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Godfrey, an Asian American dancer wearing black, strikes an angled pose with one leg extended, their hand on the ankle

Philly’s trans and nonbinary artists push the gendered boundaries of dance

Why is the gender binary so entrenched in dance?

Both locally and nationally, dance is benefiting from increased visibility and representation of openly trans and/or nonbinary artists, but dance still clings to stereotypes of gender more than other art forms. Melissa Strong considers.

Melissa Strong

Jun 10, 2025 Features 5 minute read

About 11 dancers, Black and women-presenting, sit close together for a group photo against a white backdrop, enthusiastic

Second Chance Dance presents The Tapestry of Time: Threads of Time Woven in Motion

Second chance at dance inspires

The Tapestry of Time, a recital and celebration of courage, celebrates dancers of all ages. Melissa Strong previews.

Melissa Strong

May 29, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Five women in mostly black and white clothing, wave colored silks in a forested area in daylight in dance

The month in Philly Dance: June 2025

TERRA: Bodies & Territories, dancing with BalletX, and the story of Rachel Harris

TERRA: Bodies & Territories gets in touch with the earth, West Chester Dance Works tells a powerful story about community, and Anne-Marie Mulgrew and company turn to a new year. Camille Bacon-Smith previews dance in Philly in June.

Camille Bacon-Smith

May 28, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

The four dancers, all in black, stand in a line facing away on a black stage, right arms bent upward to rest on their heads.

The Performance Garage presents Megan Mazarick’s soapbox

Deconstructionist dance winningly asks, “What is your platform?”

Dance artist Megan Mazarick concluded her Performance Garage DanceVisions residency with the world premiere of soapbox, an engaging interdisciplinary dance/theater piece considering digital-age identity. Melissa Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

May 12, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Thomas, in a green jacket and plaid kilt, naps in an armchair while Maslova, in full white tutu, poses with arms outstretched

Philadelphia Ballet presents August Bournonville’s La Sylphide

The oldest surviving Romantic fairytale ballet

Philadelphia Ballet rose to the challenge of August Bournonville’s difficult technique in a new production of La Sylphide, the oldest surviving ballet of its kind, plus an outing with Harald Lander’s modernist Etudes. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

May 12, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

In a wide, dynamic stance, Joubert holds Lubin by the hand as she dips backwards into an almost impossible full-body curve.

BalletX’s Festival at the Mann presents Maslow’s Peak by Jennifer Archibald

Lord of the Flies becomes a full-length ballet

For its annual Festival at the Mann production, BalletX presented a monumental new piece inspired by William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, harnessing all the possibilities of a large outdoor stage. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

May 06, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Eight dancers in various poses in mid air look on towards the camera

The month in Philly Dance: May 2025

New from BalletX, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Malandain Ballet Biarritz, and more

A BalletX dance festival, a dedication to Lucia Dlugoszewski, and more dance into May. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Apr 30, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

A woman dancer with one leg extended up pulls against two male dancers who lean toward her, grabbing her hands.

PHILADANCO! presents Relentless Resident Visions

Two world-premiere dances meet earlier works that resonate today

PHILADANCO! marked its 55th anniversary with world premieres by Tommie-Waheed Evans and Ray Mercer, plus works from the early aughts that are relevant today, including a tribute to Alvin Ailey. Melissa J. Strong reviews.

Melissa Strong

Apr 29, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read