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Venturing into the unknown with Brian Sanders' JUNK. (Photo by Steve Belkowitz)

Philly Fringe 2017: Brian Sanders' JUNK presents '...strand...'

The path less traveled

Brian Sanders' JUNK whisks audiences away in several choose-your-own-adventure immersive dance/theater tours. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

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The people of Pepys, L to R: Paul Lazar, Aaron Mattocks, and Elizabeth DeMent. (Photo by Jeff Larson.)

Philly Fringe 2017: Big Dance Theater's '17c'

Reality star

Big Dance Theater takes on 17th-century diarist Samuel Pepys and contemporary parallels in the Philly Fringe's opening-night production. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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A duet from Dillon Anthony Shifferly's 'Out of Place.' (Photo by Julianne Harris.)

Koresh Dance Company presents Come Together Festival

Dancing into the spotlight

The fourth annual Come Together Festival highlights world-class dance by well-known and unknown companies alike. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read
BalletX 2018 Choreographic Fellowship winner Andrew McNicol. (Photo courtesy of BalletX)

Andrew McNicol wins the 2018 BalletX Choreographic Fellowship

Modern dance on point

BalletX announces the winner of its annual choreographic fellowship. As the program enters its third year, Camille Bacon-Smith takes a closer look at what it means for the company.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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'The Backyard (after Nelson/Paxton’s PA RT, 1978-2002),' created and performed by Megan Bridge and Beau Hancock. (Photo by Julia Fisher.)

American Dance Abroad presents a Philadelphia Dance Showcase

Four on the dance floor

American Dance Abroad presented a showcase for four vibrant works by Philadelphia dancers and choreographers. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's 'Castrati,' with, L to R, Francesca Forcella, Richard Villaverde, Gary W. Jeter II, and Zachary Kapeluck. (Photo by Bill Hebert.)

BalletX presents 2017 Summer Series by Matthew Neenan, Jodie Gates, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Three choreographers, two world premieres

BalletX presents two world premieres and reignites a favorite for its summer series. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 4 minute read
Kate Shindle as Alison in 'Fun Home.' (Photo by Joan Marcus.)

Kimmel Center presents Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's 'Fun Home'

Right show, wrong space

'Fun Home,' 2015 Tony Award winner, visits the Forrest Theatre, sharing Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's lovely adaptation of Alison Bechdel's graphic novel. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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No Face watches you watching them. (Photo by Nikki Dodd)

FringeArts presents No Face Performance Group's 'The Top'

Just look at them

No Face Performance Group performs “The Top,” 40 minutes of little movement art and a lot of staring. A.D. Amorosi reviews.
A.D. Amorosi

A.D. Amorosi

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L to R: Pennsylvania Ballet Corps de Ballet member Peter Weil, principal dancer Oksana Maslova, and Corps de Ballet member Aleksey Babayev with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet in Matthew Neenan's "Somnolence." (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Re/Action'

Plenty of action in 'Re/Action'

The Pennsylvania Ballet's season closer brought surprises, departures, promotions and more. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read
Terrible angel Micah Geyer and Melissa Rector. (Photo by Frank Bicking.)

Koresh Dance Company presents 'Sense of Human'

Every angel is terrible (Rilke)

Koresh Dance Company reprises a 2010 favorite, and it's just as exciting as the first time. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read