Philadelphia Ballet presents Swan Lake

Angel Corella spreads his choreographic wings

Artistic director of Philadelphia Ballet Angel Corella talks the upcoming performance of Swan Lake and the influences behind this fresh take for modern audiences. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Mar 02, 2022 · Previews · 3 minute read

Philadelphia’s Black male ballet dancers share their journeys to the stage—and what the future may hold

Where do dancers discover themselves?

Following a panel discussion featuring Black alumni of the Philadelphia Ballet, Camille Bacon-Smith asked other Philly-connected Black male ballet dancers how they got into the field, what they see now, and what the future holds.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Feb 22, 2022 · Features · 6 minute read

The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents Philadelphia Ballet’s New Work for a New World

Contemporary ballet at the Perelman

Philadelphia Ballet makes the Kimmel Cultural Campus’s Perelman Theater its new home for contemporary ballet performances, beginning with New Work for a New World. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Feb 07, 2022 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The Weekly Roundup, February 2-9

Kicking off Black History Month 2022

This week’s roundup has a helping of offerings in celebration of Black History Month. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Feb 02, 2022 · Previews · 2 minute read

The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

A triumphant and timely return

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates a decade with artistic director Robert Battle in the company’s 2022 tour, which kicked off last week at the Academy of Music. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Jan 31, 2022 · Reviews · 5 minute read

The Weekly Roundup, January 26-February 2

Books, ballet, and neon lights

Blue Stoop hosts a pair of writerly conversations with two new novels, a contemporary neon art exhibit opens in Philly and West Chester, and the past and future of Black dancers are on stage. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Jan 26, 2022 · Previews · 4 minute read

The Weekly Roundup, January 19-26

Campy ballet, interdisciplinary mixtapes, and casting light on the 'Invisible'

Penn Live Arts hosts a gender-bending satire ballet performance, the Muse Gallery mixes paintings with music, ArtYard opens an interdisciplinary exhibit with a wide range of perspective, and the debut of Love & Healing. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Kyle V. Hiller

Jan 19, 2022 · Previews · 4 minute read

Stepping it up with Chocolate Ballerina Company’s The Nutcracker: Dipped in Chocolate

In the land of sweets

Chocolate Ballerina Company founder and artistic director Chanel Holland talks about the company’s take on The Nutcracker, making space for dances based on the African diaspora, and more. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Dec 15, 2021 · Previews · 2 minute read

PHILADANCO! and the Kimmel Cultural Campus present Fast Forward…to the Future

Celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary

PHILADANCO! returns to honor its 50th anniversary with Fast Forward...to the Future, a celebration that was postponed due to Covid-19. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Dec 14, 2021 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Penn Live Arts presents Dorrance Dance

The future of tap

Dorrance Dance honors and expands upon tap traditions in a program including two Pennsylvania premieres and some holiday cheer for its return to live performance and debut at Penn Live Arts. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Dec 14, 2021 · Reviews · 5 minute read