George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER (PA BALLET): A spectacle of dancers, magic, and color
Pennsylvania Ballet invites you to a spectacle of dancers, dancing children, dancing toys, snowflakes, candy canes, and beverages, magic, and color.
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POP-UP PERFORMANCE ON EAST PASSYUNK (Megan Flynn Dance Company): By the warmth of two new works
Though outside was cold, Megan Flynn Dance Company’s pop-up performance was warm, inviting, and inspiring to all
[book review] A BODY OF WORK by David Hallberg: Dancing to the Edge and Back
This book invites readers into the world of ballet, and reminds us what it takes us to truly live our lives for a love.
Dance History Onstage: Pioneering dancers Brigitta Herrmann and Manfred Fischbeck in BEAUTIFUL DECAY
Nicolo Fonte’s choreography for Beautiful Decay includes parts for two older dancers, Brigitta Herrmann and Manfred Fischbeck. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.
Singing VAREKAI: Jamieson Lindenberg on the Cirque du Soleil show
Jamieson Lindenberg is just one of 50 artists from 19 different countries who will be performing in Cirque du Soleil’s VAREKAI at the Liacouras Center November 22-26. Jamieson’s first contact…
Theater in Sketch: ON EDGE (PA Ballet)
Pennsylvania Ballet’s new program, On Edge, is now at the Merriam Theater until November 12. Few companies could rehearse and mount a modern dance program only weeks after their Sleeping…
ON EDGE (PA Ballet): Cutting-edge ballet by three striking choreographers
What is normal or abnormal? What is black or white? What is right or wrong? Or are those ideas all meaningless in this chaotic world?
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (NextMove Dance): Finding new by experiencing antecedent
Paul Taylor is one of the most important figures in the history of modern dance. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.
Challenges, Chances, Changes—Gender Equity in Concert Dance: Interview with Helen Pickett
Renowned choreographer Helen Pickett talks about her experience as a dancer and choreographer and her vision for younger people in the dance world
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO (Annenberg): Showcasing 40 years of inspiring movement
A cast of incredible movers highlights the long-term success of the company and range of the work they present.
Dance in Sketch: CE QUE LE JOUR DOIT A LA NUIT (Herve Koubi / Next Move Dance)
What does the day owe to the night?
[NYC] Dance in Sketch: CORBEAUX (Bouchra Ouizguen at the Crossing The Line Festival)
The Brooklyn Museum welcomed its visitors to sit in on a chanting, mantra-like performance. The woman covered up delegates a cultural observance, respect, and worship. In the Brooklyn Museum, the…
ONION DANCES (Talia Mason): 2017 Fringe review
Talia Mason’s DANCES is a one-woman dance / narrative piece about her Jewish heritage
MUJERES (Evalina Carbonell and Annielille Gavino): 2017 Fringe review
Carbonell + Gavino give powerful and genuine explorations of motherhood.
17C (Big Dance Theater): 2017 Fringe review
Big Dance Theater has built a reputation of articulate and speculative work, pairing theater and dance to dissect both historical and contemporary ideals. 17c is comical and stark, and the…
LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac): 2017 Fringe review
A beautiful spectacle, full of humor, sadness, joy and handstands
Fringe in Sketch: STORM (Asya Zlatina and Dancers)
Asya Zlatina and Dancers flesh out Gustav Holst’s powerful Planets Suite
STORM (Asya Zlatina and Dancers): 2017 Fringe review
Asya Zlatina’s new work STORM is sophisticated and well-done.
LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac Dance Circus Theatre): 2017 Fringe review
Four seafarers embark on a voyage of escapism and mutual self-discovery, expressed through breathtakingly impressive acrobatics
