Koresh Dance Company

Educationthe education program contains the koresh youth ensemble, established to provide serious young dancers with intensive training and professional performance opportunities. Students who demonstrate both the talent and desire to pursue dance professionally audition for the ensemble each year. Under the direction of melissa rector, assistant artistic director of koresh dance company, ensemble members have the opportunity to learn both original choreography and company repertory. They perform during the company's home seasons at the suzanne roberts theatre, as well as at koresh artist showcases throughout the year. It also contains the koresh kids dance program, which brings arts education to underserved children by creating partnerships with philadelphia public schools and providing free weekly dance classes for their 4th and 5th grade students, promoting creativity as a conduit for non-violence and achieving life goals.the organization also operates a school and offers open dance classes to children and adults, as well as free classes at 11 public schools.