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Dance Up Close ‘25 springs to life with Jumper Cables
An electric leap
Dance Up Close ‘25, a midweek dance series presented by Philadelphia Dance Projects, springs to life with Jumper Cables. Melissa Strong previews.
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The month in Philly Dance: April 2025
Dance Up Close ‘25, PHILADANCO!, and more
Rounding up what’s taking the dance stage in the Philadelphia area throughout the month of April. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presents Luna (月): Dance, Myth, and Nature
Philadelphia treasures
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers reflected on the moon in Luna (月): Dance, Myth, and Nature, with vibrant repertory works and striking world premieres by Weiwei Ma, Evalina Carbonell, and Kun-Yang Lin. Melissa Strong reviews.
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Philadelphia Ballet presents Boléro, Water Dances, and Dance Card
A triple bill of intense dance
Philadelphia Ballet, celebrating 60 years and its new home on Broad Street, brought a triple bill that enthralled with tension. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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Rennie Harris Puremovement presents American Street Dancer
Moving feet to the beat
Rennie Harris Puremovement celebrates street dance in the world premiere of American Street Dancer. Melissa Strong reviews.
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Koresh Dance presents Darkness Dancing into Pieces
Stepping into the light
Koresh Dance Company’s new full-length work, Darkness Dancing into Pieces, sets the stage for understanding terror through dance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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The duality and musicality of Philadelphia Ballet’s Swan Lake
Thays Golz channels her inner swan
Dancer Thays Golz talks about the challenges of performing the Tchaikovsky classic Swan Lake, taking on the roles of both the white and black swan. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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