As the Annenberg Center’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Mark Morris’ preeminent modern dance company makes a triumphant return to Philadelphia after 14 years with Dances to American Music, a program set to works by American composers. Featuring a wide range of music and dance styles in the Philadelphia premiere of Pacific and Mosaic and United as well as returning works Three Preludes and Grand Duo, this troupe will impress with its stunning combination of exceptional dancers, beautifully sophisticated choreography and live music. There will be two evening shows: February 9 and 10, both at 8 p.m., as well as a show for school children on February 9.

Buy tickets for the Mark Morris Dance Group and get free tickets to one of Morris’ handpicked American musical films. (No promo code necessary. Simply add the show and film tickets to your cart for pricing to adjust.) https://tinyurl.com/y7rnkpqn

American Musical Film Series: Mark Morris handpicked four musical films to be screened weekly, each showcasing a variety of dance, music style and dramatic situation: February 7: The Blue Bird (1940); February 14: Love Me Tonight (1932); February 21: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953); February 28: Hallelujah, I’m a Bum (1933).

As part of the Artist-in-Residence program, Annenberg Center is  presenting the Philadelphia Dance for PD® Symposium on Saturday, February 10. The symposium will feature a workshop, class, film screening and performance, all dedicated to exploring the Mark Morris Dance Group’s acclaimed Dance for PD® program and the impact of dance, music and community on the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease.

Space is limited, register early: https://tinyurl.com/yahvqtw6 (If you registered and are unable to attend, please call the Annenberg Center Box Office at (215) 898-3900 so your spot can be given to another participant).