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In Pilobolus's shadow tableau, dog-headed girl meets centaur. (Photo by Ian Douglas)

Annenberg Center Live presents Pilobolus Dance Theater's 'Shadowland'

Out of the shadows

In Pilobolus's 'Shadowland,' a young girl exploring adulthood enters a dream world of shadows. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet in Nacho Duato’s "Remansos." (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Romance' by Duato, Fonte, and Balanchine

Some enchanted evening

A fascinating evening of intricate choreography with heart, humor, and, yes, romance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
The company performs Lang's powerful "Thousand-Yard Stare." (Photo by Todd Rosenberg)

NextMove presents Jessica Lang Dance

Bitter with the sweet

Jessica Lang Dance provides one of the most moving and powerful performances of the season. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
Principal dancer Sterling Baca follows in the slippers of his shirtless predecessors. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents Angel Corella's 'Le Corsaire'

Dancing boys and slave girls

Pennsylvania Ballet's Angel Corella tries his hand at Marius Petipa's 'Le Corsaire,' with mixed results. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 4 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 4 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read