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The Month in Philly Dance, February 2026
Fall in Love, Don't Stop Me Now, and The Evolution Tour
Warming up for the stage with dance performances in the Philly area in February. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and BalletX present Petrushka, featuring ensemble132
A mixed perspective on Petrushka
PCMS teamed up with BalletX and ensemble132 for a unique performance featuring onstage chamber music with a program including Bartók and Mozart, and a reimagined performance of the 1911 ballet Petrushka. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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The Month of Philly Dance, January 2026
Another look at Petrushka, a visit from Dance Theater of Harlem, and Sacred Earth
Camille Bacon-Smith previews Philly’s dance performances that start the new year.
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2 minute read
PHILADANCO! presents Then and Now
After touring Germany, PHILADANCO! comes home
After a sold-out tour in Germany, PHILADANCO! brought a mix of popular, re-envisioned works and a premiere by rising choreographer Juel D. Lane to the Perelman stage. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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BalletX brings world premieres to Bryn Mawr this December
A knack for new voices
BalletX in Bryn Mawr features premieres by choreographic fellow Christian Denice and company dancers, along with an audience favorite. Melissa Strong previews.
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3 minute read
Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Tutus bring the sparkle
This year's production of Nutcracker from Philadelphia Ballet finds magic and sparkle in its tutus. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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3 minute read
The Month in Philly Dance, December 2025
Nutcrackers abound!
A roundup of Nutcracker shows in Philly, and a variety of other non-holiday-inspired dance performances happening this month. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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4 minute read
Penn Live Arts presents Ephrat Asherie Dance’s Shadow Cities, with Arturo O’Farrill
Street dance dazzles in the shadows
Street dance met Afro-Latin jazz in Ephrat Asherie Dance’s Shadow Cities, featuring legendary jazz musician Arturo O’Farrill in its world premiere at Penn Live Arts. Melissa Strong reviews.
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BalletX presents the first decade of its 20th Anniversary Retrospective
A ballet powerhouse goes back to the beginning
Philly’s own BalletX celebrates two great decades with its 20th Anniversary Retrospective, featuring 20 dances in two programs. Melissa Strong reviews Program A: The First Decade.
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4 minute read
The Month in Philly Dance, November 2025
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, BalletX, and more
Previewing dance performances and events happening in the Philly area this month. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
Previews
4 minute read