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Defying gravity in Philadanco's 'Black Steam.' (Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center)

Philadanco presents 'Black Steam'

Full steam ahead (and back)

The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) brought two world premieres and looked back at two classics. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 3 minute read
Dancin' on air with Tangle Movement Arts. (Photo by Michael Emilio)

Tangle Movement Arts presents 'Points of Light'

Flying femmes get lit

The artists of Tangle Movement Arts soar in silks, ropes, and the trapeze in their newest piece, 'Points of Light.' Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

Articles 2 minute read
In Pilobolus's shadow tableau, dog-headed girl meets centaur. (Photo by Ian Douglas)

Annenberg Center Live presents Pilobolus Dance Theater's 'Shadowland'

Out of the shadows

In Pilobolus's 'Shadowland,' a young girl exploring adulthood enters a dream world of shadows. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet in Nacho Duato’s "Remansos." (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents 'Romance' by Duato, Fonte, and Balanchine

Some enchanted evening

A fascinating evening of intricate choreography with heart, humor, and, yes, romance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
The company performs Lang's powerful "Thousand-Yard Stare." (Photo by Todd Rosenberg)

NextMove presents Jessica Lang Dance

Bitter with the sweet

Jessica Lang Dance provides one of the most moving and powerful performances of the season. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 2 minute read
Principal dancer Sterling Baca follows in the slippers of his shirtless predecessors. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

Pennsylvania Ballet presents Angel Corella's 'Le Corsaire'

Dancing boys and slave girls

Pennsylvania Ballet's Angel Corella tries his hand at Marius Petipa's 'Le Corsaire,' with mixed results. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 4 minute read
David Neumann rages against the dying of the light. (Photo by Maria Baranova)

Bryn Mawr College presents David Neumann's 'I Understand Everything Better'

Loss and understanding

David Neumann's 'I Understand Everything Better' grew out of the deaths of his parents, but occupies its own world. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read

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The company takes a leap in Osnel Delgado's '24 Hours and a Dog.' (Photo by Bill Hebert)

NextMove Dance presents Malpaso Dance Company

From Cuba with love

Havana-based dancers Malpaso Dance Company arrive in Philadelphia with an international flair for a stint with NextMove. Merilyn Jackson reviews.
Merilyn Jackson

Merilyn Jackson

Articles 3 minute read
Richard Villaverde and Chloe Felesina in Matthew Neenan's 'Credo.' (Photo by Bill Hebert)

BalletX's Winter Series 2017 featuring Jo Strømgren, R. Colby Damon, Matthew Neenan

Traveling trio

BalletX, featuring choreographers Matthew Neenan, R. Colby Damon, and Jo Strømgren presents two new ballets and an East Coast premiere. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Articles 4 minute read
Alvin Ailey in formation. (Photo by Andrew Eccles)

Kimmel Center presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Still a revelation

The Kimmel Center invited Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to perform inspired new works and classic favorites. Alix Rosenfeld reviews.
Alix Rosenfeld

Alix Rosenfeld

Articles 3 minute read