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Black and white photo of a performer outdoors hanging from a tree via an aerial silk

Philly Fringe 2025: Cannonball presents International Black Indigenous Circus Week

"Art is the truth"

The second year of Black Indigenous Circus Week swings into Fringe and Cannonball this week, but it’s missing a vital piece because of American policy restrictions. An Nichols previews.

An Nichols

Sep 15, 2025 Previews 4 minute read

In a wash of reddish light, two female dancers face off with wide stances, gesturing as if playing Rock Paper Scissors.

Philly Fringe 2025: Carne Viva Dance Theatre presents Dame La Receta

Philadelphia/Miami art collective Carne Viva Dance Theatre brings Dame La Receta to the Philly Fringe, an interdisciplinary performance exploring immigrants’ experience of the American Dream. An Nichols reviews.

An Nichols

Sep 11, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

Bridge, horizontal to the black stage, strikes a flowing pose with her body suspended over one hand on the ground.

Philly Fringe 2025: Rennie Harris presents Beautiful Human Lies: Chapter 4

A truthful partnership of hip-hop and modern dance

North Philly native and street dance pioneer Rennie Harris returns for this year’s Curated Fringe with his Beautiful Human Lies: Chapter 4, fearlessly danced by Megan Bridge. Eileen B. Fisher reviews.

Eileen B. Fisher

Sep 08, 2025 Reviews 2 minute read

Philly Fringe 2025: Applied Mechanics presents Severin Blake’s Labyrinth of the Other

Who is the monster?

In this Fringe production from Applied Mechanics, Severin Blake explores a new take on the myth of the Minotaur, asking what we need to forget and remember to move past childhood trauma. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 07, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

Close-up on Fudim, a white woman, dancing while her long brown hair flies, wildly suspended in the air.

Philly Fringe 2025: Jessica Fudim presents Venomous: a mythical dance for a modern world

“Why didn’t you help me?”

Solo dance theater artist Jessica Fudim’s Fringe entry offers a modern take on Medusa, challenging the tragedy and rewriting her script. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 06, 2025 Reviews 2 minute read

A dancer in a red dress that flows out wide, her arms stretched out long, on a stage with a black background

Philly Fringe 2025: Dancefusion presents Timeless

“What’s the meaning behind this movement?”

Dancefusion’s Timeless connects the avant-garde past with our troubled times in this Fringe performance. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 03, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

A dancer on stage, tinted by the deep blue light cast over her on stage, her shadow cast large on the wall behind her

The Month in Philly Dance: Philly Fringe 2025

Dancing into Steptember

Fringe can be overwhelming—so here are Camille Bacon-Smith’s picks for dance performances happening at this year’s festival.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 03, 2025 Previews 5 minute read

A dancer performs in front of a crowd outdoors during the day

The Month in Philly Dance: August 2025

Arts on Center Stage and previewing Penn Live Arts new season

Dancing at Dilworth Park, new shorts from CHI Movement Arts, and looking ahead to Penn Live Arts's 2025-26 season. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Jul 31, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

A multi-racial group of about 17 dancers of all ages dance together in a small, windowed studio with wooden floors.

A dance critic hits the studio for Philadelphia Dance Day 2025

Dancing well enough … for a writer

Dance critic Melissa Strong observes performances with an expert eye, but she enjoys the challenge of taking dance classes herself alongside hobbyists and professionals alike at the annual Philadelphia Dance Day. Here’s what she learned.