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David Neumann rages against the dying of the light. (Photo by Maria Baranova)

Bryn Mawr College presents David Neumann's 'I Understand Everything Better'

Loss and understanding

David Neumann's 'I Understand Everything Better' grew out of the deaths of his parents, but occupies its own world. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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The company takes a leap in Osnel Delgado's '24 Hours and a Dog.' (Photo by Bill Hebert)

NextMove Dance presents Malpaso Dance Company

From Cuba with love

Havana-based dancers Malpaso Dance Company arrive in Philadelphia with an international flair for a stint with NextMove. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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Richard Villaverde and Chloe Felesina in Matthew Neenan's 'Credo.' (Photo by Bill Hebert)

BalletX's Winter Series 2017 featuring Jo Strømgren, R. Colby Damon, Matthew Neenan

Traveling trio

BalletX, featuring choreographers Matthew Neenan, R. Colby Damon, and Jo Strømgren presents two new ballets and an East Coast premiere. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Alvin Ailey in formation. (Photo by Andrew Eccles)

Kimmel Center presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Still a revelation

The Kimmel Center invited Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to perform inspired new works and classic favorites. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

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Doug Varone and Dancers perform 'ReComposed.' (Photo by Grant Halverson)

NextMove Dance presents Doug Varone and Dancers (second review)

Dance for the daring

Doug Varone and Dancers brings an intense, sometimes frenetic program spanning the choreographer's wide-ranging style. Not for the faint of heart, but rewarding if you dare. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Doug Varone and Dancers in 'Possession.' (Photo by Erin Baiano)

NextMove Dance presents Doug Varone and Dancers (first review)

Dystopia or utopia?

Doug Varone and Dancers bring four worthy pieces to NextMove Dance at the Prince Theater. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

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Former Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancer Sara Murawski with soloist James Ihde in last month's production of 'The Nutcracker.' (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

The Pennsylvania Ballet comes up short

Size matters

When Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancer Sara Murawski's contract wasn't renewed, rumors swirled that she was let go because she was too tall. Camille Bacon-Smith considers the implications.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer Sara Michelle Murawski. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

Pennsylvania Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' and the Rock School's 'Nutcracker 1776'

A nutcracking good time

The dance companies of Philadelphia offer up their annual 'Nutcrackers' for audiences of all ages. Alix Rosenfeld reviews two of many.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

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Parsons dancers in action. (Photo courtesy of Parsons Dance Company)

NextMoveDance presents David Parsons Dance Company

Come for the drones, stay for the hand dance

The David Parsons Dance Company brings humor and technology to free-spirited modern dance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 4 minute read
L to r: Chloe Felesina, Zachary Kapeluck, Francesca Forcella, Gary W. Jeter II, Caili Quan, Richard Villaverde, Joshua Machiz, Isaac Stanford. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

BalletX presents 'Sunset, o639 Hours'

BalletX flies high

BalletX presents a tour de force with 'Sunset, o639 Hours,' a full-length ballet, that tells the story of the first (ill-fated) airmail flight. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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