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Author: Eri Yoneda

Eri Yoneda writes about dance and classical music for Phindie.
Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, choreography by Angel Corella.Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.
Dance Reviews

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Philadelphia Ballet): A magnificent classic

Eri Yoneda March 9, 2023 No Comments

Philadelphia Ballet kicks off the latter half of its 2022-2023 season with a stunning production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, one of the best-known works of…

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Theater

CINDERELLA (Pennsylvania Ballet): Ben Stevenson’s classic choreography

Eri Yoneda October 14, 2022 No Comments

Philadelphia Ballet opens its 2022-2023 season with Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella.  The production is dazzling and powerful, it may ALMOST let you believe in a fairytale.  …

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Dance Reviews

RESILIENCE (Pennsylvania Ballet): A moment to breathe

Eri Yoneda May 8, 2021 No Comments

More than one year has passed since the first lockdown was declared in Philadelphia due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected everyone’s life in…

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Dance Reviews

LA BAYADERE (PA Ballet): Overcoming criticism

Eri Yoneda March 13, 2020 1 Comment

The performance on opening night proved that Pennsylvania Ballet is now one of the top ballet companies in the world.

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Dance Film Previews Reviews

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Royal Opera House Live Cinema): Authentic classic ballet, onscreen

Eri Yoneda February 23, 2020 No Comments

An enchanted, glorious ballet at Ritz 5

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Dance Reviews

George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER (PA Ballet): Much more than a holiday tradition

Eri Yoneda December 13, 2019 No Comments

A brilliant NUTCRACKER shows the company’s heightened artistry.

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Dance Film Reviews

THE NUTCRACKER (Royal Opera House Live Cinema): Jump-start your holiday with a screening of the seasonal ballet classic

Eri Yoneda November 22, 2019 No Comments

The Royal Ballet screens a wonderful kickoff to the holiday season.

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Dance Reviews

WORLD PREMIERES (PA Ballet): A diverse program of new work

Eri Yoneda November 11, 2019 No Comments

What is contemporary ballet? Where is it heading? Pennsylvania Ballet offer some answers.

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Dance Reviews

DON QUIXOTE (PA Ballet):

Eri Yoneda October 24, 2019 1 Comment

A thrilling reprise from Pennsylvania Ballet

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Dance Film Reviews

ROMEO AND JULIET (Royal Ballet): Live ballet at the cinema

Eri Yoneda June 30, 2019 1 Comment

A live recording from Royal Opera House gives American audience a rare chance to see a classic ballet

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Dance Reviews

ANNE-MARIE MULGREW AND DANCERS COMPANY: From the Feminine Gaze

Eri Yoneda June 21, 2019 No Comments

Anne-Marie Mulgrew presented her dance company’s 33rd home season concert at the Performance Garage on June 14 and 15.

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Dance Reviews

A Hidden Gem: Bryan Koulman Dance Company 2019 Annual Performance

Eri Yoneda June 13, 2019 No Comments

There was one small signboard at the sidewalk of the Performance Garage. The door was closed with just dimmed lighting through windows. Not so much…

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Dance Features Interviews

A Passion for Dance and Music: Bryan Koulman talks ahead of his 4th annual show

Eri Yoneda June 5, 2019 No Comments

Phindie interviewed director and choreographer Bryan Koulman about the program and his passions for dance and music.

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Dance Reviews

DGV, Trigger Touch Fade, Glass Pieces (PA Ballet): Robbins, Wheeldon, and Elo

Eri Yoneda May 14, 2019 No Comments

Ballet is a living art.

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Dance Features Interviews

Interview Over Morning Coffee with Ian Hussey, departing Principal Dancer at Pennsylvania Ballet

Eri Yoneda May 13, 2019 No Comments

Since he met ballet at age of 8 when his parents brought him to the Academy of Music to see the Nutcracker by Pennsylvania Ballet,…

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Dance Reviews

KUN-YANG LIN/DANCERS (NextMove Dance): A dance company with a philosophy

Eri Yoneda April 18, 2019 No Comments

Experiencing Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, you may come to feel and understand what yin and yang means.

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Features Previews

KUN-YANG LIN/DANCERS Spring Home Season: Studio Rehearsal

Eri Yoneda March 28, 2019 No Comments

Eri Yoneda caught a rehearsal for KYL/D’s new show at the Annenberg Center.

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Dance Reviews

GISELLE (PA Ballet): A ballet of true love

Eri Yoneda March 12, 2019 No Comments

Angel Corella’s restaging preserves the tradition of the classic ballet and manifests true love onstage.

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Dance Features Interviews

The Authenticity and History of Giselle: Interview with Angel Corella of Pennsylvania Ballet

Eri Yoneda February 18, 2019 No Comments

Eri Yoneda speaks with the artistic director of PA Ballet about his new production of Giselle.

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Dance Reviews

THE NUTCRACKER (PA Ballet): 50 years of a holiday treat

Eri Yoneda December 16, 2018 No Comments

The Nutcracker is not just a lovely holiday tradition. It’s am ambassador for ballet, gaining fans who have never been to seen ballet before.

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