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December 25, 2024

True Philly stories of immigration, addiction in new dance productions

“Pushers” Show producer Iquail Shaheed shows dancers Roxanne Lyst and Adryan Moorefield dance moves in preparation for the shows opening on November 11 2015.

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December 25, 2024

Black Joy & Milton Myers with Dr. Iquail Shaheed

Welcome to PillowVoices a production of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival with content from the Pillow Archives.

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December 25, 2024

Against All Odds, Six Dance Organizations Find Ways to Thrive in Hard Times

Philadelphia-based DANCE IQUAIL! entered 2020 primed for financial growth and a higher national profile, through touring engagements in progress with at least 10 dance presenters. 

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December 25, 2024

A 2020 Black Lives Matter protest is revived as a neighborhood celebration in Mantua

Iquail Shaheed, founder of the modern dance company Dance Iquail!, pulled together a protest rally and performance showcase in June 2020.

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December 25, 2024

More than 1,000 Philly artists, art administrators call for defunding the police department

Arts organizations in Philadelphia have entered the conversation surrounding Black Lives Matter protests with a formal, open letter decrying systemic racism.

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December 25, 2024

Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia

Judith Jamison, a major figure of American dance who grew up in Philadelphia, died over the weekend.

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December 25, 2024

A 2020 Black Lives Matter protest is revived as a neighborhood celebration in Mantua

Iquail Shaheed, founder of the modern dance company Dance Iquail!, pulled together a protest rally and performance showcase in June 2020.

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September 6, 2017

Fame NYC Magazine.com

During the spring, most of us work like Rocky Balboa training for a prize fight in order to look desirable during New York City’s…

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September 6, 2017

Edge Media Network.com

The choreographer is also a disciple of Lester Horton training, which is known for its expressionism and athletic precision.

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September 6, 2017

Dance Enthusiast.com

Iquail Shaheed is the founder and artistic director of DANCE IQUAIL! The lively dance company is based out of both New York City and Iquail’s hometown of Philadelphia.

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