Chloé Arnold’s “Syncopated Ladies: Live!”

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY PRESENTS THE HIGH-ENERGY AND GROUND-BREAKING TAP DANCING VIRAL-SENSATION, CHLOÉ ARNOLD’S SYNCOPATED LADIES: LIVE!, APRIL 13, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 4, 2024) – Ensemble Arts Philly, the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra, is thrilled to welcome the ground-breaking and acclaimed all-woman tap squad, Syncopated Ladies, spearheaded by Emmy nominated Chloé Arnold, to the Miller Theater on April 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. The not-to-be-missed performance promises an engaging and energetic evening of fierce footwork, impressive choreography, and a vibrant celebration of tap dance at its finest.

Founded by Emmy nominated choreographer, Chloé Arnold, Syncopated Ladies celebrate a sisterhood of beautiful, diverse, and talented women. These dynamic and versatile performers weave together their inspiring personal stories with intricate footwork, feminine prowess, and sparkling energy. Dancing to today’s cutting-edge music from pop and hip-hop to salsa and R&B, the ladies deliver an electrifying performance that breaks the mold and reinvigorates the artform of tap.

“Part of our annual Family Discovery Series, Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies is more than a transformative visual experience,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “These formidable women embody physical and emotional strength, sharing awe-inspiring rhythms alongside pieces of their own stories."

Syncopated Ladies is the most viewed Female Tap dance group in history. Known for their viral self-produced content, they were recognized by Beyoncé, who shared their work saying, “they killed it.” Beyoncé’s support catapulted them onto a global platform, and since then, Syncopated Ladies’ trajectory has skyrocketed, surpassing over 100 million views online. They also received praise from Whoopi Goldberg on The View, Janet Jackson, Ciara, Lupita Nyong’o, and more.

ABOUT CHLOÉ ARNOLD

Chloé Arnold is a co-executive producer, director, Emmy nominated choreographer, tap dancer, and founder of Syncopated Ladies. Arnold was discovered at a young age in Washington, D.C. by Debbie Allen. Arnold’s choreography has been featured on numerous hit TV shows, including over 50 episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden. Her work can also be seen on other hit TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, The Ellen Show, The Talk, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Hello, Jack!, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s A Legendary Christmas. Arnold’s most recent activity has been choreographing the upcoming Apple TV+ musical film Spirited starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer, as well as her sister, Maud Arnold.

Arnold is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who holds a degree in Film from Columbia University. She and her sister, Maud, produced the award-winning documentary Tap World and are the co-directors of the critically acclaimed DC Tap Festival. They have been recognized by Columbia University as Rising Stars, by the US House of Representatives as arts preservers and ambassadors, and won the 33rd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards for Excellence in Performing Arts.

The Arnold sisters created the Chloé and Maud Foundation, where they give back to the community by creating equal opportunity access to dance programming and education for underserved communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they provided free online classes to over 25,000 students worldwide and continued their after-school programs in South Central LA, as well as Favelas in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Other featured upcoming performances include RuPaul: The House of Hidden Meanings (March 6, 2024, Perelman Theater); Emmet Cohen Trio (March 14, 2024, Perelman Theater); KevOnStage & That Chick Angel: Here’s The Thing (March 30, 2024, Miller Theater); Terence Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones (April 7, 2024, Verizon Hall); Franco Escamilla (April 7, 2024, Miller Theater); PHILADANCO! ........Director’s Choice (April 12 – 14, 2024, Perelman Theater); Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (April 27, 2024, Miller Theater); Brad Williams: Tour ‘24 (April 28, 2024, Miller Theater); An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. (May 1, 2024, Miller Theater); and Andrés Cepeda: Tendo Ganas Tour (May 2, 2024, Miller Theater).

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. Visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.  for more information.   

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies: LIVE!

Miller Theater

Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

This show is part of the Family Discovery Series, sponsored by Dietz and Watson.

# # # 

ABOUT ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY     

For more information about ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org. 

# # # 

For photography, please visit https://ensembleartsphilly.smugmug.com/