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Small on a dark stage, 9 black-clad dancers move around a spotlight, which catches on in the middle clutching her chest.

Kun-Yang Lin Dancers present Breath into Air

Life, breath, and cherry blossoms

Kun-Yang Lin Dancers shine in the world premiere of Breath into Air alongside Mandala Project and works by Weiwei Ma and Evalina Carbonell. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 5 minute read
Wright, a smiling Black dancer leaps in strappy brown sandals & a magenta dress, the skirt billowing up around her hips.

PHILADANCO! presents Roots and Reflections

A vivid history of late 20th-century Black choreography

With its spring program, Roots and Reflections, PHILADANCO! drew on popular works from past decades to prove that the vivid history of Black choreography still speaks to us today. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Reviews 4 minute read
Against a white backdrop, Jeter, a Black dancer, poses on tiptoe, bending & gesturing to a black wicker object on the ground

Gary W. Jeter II presents Filaments

A Philly dancer becomes a choreographer of note

Philadelphia dancer and choreographer Gary W. Jeter II presents Filaments, a work exploring connections between humans and the structure of the universe. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 4 minute read
Lee, a Black man, in gold pants & patterned gold tank, poses with arms gracefully outspread with a colorful starry backdrop

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Galaxy

Turning outer space into a family affair

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Galaxy, a timely new family-friendly performance inspired by the Milky Way. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 4 minute read
Two dancers, all white background, in mid-motion. One stands, holds the other dance up from the floor by one hand

Equilibrium Dance Company presents Watercolors

A kaleidoscope of movement

Equilibrium Dance Company's spring concert Watercolors promises a fusion of artistry. Dara McBride previews.

Dara McBride

Previews 2 minute read

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Thomas & Torriente lie onstage in spotlights at the sides. 16 dancers advance at center, each with 1 hand on hip & 1 raised

Philadelphia Ballet presents Dance Masterpieces

Three grand finales: Ailey, Forsythe, and Tharpe

The Philadelphia Ballet offered a trio of grand finales for its March program: favorites by Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, and Twyla Tharpe brought heart, speed, skill, and whimsy. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Reviews 4 minute read
Portrait shot, ballet dancer in a mid-air split, arms extended at 12 and 3, white chiffon fabric behind her

Philadelphia Ballet and Angel Corella present Giselle

This time, Albrecht tells the story

This production of Giselle gives a unique perspective to a classic story. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Archibald, a Black woman in black leggings & sweatshirt, strikes an angled pose in the gray-floored BalletX studio.

Go behind the scenes with BalletX choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Nicola Wills before the 2024 Spring Series

BalletX’s Choreographic Fellowship stands out on the US dance scene

Before this year's Spring Series debuts, Eileen Fisher goes behind the scenes with BalletX 2024 Choreographic Fellowship artists Jennifer Archibald and Nicola Wills to talk dance, mentorship, and a rare openness in ballet.
Eileen B. Fisher

Eileen B. Fisher

Features 5 minute read
3 women pose on tiptoes with arms up; a man in black seems to control the moves of a woman dancing near the ground in front

Koresh Dance Company presents One Thousand and One Nights

The next generation of choreography at Koresh

Two artists with ties to Koresh Dance Company, Melissa Rector and Jim Bunting, continue their choreography journeys with a collaborative performance exploring healing, truth, and self-awareness at the company’s studio. Melissa
Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 4 minute read
Dancers, all masked, in casual clothes, on dim stage. One dancer is on the floor, others stand over with their hands out over

Sarah Carlson and Vernon J. Mobley present The Body Keeps the Score

Dancing through trauma

Choreographer Sarah Carlson and composer Vernon J. Mobley explore trauma in The Body Keeps the Score: Dancing with Trauma and Recovery, an original work inspired by Bessel van der Kolk’s well-known book. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 4 minute read