BalletX presents its 2022 Fall Series

Ballet for the future

BalletX returns to the Wilma with world premieres by Darrell Grand Moultrie and former BalletX dancer Caili Quan, along with the Philadelphia premiere of Become a Mountain by Justin Peck. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Dec 05, 2022 · Reviews · 5 minute read

SHARP Dance Company presents Stories

A revival and a premiere

SHARP Dance Company’s 2022 fall series featured both a revival and a highly anticipated premiere from artistic director Diane Sharp-Nachsin, plus intriguing gender subversions from guest choreographer Joe Cotler. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Nov 14, 2022 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Usiloquy Dance Designs presents Philadholphia

Food for thought and dancing

Usiloquy Dance Designs hosts Philadholphia, a celebration of South Asian music and dance including its performance of Chaat. David Block previews.

David Block

Nov 09, 2022 · Previews · 2 minute read

BSwan Dance Company presents Redefine… To Define Oneself Again

Black swans soar

BSwan Dance Company presents Redefine… To Define Oneself Again in an energetic program that celebrates the debut of its junior company, as well as the retirement of dancer William Issac Bridges. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Nov 01, 2022 · Reviews · 3 minute read

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.

Eileen B. Fisher

Oct 31, 2022 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philadelphia Ballet’s Cinderella returns to the Academy of Music

A magical opening to the company's new season

The family-friendly performance of Cinderella from Philadelphia Ballet is an ambitious project for children and adults alike. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Oct 12, 2022 · Previews · 2 minute read

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca present Ni Bien ni Mal, Todo lo Contrario at Plays & Players

The power and passion of Flamenco

After previewing the show's workshop in the spring, Camille Bacon-Smith reviews this fall's new performance from Soledad Barrio and company.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Oct 11, 2022 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Philly Fringe 2022: Humble Materials presents Jess Noel’s Scarlet Letter

A is for...

Four historical figures, two time-travelers, and one figure whose story is yet to be told, dance their way across the centuries Bill & Ted-style in a dance-theater piece about life, art, and reproductive rights. Jill Ivey reviews.

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Sep 30, 2022 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philly Fringe 2022: Ninth Planet presents high noon, and A.I.M by Kyle Abraham presents An Untitled Love

An interdisciplinary duo

Two Fringe Festival shows, An Untitled Love from A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, and Ninth Planet’s high noon, explore the Black experience, highlighting themes of resilience, community, and connection. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Sep 27, 2022 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Philly Fringe 2022: Marlen Puello presents Homo Femina

The brutal world of womanhood

This streaming Fringe experience from choreographer Marlen Puello explores society's treatment of womanhood. Crystal Sparrow reviews.

Crystal Sparrow

Sep 16, 2022 · Reviews · 2 minute read