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Alvin Ailey American Dance Company returns to the Academy of Music
Dancing in memoriam
Alvin Ailey American Dance Company acknowledges the legacy of a muse in its latest visit to the Academy of Music. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
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Née Danse/Theatre presents An Unfinished Herstory
Making ‘Herstory’ on International Women’s Day
The International Women’s Day Festival from Née Danse/Theatre brings together a variety of performers, workshops, and more. Dara McBride previews.
Previews
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The month in Philly dance: March 2025
Taking the stage many steps at a time
Camille Bacon-Smith debuts her new monthly column at BSR, curating a list of upcoming dance performances happening in and around the city of Philadelphia.
Previews
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BalletX presents its 2025 Winter Series with works by Nicolo Fonte, Caili Quan, and Gregory Dawson
Another victory for the athletes of dance
As Philly celebrates the Eagles, BalletX flexes its own muscles with two world premieres in a dramatic Winter Series. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
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Urban Movement Arts's WORKINONIT opens new creative avenues for adult dance students
Opening up the dance floor
Urban Movement Arts is making space for dancers of all stages. Katherine Desimine profiles WORKINONIT.
Profiles
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Penn Live Arts presents Agora de la danse’s Koros
Contemporary dance in virtual reality
Montreal’s Agora de la danse, a venue and incubator for contemporary dance, brought its virtual reality experience, Koros, to Philly for the first time with a weekend of showings at the Annenberg Center. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
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Chris Davis presents One-Man Nutcracker 2024
Still working on his pirouettes
Prolific Philly solo artist (and budding mid-life ballerino) Chris Davis is back with One-Man-Nutcracker, a deeply personal glimpse at the famous ballet as well as the yearning to dance that can strike at any age. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
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PHILADANCO! presents Our Voices, Our Choices … This Is Us!
Another emotionally powerful performance
PHILADANCO! honored director Lee Daniels, an alum of the company’s classes, at a program showcasing four Black women choreographers, including company favorites as well as rising star Martha Nichols. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
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Meet the young Philly singers who help make The Nutcracker magical
The voices behind the Philadelphia Ballet’s “Waltz of the Snowflakes”
Each year, Philadelphia Ballet's Nutcracker is a holiday destination for area families. Camille Bacon-Smith takes us behind the scenes to meet the young singers who make the show stand out.
Features
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Penn Live Arts presents Limón Dance Company, with works by José Limón, Doris Humphrey, and Kayla Farrish
Bridging the past and future of modern dance
New York’s Limón Dance Company, an icon of modern dance founded in 1946, visited Philly’s Penn Live Arts for a mix of classic and new choreography. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read