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Philadanco's choreographer in residence, Tommie-Waheed Evans, premiered his new work "With(in)verse." (Photo via University of the Arts.)

Philadanco presents 'Success Stories: Philadanco Alumni in Action'

Springtime success

Philadanco's 'Success Stories: Philadanco Alumni in Action' highlights new work by old friends. Melissa Strong reviews.

Apr 16, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancer Mayara Pineiro in Marius Petipa’s "Paquita." (Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.)

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Grace and Grandeur'

The Pennsylvania Ballet visits its roots

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Grace and Grandeur,' three pieces that span the history of ballet from Petipa to Wheeldon, but Balanchine steals the show. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Apr 09, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

A backdrop with projections of cave-style drawings seems to hint that faith and art are as old as humanity. (Photo by Rob Li Photography.)

Prince Theater presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers 'Faith Project/The Door'

Seeking, questioning, worshipping, dancing

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers performs 'Faith Project/The Door,' an exploration of divine connections. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Mar 23, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

In 'Monchichi,' movement and touch form a common language. (Photo by Christopher Duggan.)

NextMove Dance presents Company Wang Ramirez's 'Monchichi'

Cultures in conflict and concert

Company Wang Ramirez performs 'Monchichi,' an intercontinental work of urban dance theater. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Mar 18, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Dayesi Torriente's Odette dances with heartbreaking softness and vulnerability. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake'

Swooning for the swans

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Swan Lake,' the most iconic and best-loved ballet in the classical repertoire. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Mar 10, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Francesca Forcella and Gary W. Jeter II in Darrell Grand Moultrie's 'Vivir,' a mediation on the choreographer's childhood in Spanish Harlem. (Photo by Bill Hebert.)

BalletX presents 'Spring Series' 2018 with Matthew Neenan, Darrell Grand Moultrie, and Trey McIntyre

Hot dance in a winter storm

BalletX's 'Spring Series' features work by Matthew Neenan, plus world premieres by Darrell Grand Moultrie and Trey McIntyre. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Mar 10, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Jody Kuehner's Cherdonna Shinatra turned out to be a hot mess — figuratively and literally. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts.)

FringeArts presents Cherdonna Shinatra's 'Clock That Mug or Dusted'

When drag is a drag

FringeArts brought "female impersonator impersonator" Cherdonna Shinatra's 'Clock That Mug or Dusted' to Philadelphia, but the show left something behind. Merilyn Jackson reviews.

Merilyn Jackson

Feb 25, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

In Itzik Galili's 'O Balcao de Amor,' Céline Cassone's bravado impresses Alexander Hille's nerdy admirer. (Photo by qiqi.)

NextMove Dance presents Ballets Jazz de Montréal

Leonard Cohen stole the show

Ballets Jazz de Montréal brings an eclectic modern voice to jazz and ballet technique in three new works presented by NextMove Dance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Feb 18, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Mark Morris's artistry disregards boundaries. (Photo by Erin Baiano.)

Annenberg Center presents Mark Morris Dance Group's 'Dances to American Music'

Dancing coast to coast

Mark Morris Dance Group's 'Dances to American Music' kicks off the choreographer's stint as Annenberg Center artist-in-residence. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Feb 12, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

One dancer performed the facial expressions of a Maori Haka. (Photo by Bill Hebert

FringeArts presents 'Sp3' by <fidget>

Dancing in digital and analog

'SP3,' by <fidget> at FringeArts, blends the robotic with the human and creates a new language for our new century. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Feb 03, 2018 Articles 4 minute read