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Hubert Hazebroucq brought Ravensong's audience to the court of the Sun King. (Photo courtesy of Ravensong.)

Ravensong presents Le Roi Danse

Court date

Ravensong pairs dancer and dance scholar Hubert Hazebroucq with the Baroque music of violinist Stefan Plewniak’s Il Giardino d’Amore and Philadelphia-based Kleine Kammermusik. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 3 minute read
Lillian DiPiazza and Sterling Baca: So hot they sizzled. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s 'Romeo and Juliet'

Power corrupts

The Pennsylvania Ballet brings to life Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s lushly romantic 'Romeo and Juliet,' set to Prokofiev’s memorable score. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 3 minute read
As the day's opener, Charmatz (pictured here) led a physical and intellectual warmup for attendees. (Photo by JJ Tiziou.)

Drexel Westphal and the Barnes Foundation present 'Philadelphia Museum of Dance'

Everybody dance now

'Philadelphia Museum of Dance' brought together 20 performances and 200 dancers at the Barnes Foundation, with mixed results. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 5 minute read
Bring a baby and enjoy this gentle just-for-them performance. (Photo by Kate Raines.)

Ninth Planet Productions presents Sam Tower's 'Homeworld'

Infant adventure, adult skill

Ninth Planet's lovingly crafted 'Homeworld' offers babies and their caregivers a unique and fun theater experience. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read
Circa asks how much we can take on — and whom can we trust to carry our load? (Photo by Pedro Grieg.)

Philly Fringe 2018: NextMove Dance presents Circa's 'Humans'

Circus for the 21st century

Australian acrobatic troupe Circa brings 'Humans' to the Annenberg in an exploration of the twists and turns that connect us. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 3 minute read
These students are poised for big things. (Photo courtesy of the Rock School.)

Philly Fringe 2018: The Rock School presents ‘Tango, Tarantella, and Tutus’

Rock on to the big leagues

The Rock School for Dance Education let us glimpse an exciting future for dance with 'Tango, Tarantella, and Tutus.' Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 3 minute read
Not all heartbreaks look the same. Or do they? (Photo by Alaina Johns.)

Philly Fringe 2018: PINK HAIR AFFAIR presents Laura Jenkins’s ‘Heartbreak of a Serial Monogamist'

When we break up

Dancer/choreographer Laura Jenkins explores life’s inevitable, relatable lows in PINK HAIR AFFAIR's ‘The Heartbreak of a Serial Monogamist.’ Alaina Johns reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Articles 3 minute read
Two companies combine to play with late choreographer Anna Sokolow's memories. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Dancefusion and Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble present 'Moving'

Worlds gracefully collide

Philly's Dancefusion and New York's Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble join forces with a slate of premieres and old friends. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 5 minute read
(Photo by Orpheas Emirzas.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Trajal Harrell's 'Caen Amour'

Hoochie-coochie man

Trajal Harrell brought an important examination of "hoochie-coochie" dance and gender to the curated Fringe. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Articles 4 minute read
This year, Brian Sanders invites you to peer into 'Plunge.' (Image courtesy of Brian Sanders' JUNK.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Brian Sanders’ JUNK’s ‘Plunge’

Water, plastic, and magic

Rain postponed but didn’t dampen the opening night of the latest Fringe extravaganza from Brian Sanders. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read