Rennie Harris Puremovement

Description:

• One of the country's first professional hip-hop dance companies has made audiences all over the world rise to their feet. Founder and director Rennie Harris hails from North Philly, and he takes much of his thematic inspiration from the urban African-American experience. His best-known repertory work is Rome & Jewels, a modern, street take on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Other performances are throughout the city.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010