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Merián Soto/Performance Practice at Christ Church
Even with its many engrossing passages, this movement meditation—first tried out a year ago— still looked sketchy rather than contemplative.
“States of Gravity and Light #2” and “Balancing Acts.” Merián Soto/Performance Practice. August 31, 2007 at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. www.pepatian.org/programsMSDP.html.
“States of Gravity and Light #2” and “Balancing Acts.” Merián Soto/Performance Practice. August 31, 2007 at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. www.pepatian.org/programsMSDP.html.
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Venice Contemporary Dance Festival
The Japanese and Austrian companies I observed at the Venice festival— and, for that matter, everyone else in the beautifully printed but intellectually dense festival book— ran amok in their quest to elucidate and titillate. We in the U.S. have already been there/done that.
Shoku, performed by Batik; Art of Seduction: Posing Project, Part B, performed by Liquid Loft. International Festival of Contemporary Dance. June 14-30, 2007 at
Shoku, performed by Batik; Art of Seduction: Posing Project, Part B, performed by Liquid Loft. International Festival of Contemporary Dance. June 14-30, 2007 at
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Royal Ballet's "Swan Lake'
Anthony Dowell‘s production of Swan Lake proved the more cohesive of this month’s two Royal Ballet productions. Dowell orchestrates four brilliantly structured acts, lavishly full of iconic images, displaying the Royal Ballet’s mastery of narrative balletic storytelling.
Swan Lake. Royal Ballet production July 12, 2007 at The Mann Center, Fairmount Park. (215) 893-1999 or www.manncenter.org
Swan Lake. Royal Ballet production July 12, 2007 at The Mann Center, Fairmount Park. (215) 893-1999 or www.manncenter.org
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Royal Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet'
The Royal Ballet’s production of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet travels so well that even handling last-minute flight delays and a heat wave on the final stop of its tour couldn’t dent the glorious classicism onstage.
Romeo and Juliet. Royal Ballet production July 10, 2007 at The Mann Center, Fairmount Park. 893-1999 or www.manncenter.org.
Romeo and Juliet. Royal Ballet production July 10, 2007 at The Mann Center, Fairmount Park. 893-1999 or www.manncenter.org.
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Rennie Harris Retrospective at Perelman
Hip-hop and rap culture may or may not be racist and misogynist. But by constantly pushing its envelope, Rennie Harris demonstrates the best possibilities of this constantly evolving idiom.
Rennie Harris Puremovement: 15-Year Retrospective. June 18-20, 2007 at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Sts. (215) 893-1999 or www.kimmelcenter.org.
Rennie Harris Puremovement: 15-Year Retrospective. June 18-20, 2007 at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Sts. (215) 893-1999 or www.kimmelcenter.org.
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Leah Stein's 'Gate'
Site choreographer Leah Stein’s Gate, performed at Eastern State Penitentiary, is not only a riveting movement drama; it’s allegorically stunning.
Gate. Leah Stein Dance Company June 8-17, 2007 at Eastern State Penitentiary. 215) 438-2688 or www.leahsteindance.org.
Gate. Leah Stein Dance Company June 8-17, 2007 at Eastern State Penitentiary. 215) 438-2688 or www.leahsteindance.org.
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Ballet X at Wilma's DanceBoom!
As usual, DanceBOOM! pleases and confounds, depending on your personal taste. But it continues to establish an aesthetically relaxed and accessible festival environment— a key ingredient for artists and audiences.
Ballet X. DanceBoom! Festival through June 16, 2007 at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. (at Spruce). (215) 546-7824 or
/www.wilmatheater.org.
Ballet X. DanceBoom! Festival through June 16, 2007 at Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. (at Spruce). (215) 546-7824 or
/www.wilmatheater.org.
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Pennsylvania Ballet's "Sleeping Beauty'
Sleeping Beauty remains one of Pennsylvania Ballet’s most consistent and satisfying repertory classics. Even during this transitional year— with many new personnel and several dancers departing— artistic director Roy Kaiser remained solidly behind his dancers in this demanding ballet..
The Sleeping Beauty. Choreography by Marius Petipa, to Tchaikovsky’s music. Pennsylvania Ballet production through June 9, 2007 at Academy of Music, Bro
The Sleeping Beauty. Choreography by Marius Petipa, to Tchaikovsky’s music. Pennsylvania Ballet production through June 9, 2007 at Academy of Music, Bro
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Momix at Annenberg Center
Momix closed out the Dance Celebration season with its rowdy 25th anniversary 13-piece sampler. It was emblematic of a terrifically diverse 06-07 series at Annenberg.
“The Best of Momix.” May 17-19, 2007 at Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. 215.898.3900 or www.pennpresents.org.
“The Best of Momix.” May 17-19, 2007 at Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. 215.898.3900 or www.pennpresents.org.
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Pennsylvania Ballet's "Modern Masters'
Traditional ballet fans who stayed away missed a chance to see thrilling dance from three contemporary choreographers who, although lumped under the meaningless “modern” tag, are aesthetic worlds apart.
Modern Masters: Kevin O’Day, Val Caniparoli, Twyla Tharp. Pennsylvania Ballet, April 25-29, 2007, at Merriam Theatre, Broad St. above Spruce St. (215) 551-7000 or www.paballet.org.
Modern Masters: Kevin O’Day, Val Caniparoli, Twyla Tharp. Pennsylvania Ballet, April 25-29, 2007, at Merriam Theatre, Broad St. above Spruce St. (215) 551-7000 or www.paballet.org.
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