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Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancers Lillian DiPiazza and Jermel Johnson, in "Rubies," brought a welcome change of pace. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents George Balanchine's 'Jewels'

Pennsylvania Ballet puts a ring on it

Pennsylvania Ballet's production of George Balanchine's 'Jewels,' a ballet united by theme instead of plot, offers moments of brilliance. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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Spirits — and zombies — soar at Sanders's immersive 'Dancing Dead IPX.' (Photo courtesy of Brian Sanders JUNK.)

Brian Sanders JUNK presents 'Dancing Dead IPX'

Decomposition composition

Flying zombies take over the Shiloh Baptist Church in Brian Sanders JUNK’s 'Dancing Dead IPX.' Jessica Rizzo reviews.
Jessica Rizzo

Jessica Rizzo

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Darcy Lyons's "Heaviness/Lightness" seemed to sum up the three works that preceded it. (Photo by Darcy Lyons.)

Lyons and Tigers presents 'Pendulum'

Mood swings

Lyons and Tigers' 'Pendulum' brought together four choreographers/performers for a provocative show with mixed results. Jessia Rizzo reviews.
Jessica Rizzo

Jessica Rizzo

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Inner Sun's design elements combine to evoke the glow of molten rock at Earth's core. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

Koresh Dance Company presents Ronen Koresh's 'Inner Sun'

A partly sunny world premiere

At its best, Koresh Dance Company's world premiere 'Inner Sun' is "incandescent with spirit." Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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Marria Cosentino-Chapin and and Brian Cordova performed gorgeous balances together. (Photo by Joseph V. Labolito.)

Performance Garage presents Nora Gibson Contemporary Ballet's 'HUMAN'

Posthuman ballet for the 21st century

Nora Gibson Contemporary Ballet's 'HUMAN' brings classical ballet into the future. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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The Ahn Trio played variations on pop songs during Nai-Ni Chen's performance. (Photo by Corey Melton.)

NextMove Dance presents Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company with the Ahn Trio

Design over dance

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company brought its multicultural company to the Prince in collaboration with the Ahn Trio for an evening of dance and music. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Philadanco's choreographer in residence, Tommie-Waheed Evans, premiered his new work "With(in)verse." (Photo via University of the Arts.)

Philadanco presents 'Success Stories: Philadanco Alumni in Action'

Springtime success

Philadanco's 'Success Stories: Philadanco Alumni in Action' highlights new work by old friends. Melissa Strong reviews.

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Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancer Mayara Pineiro in Marius Petipa’s "Paquita." (Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.)

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Grace and Grandeur'

The Pennsylvania Ballet visits its roots

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Grace and Grandeur,' three pieces that span the history of ballet from Petipa to Wheeldon, but Balanchine steals the show. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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A backdrop with projections of cave-style drawings seems to hint that faith and art are as old as humanity. (Photo by Rob Li Photography.)

Prince Theater presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers 'Faith Project/The Door'

Seeking, questioning, worshipping, dancing

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers performs 'Faith Project/The Door,' an exploration of divine connections. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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In 'Monchichi,' movement and touch form a common language. (Photo by Christopher Duggan.)

NextMove Dance presents Company Wang Ramirez's 'Monchichi'

Cultures in conflict and concert

Company Wang Ramirez performs 'Monchichi,' an intercontinental work of urban dance theater. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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