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Eileen B. Fisher

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BSR Contributor Since September 21, 2022

Eileen B. Fisher has returned to writing about the arts—dance, especially—after working in nonprofit communications. Earlier, she wrote a Philadelphia Weekly column, occasional Inquirer articles, and edited WHYY’s Applause magazine.

Eileen B. Fisher studied dance at Oberlin College. Early in her career she wrote a column on dance for Philadelphia Weekly and occasional articles for the Inquirer, and edited Applause magazine at WHYY. She worked in various nonprofit communications roles while squeezing in volunteer performances as part of the Fringe Festival and Shakespeare in Clark Park. She is happily returning to writing about the arts.

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A portrait of Norris. She's singing, her mouth agape and hands open, her eyes closed. The photo is in black and white

Philly Fringe 2022: Shavon Norris’s Me and Jesus and Prince and Captain Jean-Luc Picard in a One Bedroom Apartment in the Bronx

A love letter, a challenge, and an invitation
Shavon Norris welcomes us in as she dances, speaks, and chants a lively testament to the artifacts of her life. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Nine Black dancers in solid-colored activewear separates and athletic-looking high-top tan sneakers pose together onstage.

PHILADANCO! presents The Continuum

A family reunion at PHILADANCO!
The fall season performance from PHILADANCO! welcomed three world premieres and one Philly premiere, displaying the feeling and technical excellence fans have come to expect. Eileen B. Fisher reviews.
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A man shouting, his arms extended out, bodies lie on the floor around him. Fog fills the dim stage.

The reprise of Rome & Jewels marks 30 years for Puremovement

A rare chance to see Rennie Harris’s classic dance work
The award-winning take on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from Rennie Harris returns to Philly this weekend. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Previews 2 minute read
Three performers stand on each other's shoulders, three others minding them at their base in a rehearsal space with lights

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre presents I Hear You and I’d Like to Respond

A circus show to push the limits
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s I Hear You and I’d Like to Respond offers thrills and big thoughts. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Eileen B. Fisher

Previews 2 minute read
3 dancers seen from behind at left on a blue-lit stage; a male/female duet balance each other, connected by one clasped fist

BalletX presents its 2023 Winter Series

The return of Jorma Elo
Two world premieres and a poignant reprise make a strong, balanced program at BalletX’s 2023 Winter Series. Eileen B. Fisher reviews.
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Reviews 4 minute read
Wilson’s image imposed on a greenhouse area. She wears a shirt with an ‘athletic toned male’ upper body printed on it

Philadelphia Dance Projects’s Dance Up Close continues

Spring performances promise rare moments
Philadelphia Dance Projects’s Dance Up Close series continues through early April, offering unique perspectives in its performances. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Eileen B. Fisher

Previews 3 minute read
Two dancers face each other in a rehearsal room as Jesús gives instructions

Paul Taylor Dance Company and Omar Román De Jesús present If You Could Swallow the Sun

Dancing with who is present in the room
Along with familiar classics, Paul Taylor Dance Company hosts a world premiere from emerging choreographer Omar Román De Jesús with If You Could Swallow the Sun. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Eileen B. Fisher

Previews 3 minute read
Price on stage in a chair playing cello, a piano in the background.

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents The Bach Cello Suites Project

Reconsidering and improvising Bach
Choreographer Megan Bridge and musician Tristan Price offer a new angle on Bach’s music and The Artist’s Mother exhibit. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Previews 2 minute read
Grinberg, on his knees, faces the shirtless Header in a moment of sexual tension, next to a single lamp.

Philly Fringe 2023: Ben Grinberg and Hazem Header in Fix Me

What some say we shouldn't see
An arresting backstory grounds this able mix of contemporary dance, acrobatics, and theater from Ben Grinberg and Hazem Header in this year’s Fringe. Eileen Fisher reviews.
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Eileen B. Fisher

Reviews 3 minute read
In the foreground, Chang, in gray, moves gracefully with arms extended; ensemble and audience members sit and move behind her

Philly Fringe 2023: Susan Marshall and Mimi Lien present Rhythm Bath

A sensory delight
An inclusive dance installation presented in partnership with Temple’s Institute on Disabilities offers interdisciplinary delights at Christ Church Neighborhood House in this year’s Fringe. Eileen B. Fisher reviews.
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Eileen B. Fisher

Reviews 3 minute read
About 8-10 dancers or so can be seen on stage, snow falling on/around stage, dancers in all white in mid-movement

First-ever tour brings Dorrance Dance’s Nutcracker Suite to Penn Live Arts

Tapping into Black vernacular tradition in the snow
The New York City tap dance company pays a visit to Philly this weekend with a unique take on the winter classic. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
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Eileen B. Fisher

Previews 2 minute read
Archibald, a Black woman in black leggings & sweatshirt, strikes an angled pose in the gray-floored BalletX studio.

Go behind the scenes with BalletX choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Nicola Wills before the 2024 Spring Series

BalletX’s Choreographic Fellowship stands out on the US dance scene
Before this year's Spring Series debuts, Eileen Fisher goes behind the scenes with BalletX 2024 Choreographic Fellowship artists Jennifer Archibald and Nicola Wills to talk dance, mentorship, and a rare openness in ballet.
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Eileen B. Fisher

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