Koresh performances feature an eclectic repertoire of work by Ronen Koresh as well as guest choreographers, such as Donald Byrd (Spectrum Dance Theater), Robert Battle (Battleworks), Itzik Galili (Galili Dance) and Brian Sanders (JUNK). The Company’s critically acclaimed work attracts a continually increasing audience 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 also is very involved in educational activities which include offering pre-performance discussions, in-house residencies, introductory and master classes, and lecture demonstrations at public and private schools, performing arts high schools, universities and professional dance companies in Philadelphia and throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

The Company has received numerous grants and awards since its inception. In the current year, the Company obtained funds from The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation, The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation, The Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, The Philadelphia Cultural Fundand PA Department of Community and Economic Development and Dance Advance (a program of the Philadelphia Center for the Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts). They also received tour support this year from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (a program developed and funded by the Vira I. Heinz Endowment; The William Penn Foundation; The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation). Koresh has been honored to be on the roster of PennPat for 8 consecutive years. Artistic Director Ronen Koresh 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.

Reviews:
Critical reviews of the Koresh Dance Company have featured the following comments:

“Exhalted, the audience rises to their feet, giving the company a thunderous ear shattering standing ovation.” — The Dance Insider

“… a vibrant ensemble of 10 that offered non-stop dynamism throughout its performance.” — The Denver Post

“With energetic and sensuous choreography, Koresh and his dancers comment on subjects as diverse as the Holocaust, racial discord and sexual politics.” Seven Arts Magazine “Koresh Dance Company earned a standing ovation for a polished performance…their synergy was at its best when they performed as an ensemble. Their timing was right on and their dancing was accomplished.” — St. Petersburg Times

“Technical Knockouts! The Koresh Dance Company’s dancers displayed dazzling skill” and “instantly made clear their technical prowess in…dance that engulfed the stage like brush fire” — The Philadelphia Weekly

“If you like your dancing hard, fast and intense, the Koresh Dance Company is for you…liquidly sensual…clean, expressive gestures…imparting a richness of movement to the events on stage… there’s a sheer physical joy to this allegrismo execution…” — Philadelphia Inquirer

“What a stunning little treasure this company and its choreographer are…” — Pride Weekly

“..a sort of breathless mating dance…elements that seemed almost tribal…making the body a percussive instrument…long, lean musculature, something taut and light in the posture…the precision with which they execute the demanding ballet moves woven into often feverishly fast-paced dance…there’s not a weak link in the 13-member troupe.” — City Paper

“A presentation of excellence…” — Weekly Press

“…such strong and fast, precise, technically strenuous movement…the dancers are gorgeous…so strong, flexible, and generous with their movement…what a sight!” — Geneva (NY) Herald