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Philadelphians come as they are to a public dance extravaganza. (Photo by Maya Daoud.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Sylvain Émard’s ‘Le Super Grand Continental’

Multiplying the joy of dance

In this year’s Curated Fringe, ‘Le Super Grand Continental’ was an old-fashioned line dance party with a contemporary dance sensibility. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 09, 2018 Articles 2 minute read

We know what boys do for dance, but what does dance do for boys? (Illustration by Hannah Kaplan for BSR.)

Dance needs boys like boys need dance

The other air force

Of course ballet needs more boys, but maybe boys also need more ballet. Pennsylvania Ballet artistic director Ángel Corella and others make their case. Camille Bacon-Smith considers.

Camille Bacon-Smithand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Aug 28, 2018 Articles 5 minute read

A welcome return of 'Three Women, Three Bowls.' (Photo by Julieanne Harris Photography.)

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presents its 37th InHale Performance Series

An InHale to leave you breathless

This intimate showcase of well-known and emerging artists makes Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers a destination for diverse styling. Melissa Strong reviews.

Aug 26, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Loculus presented the evening's most polished work. (Photo courtesy of Loculus.)

Mascher Space Cooperative presents 'Loculus//Wotring//Seethaler'

Trash and treasure

Mascher Space Cooperative brought three performances from western Massachusetts for an evening of fascinating improvised and choreographed work. Melissa Strong reviews.

Aug 20, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Chocolate Ballerina Co.: Have dancing shoes, will travel genres. (Photo courtesy of Chocolate Ballerina Co.)

Performance Garage presents Chocolate Ballerina Co.'s 'Premier Prima: A Fight to Success'

Success story

Chocolate Ballerina Co. makes its premiere at the Performance Garage as a company to watch. Melissa Strong reviews.

Jul 30, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Art comes alive during 'FIGMAGO'. (Photo by Cole Snyder.)

Meg Saligman and Brian Sanders' JUNK present 'FIGMAGO'

Through the looking glass

Renowned muralist Meg Saligman and choreographer Brian Sanders combine forces for a surreal studio tour and performance. Henrik Eger reviews.

Jul 24, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

McNicol's "Requiem" matched the grandeur of Mozart's music. (Photo by Candice DeTore.)

BalletX ‘Summer Series’ 2018: Penny Saunders, Matthew Neenan, Andrew McNicol (second review)

Sizzling summer dance trio

Three world premieres from BalletX's Summer Series 2018 bring mixed — and compelling — results. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Jul 16, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Andrew McNicol's "Requiem" explored Mozart's unfinished 'Requiem in D Minor.' (Photo by Candice DeTore.)

BalletX presents 'Summer Series' 2018: Penny Saunders, Matthew Neenan, Andrew McNicol (first review)

Hot and hazy summer dance

BalletX performs three world premieres, by choreographic fellow Andrew McNicol, Matthew Neenan, and Penny Saunders. Melissa Strong reviews.

Jul 14, 2018 Articles 4 minute read

Kroll's 'This Time' asks, "Can we really be here now?" (Photo by Sarah Berman.)

SoLow Fest 2018: Anna Kroll's 'This Time' and George MacLeod's 'On Short Notice'

When are you?

Anna Kroll and George MacLeod's SoLow Fest double bill combined dance and performance art to examine time and presence. Melissa Strong reviews.

Jun 24, 2018 Articles 3 minute read

Two STREB "action heroes" mid-painful-looking belly flop. (Photo by Ralph Alswang.)

PIFA 2018: STREB's 'Singular Extreme Actions'

Singular extreme acrobatics

STREB Extreme Action's PIFA entry 'Singular Extreme Actions' pairs astonishingly physical acrobatics with WWE-style hype. Melissa Strong reviews.

Jun 07, 2018 Articles 4 minute read