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Philadelphia Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The corps de ballet, breathing as one
Camille Bacon-Smith talks with dancers from the Philadelphia Ballet on their latest production of The Nutcracker and the variety of challenges the classic show still presents for its performers.
Features
5 minute read
The Weekly Roundup, November 17-24
From painting to sculptures, a double film screening, and ‘Anatomy of a Tablao’
A week decorated with contemplative paintings and sculptures, documentaries, and yes, flamenco. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Previews
2 minute read
SHARP Dance Company presents The Other Side
Dancing to make up for lost time
The SHARP Dance Company presents its fall home series The Other Side with a collection of videos and live contemporary and modern dances with a touch of hip-hop flair. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
The Weekly Roundup, November 10-17
Visiting ‘Hotel Williams’, Cecil B. Moore, ‘A Sankofa Dream’, and Poet-Tree En Motion
Rare plays from Tennessee Williams, a mural for Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, and honoring the ancestors. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Previews
3 minute read
Koresh Dance Company celebrates its 30th anniversary with TikVAH
An opening for hope
Koresh Dance Company looks to the past and the future in world premiere TikVAH, establishing itself as a Philadelphia treasure. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Spark
A new start at the Garage
Following a surprising rebrand, the Philadelphia Ballet’s season opener at the Performance Garage is everything fans expect from the company. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Philly Fringe 2021: Dancefusion and Movement Migration present Dance Voices
The founding mothers of modern dance
Philly’s Dancefusion teamed with the visiting troupe Movement Migration to present Dance Voices, a double bill of five pieces by the two companies, an interesting mix of modern styles for the Philly Fringe. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
Philly Fringe 2021: Kyle Marshall Choreography presents Stellar/Rise
A rising star of dance
Kyle Marshall Choreography draws inspiration from the church, the club, and Afrofuturism in a Fringe Festival event combining a dance film with a live performance. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
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Philly Fringe 2021: $7 Girl, Motel Montana, and Dr. Livingston Presents RUB HARDER
Let's dance about sex
Josh Herren reviews three movement-based works that explore sexual connection in this year's Fringe Festival.
Reviews
4 minute read
Stepping through time and space with Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers' Where is my B-O-D-Y
Reclaiming creativity through dance
KYL/D's performance of Where is my B-O-D-Y explores how to move through spaces in new ways in the face of adversity and changing bodies. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Previews
3 minute read