Relevant themes and ideas rarely seen on an opera stage

Dance takes center stage this year at the 20th Fringe Festival with 6 curated performances and over 27 Independent Fringe Fringe shows.

“In stand-up when you are in front of that audience, all your senses are completely heightened, you hear and see everything that is going on in the audience…” Xavier says with a laugh “then it’s all nerve.”

Part 2 of Lew Whittington’s look at the COME TOGETHER FESTIVAL

The collective energy of the deep field of Philly dance and visiting artists created a palpable festival atmosphere.

Published by The Dance Journal. Reprinted by kind permission. Like many artists, dancer Raphael Xavier has a difficult time describing exactly what he does for a living.  “I usually say…