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Koresh Dance Company presents One Thousand and One Nights
The next generation of choreography at Koresh
Two artists with ties to Koresh Dance Company, Melissa Rector and Jim Bunting, continue their choreography journeys with a collaborative performance exploring healing, truth, and self-awareness at the company’s studio. Melissa
Strong reviews.
Strong reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Sarah Carlson and Vernon J. Mobley present The Body Keeps the Score
Dancing through trauma
Choreographer Sarah Carlson and composer Vernon J. Mobley explore trauma in The Body Keeps the Score: Dancing with Trauma and Recovery, an original work inspired by Bessel van der Kolk’s well-known book. Melissa Strong previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Penn Live Arts presents BODYTRAFFIC, with works by Trey McIntyre and Matthew Neenan
A universal human language
LA-based dance troupe BODYTRAFFIC takes an inclusive perspective on contemporary dance featuring a world premiere by Matthew Neenan and a repertory work by Trey McIntyre. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents BalletX with pianist Michelle Cann
A welcome collaboration
For its second collaboration with BalletX, PCMS welcomed choreography by Matthew Neenan and Jamar Roberts alongside pianist Michelle Cann. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Flair Dance Company presents Cracked Nuts
Santa meets the Heat Miser
Flair Dance Company’s Cracked Nuts celebrates the holidays with a modern, comic twist on The Nutcracker. Melissa Strong previews.
Previews
3 minute read
How do three popular Philly versions of The Nutcracker compare?
Beyond Balanchine
In December, the Philly dance calendar seems to become nothing but Nutcrackers. Dance writer Camille Bacon-Smith heads to three different productions, to see how this enduring ballet looks in 2023.
Reviews
6 minute read
A look back at Philly's 2023 cultural scene through the eyes of local artist Chuck Schultz
Capturing Philly performances in original drawings
Philly artist Chuck Schultz has been in the audience at concerts, plays, and dance performances throughout 2023. Now, he shares the performances through his own eyes in this one-of-a-kind BSR gallery.
Essays
4 minute read
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Chris Davis presents One-Man Nutcracker
A magical reimagining, back for 2023
Chris Davis has been bringing his fresh and
funny one-man take on The Nutcracker to Philly theaters since 2019. This year, the still-delightful show lands at the Drake. An Nichols reviews.
funny one-man take on The Nutcracker to Philly theaters since 2019. This year, the still-delightful show lands at the Drake. An Nichols reviews.
Reviews
2 minute read
PHILADANCO! presents Intangible Influences
Premieres and a tribute to Gene Hill Sagan
PHILADANCO! honors late resident choreographer Gene Hill Sagan in a program also including two company premieres and two world premieres featuring returning and new choreographers. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
PHILADANCO! presents Intangible Influences
Reflections through dance
PHILADANCO! opens the stage with a program featuring the works of new and familiar choreographers, touching on intimate stories and reflections. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Previews
3 minute read