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The Kimmel Center presents ‘Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue’
Where the whole world dances
'Taj Express' brings Mumbai to Philadelphia in director Shruti Merchant’s gleeful explosion of color, dance, and music from the creators of India’s Bollywood musicals. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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The Pennsylvania Ballet presents ‘World Premieres’
Dance around the world in Philly
The Pennsylvania Ballet presents three diverse choreographic voices in a trio of contemporary world premieres. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance present Stars of American Ballet
Stellar dance
A mixed program of classical and contemporary dance didn’t always cohere in a performance from Stars of American Ballet at the Annenberg, but the dancers never failed to delight. Melissa Strong reviews.
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The Courtyard Dancers Facing East festival presents ‘Riyaaz’ at FringeArts
More than practice
The Courtyard Dancers Facing East festival presents ‘Riyaaz,’ four dance companies that combine contemporary dance and the classic traditions of India to promote diversity and cultural awareness. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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The Pennsylvania Ballet presents ‘Don Quixote’
Justice for Cervantes
The Pennsylvania Ballet’s ‘Don Quixote’ is a comic delight. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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The Performance Garage presents ‘From Zero to Sixty,’ a tribute to Helmutt Gottschild
Waiting for Gottschild
Instead of seeing reconstructions of his dances, the expectant audience at this tribute saw a confusion of works that bore no relation to Helmutt Gottschild’s oeuvre, except for one. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
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The Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance present Ballet Jazz de Montréal’s ‘Dance Me’
Dancing to Leonard Cohen
Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance present Ballet Jazz de Montréal’s ‘Dance Me,’ an evening-length performance to the music of Leonard Cohen. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2019: FringeArts presents ‘Un Poyo Rojo’
Fresh off the bench
After touring the world to wild acclaim, Nicolás Poggi and Luciano Rosso finally bring ‘Un Poyo Rojo’ to Philly for the Fringe. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2019: Pasión y Arte presents Elba Hevia y Vaca’s ‘La Bolivianita’
A life in rhythm
Elba Hevia y Vaca both embraces and transcends the art of flamenco with her new solo show, mining her roots as an artist and a woman. Melissa Strong reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2019: Evalina Carbonell and Melissa Rector present ‘Honey’
A dialogue in dance
The 2019 Fringe Festival presents choreographers Evalina Carbonell and Melissa Rector’s ‘Honey,’ a dance in seven movements inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem 'The Honey Tree.' Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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