We are Dara J. Meredith and Trish Morris, artists, educators, and passionate community advocates with over 25 years of experience, who have harnessed the transformative power of the arts to educate, inspire, and heal abilities.
Together, we launched Core Artistry Collective to enhance and empower our community through dance, music, theater, and life-enrichment programs for individuals of all ages and abilities.
OUR HISTORY
From the stages of Philadelphia to classrooms, community centers, and beyond, Core Artistry Collective was built on decades of lived experience.
Decades of teaching, performing, and directing across universities, schools, and stages worldwide, from Senegal to Stuttgart.
Recognizing gaps in arts access, they envisioned a collective that blends creative expression with behavioral science and community care.
A space where dance, music, theater, and life-enrichment programs empower individuals of all ages and abilities.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Co-Founder | Performing Artist | Director | Choreographer | Educator
A nationally recognized performing artist, choreographer, director, and educator whose work spans stages from Philadelphia to Germany. With a B.F.A from University of the Arts, a M.F.A. from Temple University, and over 20 years at Eleone Dance Theatre, Dara brings unmatched artistry and vision to Core Artistry Collective.
Co-Founder, Director, Artist, Educator, Behavior Specialist.
Trish Morris is a performing artist, educator, behavioral specialist, and community leader whose career spans more than four decades. A proud South Philadelphia native, she has dedicated her life to using the arts, education, and behavioral science to inspire growth, strengthen communities, and create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered. As Co-Founder of Core Artistry Collective, Trish brings together her lifelong passion for the performing arts with her commitment to education, wellness, and meaningful human connection.
Whether you want to take a class, volunteer, or support our mission — there is a place for you at Core Artistry Collective. Every person who walks through our doors becomes part of something bigger.
