Renowned for their powerful stage presence and high-energy style, Philadelphia's
Koresh Dance Company has been hailed as an extraordinary and vital force 
in the local and national dance scene. Founded in 1991 by Israeli born
choreographer and artistic director Ronen Koresh, this troupe presents
its audiences with an exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and
jazz, molded into a style of choreography that is both eloquent and explosive.
There is something for everyone in Koresh's exhilarating performances.
Koresh Dance Company's performances feature an eclectic repertoire of over 50 works by Ronen Koresh, as well as guest artists such as Brian Sanders, formerly of Momix, Hector Vega and Donald Byrd. The company's critically acclaimed work attracts increasing audiences across the nation, and Koresh's reputation for passion and outstanding technique regularly results in sold-out performances. The company presents bi-annual home season concerts, and performs on tour at various national festivals, performing arts centers, university performance venues, and charity benefits.
The company is also committed to promoting arts education, which include offering lecture/demonstrations at private and public schools, giving pre- and post- performance discussions, giving residencies and teaching master classes to dance students.
The company has received numerous grants and awards since its inception. The company has received generous donations from The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation, The Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund, The Samuel S. Fels Fund, The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Union Benevolent Association, and Philadelphia Cultural Fund. In past years, the company has received funds from Dance Advance (funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts, The Lida Foundation, The Strauss Foundation, and The Philadelphia Foundation. Ronen is a multi-year recipient of choreography fellowships from the Pew Charitable Trusts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts.
Koresh is also on the roster of Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, which is a program developed and funded by the Vira I. Heinz Endowment; The William Penn Foundation; The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.