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Philly Fringe 2026: Casual Fifth presents Here Come the Brides
Love, loss, dance, and drums
Casual Fifth, a Philly-based drum and dance dance ensemble, joined this year’s Fringe with a high-energy celebration of love. Everyone dressed as brides. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2026: Corps de Ballet PHL presents Dancing in Yesterday’s Stage Makeup
Exploring the inner lives of dancers
A new collective of Philly ballerinas joins the Fringe to offer their window on dancers’ favorite thing to do after the show is over: keep on dancing. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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Philly Fringe 2026: FringeArts presents Nichole Canuso | Branching Paths’ Lunar Retreat
Exploring life’s tides, within and without
Nichole Canuso’s 2026 entry in the curated Fringe Festival creates an immersive experience in University City’s Pearlstein Gallery, where you can choose the length of your adventure. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
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The month in Philly dance: Top dance picks for the 2026 Philly Fringe
A mother snail, vampires, a ballet after-party, drumming brides, and lots more in this year’s fest
This year’s Philly Fringe features 77 shows that include some element of movement or dance. Dance critic Camille Bacon-Smith is here to help with her top picks.
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BalletX dancer Ashley Simpson finds challenge and acceptance in Philadelphia
“This is the only body you will ever have.”
Florida native Ashley Simpson danced in Chicago, New York, and Memphis before joining BalletX. She sits down with Melissa Strong to talk about her path and her unique experience in Philly.
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The Month in Philly Dance for August and September 2026
Philly dance on a summer road trip
It’s the time of year where the Philadelphia dance companies hit the road and perform in the outskirts of the city and all the way up the turnpike in New York City. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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BalletX presents Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, adapted by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
A royal return
A sumptuous Little Prince, adapted from the classic story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry into a full-length ballet by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, returns better than ever in BalletX’s 2026 Summer Series. Melissa Strong reviews.
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The Month in Philly Dance for July 2026
Saying goodbye and looking forward
A farewell performance from Sankofa SG, The Little Prince, and looking forward to next season. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers presents Sea of Memories
A major Philly modern dance troupe celebrates 40 years
Philly modern dance troupe Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers celebrated its 40th anniversary with Sea of Memories, a program showcasing its innovative partnerships and thoughtful, whimsical style. Melissa Strong reviews.
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BalletX presents the fifth annual Festival at Highmark Mann
Reimagining the seasons
BalletX returns to Fairmount Park with a new work inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
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