Koresh Artist Showcase

Sat., July 10, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 11, 6 and 8 p.m.; $10, Koresh School of Dance, 2020 Chestnut St., 215-751-0959, koreshdance.org.

by Jen Rini

Starving artists and art lovers, take note: The bimonthly Koresh Artist Showcase provides an opportunity to watch Philadelphia's homegrown talent soar — all without anyone's bank breaking. In a true give-and-take project with the community, local choreographer Ronen Koresh and his company provide artists free rehearsal and venue space, marketing and tech support; in exchange, they're asked to put on 10-minute performances — anything from dance to visual arts and theater. Think of it as a precursor to the Fringe: For a nominal fee, audiences can see the pulse of Philadelphia radiating through its local up-and-comers.