Philadanco at Manship

Celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance, the Philadelphia Dance Company comes to Baton Rouge for a lively show. Founded in 1970, the company, also known as Philadanco, has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides, consistently performing for audiences representing an amalgamation of people from diverse communities. It’s recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers and electrifying performances. Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40-$75 at manshiptheatre.org.