Philadanco Dancer Janine Beckles Breaking Barriers In Dance World

By Nikki Dementri, CBS Philadelphia

March 7, 2023

PHILADELPHIA – To say Janine Beckles has a busy schedule is quite an understatement. The modern dancer came to an evening class and rehearsal at Philadanco after teaching at Rowan University. Before class starts, she's upstairs in her office changing out schedules.

"Taking it as it is – each day as it comes," Beckles said with a smile.

Beckles not only dances in the West Philadelphia dance company but also serves as the Associate Artistic Director. She was promoted to the role in August -- a role, in the dance world, usually filled by men.

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