Philadelphia's Koresh Dance Company, founded in 1991 by artistic director Ronen Koresh, remains a vital force in the dance world; touring across the nation to perform Koresh's explosive choreography while promoting dance throughout communities. The Koresh School of Dance is a dance training hub located in Philadelphia; offering exceptional dance training for adults and children, from beginner levels through professional.
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Koresh Dance Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided in current law. Official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 877.829.5500.

Koresh Gem Society

As a contributor to the Koresh Dance Company, you will provide vital support to a developing artistic organization. Founded in 1991 by Israeli-born Ronen Koresh, we are a non profit organization dedicated to the enrichment of the cultural world in Philadelphia, across the United States and abroad.

Your donation, however large or small, will benefit all of our programs, including supporting annual operating costs, production expenses, dancer salaries, maintenance costs for the studio and much, much more.

**We also welcome in-kind donations! Click to see our current in-kind wish list:
  • Airfare – donate frequent flyer points or sponsor travel
  • New computers for the office
  • Pointe shoes for students in the children's program
  • Color printer
  • Paper, envelopes, stamps
If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact Deborah Crocker at deb@koreshdance.org.

Pearl ($25 - $99)
    • Subscription to Koresh Online Newsletter
    • Recognition in Koresh Dance Company programs
    • Formal Invitation to Koresh Dance Company events
Topaz ($100 - $249)
    All of the above plus:
    • 15% discount on Koresh merchandise
Ruby ($250 - $499)
    All of the above plus:
    • 50% discount on tickets to Koresh Artist Showcases featuring area artists
Emerald ($500 - $999)
    All of the above plus:
    • Invitation to a Koresh Dance Company Studio Showcase
      to preview new work
Sapphire ($1000 - $4,999)
    All of the above plus:
    • 2 tickets to a Koresh Dance Company performance in Philadelphia
    • 2 passes to a Koresh Dance Company rehearsal
Diamond ($5000 & Above)
    All of the above plus:
    • Invitation to a dress rehearsal during Koresh Dance Company’s
      performances in Philadelphia
    • Invitation to an exclusive reception, with the dancers, during
      Koresh Dance Company’s performances in Philadelphia

Your contribution will help to cover a multitude or programs that we offer, including the following:

(click on a title to read more about each program)

Koresh Dance Company
The Koresh Dance Company strives to be an artistic force by creating innovative and emotional dance performances for audiences in Philadelphia and around the nation. The company’s original dance pieces break through boundaries of traditional choreography and offers audiences an exciting experience. The company now performs 20-22 times a year, both nationally and internationally, with at least two annual performances in Philadelphia.
Koresh School of Dance
Our school offers high quality dance instruction for ages 2-seniors in techniques ranging from ballet, jazz, tap and modern to creative movement, Mommy and Me and tumbling.
Koresh Kids Dance Outreach Program
Each week, our instructors get children off their feet and dancing in our outreach dance classes. We teach all techniques for underserved children in Philadelphia, grades preK-12.
Koresh Artist Showcases
A newly formed community initiative to help local artists perform work with no expense cost. Participating artists receive free marketing, free rehearsal space, technical support and free venue rental.
The Dancers' Fund
Our long-term goal has been to employ our dancers full time so that they can dedicate their time solely to their demanding art. The Dancers’ Fund was established to ensure full-time salaries for our remarkable dancers.
The Brook J. Lenfest Young Dancer Scholarship Program
Founded in 2003 with the opening of the youth classes, this scholarship program opens doors for young dancers without the means to afford dance classes. Through this program, we are able to offer subsidized training to dancers.
New Choreography by Ronen Koresh
Artistic director Ronen Koresh continues to make 2-3 new works per season, adding to his already diverse repertory.
Guest Artists
We welcome guest artists and teachers from all over the world to choreograph on the company, and also teach dancers in the community. Through this program we have had guest artists such as Donald Byrd (Spectrum Dance Theater), Robert Battle (Battleworks Dance Co), Itzik Galili (Galili Dance, The Netherlands) and Jussi Nousiainen (The Netherlands).
Touring Activities – National and International
The company tours across the country and abroad, working towards our mission of making dance accessible to audiences everywhere. While on tour, the company also provides residency activities in the forms of master classes, post performance Q and A, and lecture/demonstrations.

Please consider making a contribution to the Koresh Dance Company so we can maintain out presence in Philadelphia and continue working towards our goals.

**For more information about specific contributions to the programs above or corporate sponsorships opportunities, please contact our Executive Director, Alon Koresh, at alon@koreshdance.org.