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Ensemble of 10 dancers in black strike the same pose, feet set wide and arms angled inquisitively up above their heads.

Koresh Dance Company presents Hollow Apple

Expansive themes in dance

The world premiere of Koresh’s Hollow Apple tackles a timely subject in its 2024 Spring Home Season performance. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 3 minute read
In a blue leotard, with feet planted wide, Barbosa bends sinuously back, her arms completing a dramatic S-curve.

BalletX presents its 2024 Spring Festival

Great ballet meets live music at the Mann

BalletX’s spring 2024 performance combined otherworldliness with riveting historical narrative, all alongside captivating live music at the Mann. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Reviews 4 minute read
Three dancers in white dresses synced in mid-dance on a pink and purple lit stage

Contemporary West Dance Theater presents Fall in Love Tour

Company founder Bernard Gaddis brings love home to Philly

The new performance by "Phillyboy" Bernard H. Gaddis comes to the Fringe Bar. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Small on a dark stage, 9 black-clad dancers move around a spotlight, which catches on in the middle clutching her chest.

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presents Breath into Air

Life, breath, and cherry blossoms

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers shines in the world premiere of Breath into Air alongside Mandala Project and works by Weiwei Ma and Evalina Carbonell. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 5 minute read
Wright, a smiling Black dancer leaps in strappy brown sandals & a magenta dress, the skirt billowing up around her hips.

PHILADANCO! presents Roots and Reflections

A vivid history of late 20th-century Black choreography

With its spring program, Roots and Reflections, PHILADANCO! drew on popular works from past decades to prove that the vivid history of Black choreography still speaks to us today. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Reviews 4 minute read
Against a white backdrop, Jeter, a Black dancer, poses on tiptoe, bending & gesturing to a black wicker object on the ground

Gary W. Jeter II presents Filaments

A Philly dancer becomes a choreographer of note

Philadelphia dancer and choreographer Gary W. Jeter II presents Filaments, a work exploring connections between humans and the structure of the universe. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 4 minute read
Lee, a Black man, in gold pants & patterned gold tank, poses with arms gracefully outspread with a colorful starry backdrop

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Galaxy

Turning outer space into a family affair

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Galaxy, a timely new family-friendly performance inspired by the Milky Way. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 4 minute read
Two dancers, all white background, in mid-motion. One stands, holds the other dance up from the floor by one hand

Equilibrium Dance Company presents Watercolors

A kaleidoscope of movement

Equilibrium Dance Company's spring concert Watercolors promises a fusion of artistry. Dara McBride previews.

Dara McBride

Previews 2 minute read
Thomas & Torriente lie onstage in spotlights at the sides. 16 dancers advance at center, each with 1 hand on hip & 1 raised

Philadelphia Ballet presents Dance Masterpieces

Three grand finales: Ailey, Forsythe, and Tharpe

The Philadelphia Ballet offered a trio of grand finales for its March program: favorites by Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, and Twyla Tharpe brought heart, speed, skill, and whimsy. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Reviews 4 minute read
Portrait shot, ballet dancer in a mid-air split, arms extended at 12 and 3, white chiffon fabric behind her

Philadelphia Ballet and Angel Corella present Giselle

This time, Albrecht tells the story

This production of Giselle gives a unique perspective to a classic story. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read