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Not all heartbreaks look the same. Or do they? (Photo by Alaina Johns.)

Philly Fringe 2018: PINK HAIR AFFAIR presents Laura Jenkins’s ‘Heartbreak of a Serial Monogamist'

When we break up

Dancer/choreographer Laura Jenkins explores life’s inevitable, relatable lows in PINK HAIR AFFAIR's ‘The Heartbreak of a Serial Monogamist.’ Alaina Johns reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Articles 3 minute read
Two companies combine to play with late choreographer Anna Sokolow's memories. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Dancefusion and Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble present 'Moving'

Worlds gracefully collide

Philly's Dancefusion and New York's Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble join forces with a slate of premieres and old friends. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 5 minute read
(Photo by Orpheas Emirzas.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Trajal Harrell's 'Caen Amour'

Hoochie-coochie man

Trajal Harrell brought an important examination of "hoochie-coochie" dance and gender to the curated Fringe. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 4 minute read
This year, Brian Sanders invites you to peer into 'Plunge.' (Image courtesy of Brian Sanders' JUNK.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Brian Sanders’ JUNK’s ‘Plunge’

Water, plastic, and magic

Rain postponed but didn’t dampen the opening night of the latest Fringe extravaganza from Brian Sanders. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read
Philadelphians come as they are to a public dance extravaganza. (Photo by Maya Daoud.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Sylvain Émard’s ‘Le Super Grand Continental’

Multiplying the joy of dance

In this year’s Curated Fringe, ‘Le Super Grand Continental’ was an old-fashioned line dance party with a contemporary dance sensibility. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
We know what boys do for dance, but what does dance do for boys? (Illustration by Hannah Kaplan for BSR.)

Dance needs boys like boys need dance

The other air force

Of course ballet needs more boys, but maybe boys also need more ballet. Pennsylvania Ballet artistic director Ángel Corella and others make their case. Camille Bacon-Smith considers.
Camille Bacon-Smith Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Camille Bacon-Smithand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Articles 5 minute read
A welcome return of 'Three Women, Three Bowls.' (Photo by Julieanne Harris Photography.)

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presents its 37th InHale Performance Series

An InHale to leave you breathless

This intimate showcase of well-known and emerging artists makes Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers a destination for diverse styling. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 4 minute read
Loculus presented the evening's most polished work. (Photo courtesy of Loculus.)

Mascher Space Cooperative presents 'Loculus//Wotring//Seethaler'

Trash and treasure

Mascher Space Cooperative brought three performances from western Massachusetts for an evening of fascinating improvised and choreographed work. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 4 minute read
Chocolate Ballerina Co.: Have dancing shoes, will travel genres. (Photo courtesy of Chocolate Ballerina Co.)

Performance Garage presents Chocolate Ballerina Co.'s 'Premier Prima: A Fight to Success'

Success story

Chocolate Ballerina Co. makes its premiere at the Performance Garage as a company to watch. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 4 minute read
Art comes alive during 'FIGMAGO'. (Photo by Cole Snyder.)

Meg Saligman and Brian Sanders' JUNK present 'FIGMAGO'

Through the looking glass

Renowned muralist Meg Saligman and choreographer Brian Sanders combine forces for a surreal studio tour and performance. Henrik Eger reviews.
Henrik Eger

Henrik Eger

Articles 4 minute read