3,475 young people participated in Judith Gitlin Arts Teach @ The Mann programs
Connecting Arts @ The Center
Greenfield Performance Treasures
Meet the Artist/ Master Class
Tiny Tots Fascination Series
Program Date
Program Name/Performer
Location
Total Attendance
Total Performances
July 30, 2012
Give & Take Jugglers and Mini Circus
Top of the Hill
400
2
July 31, 2012
Give & Take Jugglers and Mini Circus
Top of the Hill
350
2
750
4
Total Attendance
Total Performances
Program Date
Program Name/Performer
Location
July 10, 2012
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Field Education Center
160
2
July 11, 2012
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Field Education Center
180
2
July 13, 2012
Usiloquy Dance Designs
Field Education Center
140
2
July 17, 2012
Zen One Dance Collective
Field Education Center
100
2
July 18, 2012
Zen One Dance Collective
Field Education Center
150
2
July 23, 2012
The Rock School for Dance Education
Field Education Center
130
2
July 24, 2012
The Rock School for Dance Education
Field Education Center
140
2
1,000
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Total Attendance
Total
Program Date
Program Name/Performer
Location
February 29, 2012
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Girard Academic Music Program, The Rock School for Dance Education & Freedom Theatre
650
3
July 18, 2012
Chris Botti
Philadelphia Clef Club
50
1
700
4
Total Attendance
Total Performances
Program Date
Program Name/Performer
Location
May 24, 2012
Michael Cooper
Girard Academic Music Program
550
1
May 25, 2012
Michael Cooper
Girard Academic Music Program
475
1
1,025
2
3,475
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Judith Gitlin Arts Teach @ The Mann Totals:
Participation Summary
Young People’s Concert Series
Program Date
Concert
Artist/Performers
July 12, 2012
Roots, Rites & Rhythms
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Usiloquy Dance Designs, Zen One Dance Collective
7,800
July 26, 2012
Rhapsody of Rock
The Rock School for Dance Education
7,450
August 1, 2012
STEP AFRIKA!
STEP AFRIKA!
8,000
August 6, 2012
Rising Stars of Tomorrow
The talented youth of Philadelphia
5,500
August 8, 2012
National Youth Orchestra Canada
National Youth Orchestra Canada
3,100
Young People’s Concert Series Total
Community Engagement
Total Attendance
31,850
Program Date
Event
Location
Total Attendance
February 28, 2012
Black History Month Appreciation
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
250
April 7, 2012
Women Still Standing – Youths Empowered to Shine
Kingsessing Recreation Center
250
May 11, 2012
Mann Center and Curtis Institute Gala Open Dress Rehearsal with Curtis Institute of Music
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
1,100
May 19, 2012
PNC Arts Alive Philadelphia on Parade
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
7,414
June 2, 2012
5th Annual Renaissance Festival
Park West Town Center – 52nd & Jefferson
1,200
June 9, 2012
West Park Arts Fest
High School of the Future
1,500
June 24, 2012
Meet and Greet with Jill Scott
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
150
July 1, 2012
Meet and Greet with STEP AFRIKA! for Camp Jill Scott
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
50
July 25, 2012
Barbara Walker at West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
100
Community Engagement Total
12,014
Survey Results and Feedback
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Survey Results and Feedback
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Survey Results and Feedback “Traveling the world without going too far! Thank you Mann for providing inner city youth this FREE event!”
“We enjoy the Mann every year. What I particularly like is that the Mann exposes children to another form of entertainment that they would not be.”
“My favorite part is seeing all the children there, and noting that some of them were truly excited by what they were hearing. Thank you for making that possible.”
“Every summer I bring my group of special needs adolescents to the Mann for your wonderful concerts. We all look forward to coming. The people there are very nice to my kids and we get nice seating since we are special needs. We love the Mann and wish it lasted longer for the summer and it occurred more often although I know it is quite expensive and a lot of work to do so. Thank you for having it each summer. It is very enjoyable to all of us and gives my kids the opportunity to engage in a program that they normally wouldn't be exposed to. It has been great. I even would like to attend when I retire:-) Thank you all once again.”
“We attended the Step Afrika concert. Both the students and the teacher enjoyed the show. On the way home, it was amazing to see the students talk and reenact their favorite part of the show. Thank you for a job well done!”
“My favorite part is the children dancing in the isles. They just have so much fun that they have to get up and dance.”
“The dancing and drumming at the concert was amazing - my 18 month old came home and was practicing all sorts of new moves!”
“The Rock School performance was very enjoyable to us. It was my daughters first performance at the Mann and in Philly. I really liked the staff and was well organized. We lived in NYC the year before and this venue was more enjoyable! It was nice it was open, casual, and filled to the max with a lot of happy kids! Thank you!” 49
Community Feedback
Thinking Dance. Retrieved 20 August 2012 from http://thinkingdance.net/articles/2012/08/16/3/Three-Little-Men-and-Me-at-the-Mann/
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Community Feedback
Ron Wood from Zen One Dance Collective with students from Paul Robeson High School
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Community Feedback
Thank You!
“I see so much in the eyes of my youth after they have been exposed to so much art, dance, music, freshness of life. The Mann brings out the goodness in people, allowing them to share their stories while entertaining the masses of young people. I see joy where there is a lot of pain, but just for a little bit of time, these youth can and do escape their personal lifestyles, and dare to dream – of a better life – full of fun, laugher and dance. All I can say is "Thank You Mann, for a job well done. Continue to shine in the lives of our children in Philadelphia.” Georgette King – Creative Kids Club Philadelphia, PA