Eng and Friends Dance Company
Artistic Director Eng A. Matthews – (Philadelphia, PA)
Eng received his dance training at the Chestnut Street Dance Academy in Philadelphia and a scholarship under the guidance of Donald Lunsford from the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts (1999-2002). He then joined PHILADANCO’s 2nd company, Danco2, in 2003 and danced one year with them. In 2002, he performed with some of hip-hop’s dance legends as a special guest of Rennie Harris (Pure Movement), at the "Legends of Hip Hop" series. He has worked with and performed works by Zane Booker, Stephen Welsh and Paul Turner. Eng, along with his identical twin brother, have also danced for a variety of local R&B and rap artists as back ground dancers. Mr. Matthews joined New LeJa Dance Company under the artistic direction of Jaye Allison in 2004 and danced two seasons with them. He is also a former dancer with Underground Dance Works, directed by Charles Tyson. Eng has taught basic beginner classes and praise dance to inner city young adults and pre-school children at two local churches in Philadelphia.
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Always reaching towards new heights: set your goals and live by faith and never ever let go of your dreams and aspirations.
Eng's Photo credits: www.debbieboardman.com
Our Mission Statement: "The mission of Eng and Friends Dance Company, a multicultural professional contemporary modern / jazz dance group, consisting of highly qualified dancers and teachers who are dedicated to the art of dance, is to inspire and enrich the trained and inexperienced dance community, general public and performing art enthusiast, to help make a difference in their lives through performance, workshops, creativity and collaborating partnerships”.
___________________________________ ARTISTS: Eisa Jackson, Leslie Ann Pike, Lauren Sion, Kimya Jackson and Janelle Ardrey
Eisa Jacson credits: ProPix Janelle Ardrey credits: Bill Hebert
Leslie Ann Pike credits: Bill Hebert Lauren Sion
Kimya Jackson ______________________________________________ Video Visit us on YouTube: WHO IS ENG MATTHEWS? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEdSVAy0w8A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avqZPjipkpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niN4HxiA6XY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUnMgawLxHE and See our live performance on Vimeo:
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"Sa'Wu: Safe Again With You" Photo Credit: Phil Wayes
"I Try" Photo Credit: Bill Hebert
"Caught In The Crosshairs"
Photo Credit: Bill Hebert
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Eng A. Matthews "To live, play, act and be...is to Dance. Movement is how we express ourselves. Without dance, I wouldn't be able to survive."
Eisa Jackson, Asst. Director
Eng's vision was to unite with other classically gifted and spirited dancers to create distinguished and cutting edge choreography. Inspired by social and political issues, and yet deeply personal, his works seeks to ponder the human condition and to explore the full-range of human emotions. Eng is joined by wonderful and great dance talents who are highly skilled, disciplined dancers with extensive dance training backgrounds in ballet, modern and jazz.
Eisa Jackson and Eng Matthews
Shhhh, a secret that not many people know; but Eng's favorite movie/musical is The Wiz ....
Always growing and trying new things. Class is what helps dancers stay strong and focused.
Warm thank you to Lisa & Stephen Welsh at 1st Position Dance Studio in Havertown, PA; especially PHILADANCO - Joan Myers Brown, Donald Lundsford, Pat Thomas, Kim Bears, Shawn-LaMere Williams also Jaye Allison, Susan Hess and countless others for making and molding me into the dancer I am today. You believed in me. Thank you for all the corrections and the times you screamed at me... LOL ______________________________ "We'll give it a 10" -Carolyn Huckabay, Philadelphia CityPaper
Up Coming Performances: Philly Fringe Festival
September 6th, 2008
Arch Street UMC
55 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Time: 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
www.phillyfringe.org ticket info
5th Annual Jam for Jess
September 20, 2008
Mandell Theater, 33rd & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Be Greatful! Concert/Anniversary
November 1, 2008
Luther Place Memorial Church
1226 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Community Education Ctr. (CEC)
Etc. Performance Series
(Eng performing a solo)
December 6th and 7th, 2008
3500 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 8:00 p.m.
12th Annual
Mountain Dance Concert
Sunday, Jan. 25th, 2009
The Sherman Theater (Pocono)
524 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
www.shermantheater.com tickets
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Community Education Ctr. (CEC)
Etc. Performance Series
February 7th and 8th, 2009
3500 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 8:00 p.m.
CANCELLED PIECE
Swarthmore College Faculty
Dance Concert
Lang Performing Arts Center
(Eng performing a solo)
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m.
*** Free Admission ***
"The White Party"
Philly's 1st Annual White Party
Sexy Men & Women in all White
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
10pm til 2:30am
Scheduled performance at 11:30pm
Philadelphia Kimmel Ctr. for the
Performing Arts
260 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tickets $60 contact Dean at:
Celebrating our 1 year Anniversary Celebration
Friday, July 24th 2009 - 11pm @
The Rain Lounge
120 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Please sign up for guest list by sending an email to:
subject line "Anniversary Party"
Philly Fringe Festival
Are We They?
Scott Park Dance Company:
Dangerous And Movin
Sunday, Sept. 6th at 7pm
Monday, Sept. 7th at 8pm
CHI Movement Arts Center
1316 South 9th Street
Tickets $10
Philly Fringe Festival
Premiering "Uncharted Land"
Collaboration Project "Passion" with Serendipity Dance Ensemble
and Scott Park Dance Company
Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2009 at 7pm Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2009 at 6pm
954 Dance Movement Collective
954 North 8th Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties)
Tickets $15
TLC Community Choir Fundraiser
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tabernacle Luthern Church
59th and Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
We will performing "I Try"
Time: 7:30pm
Free will offering
6th Annual Jam for Jess
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Mandell Theater, 33rd & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 7:00 p.m.
October Gallery
Phila. Int'l Art Expo
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM
Liacouras Center-Temple University
1776 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Adults $10
Seniors/Students $5
Children under 12 FREE
2010 Season Audition
Friday, December 4th, 2009
Time: 8pm
Please register via email at:
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