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93-Year-Old Founder Of Philadanco Continues To Make Generations Of Dancers' Dreams Come True
Aunt Joan, or JB, as her dancers affectionately call her, says around 4,000 company members and 8,000 students trained under her.
February 24, 2025
As Philadanco celebrates its 55th anniversary and the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts celebrates 65 years, the 93-year-old woman behind the company isn't slowing down any time soon.
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Taking her place in the studio doorway, Joan Myers Brown is always watching.
"I try to look for the mistakes," Brown said. "I don't look for the good part. I try to fix everything that's wrong."
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