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Category: Dance

Coverage of dance, movement, and related performance art in Philadelphia.

Nicholas Patterson, Gabriela Mesa, and Cory Ogdahl of Philadelphia Ballet in “Persistence of Memory”. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.
Dance Reviews

NEW WORKS FOR A NEW WORLD (Philadelphia Ballet): An evocative and uplifting program by three impressive choreographers

Christopher Munden February 5, 2022 2 Comments

It’s a new world with Philadelphia Ballet. Vaccine checks and face masks, a new name (is there any state with less state pride than Pennsylvania?),…

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Dance Interviews

Jeroboam Bozeman on life as an Ailey dancer

Debra Danese January 29, 2022 1 Comment

Jeroboam Bozeman had his first introduction to the Alvin Ailey Company at an early age. Since joining the company in 2013, his career has spanned…

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Dance Previews

Playing “Girl Games”: WOLFTHICKET draws on playground fun for joyful dance piece

Christopher Munden August 19, 2021 No Comments

Why do we dance? Lily Kind proposes an answer

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Dance Features Interviews

Back on Stage: Christine Cox talks about BalletX’s return this week at the Mann Center

Debra Danese June 22, 2021 No Comments

The limited-run engagement will showcase the work of Hope Boykin, Matthew Neenan, and Dwight Rhoden. 

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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 Music Reviews

A MODERN-DAY CARMEN FANTASY by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Brian Sanders’ JUNK

Dorie Byrne March 8, 2021 No Comments

The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with Brian Sanders’ JUNK for a reimagined, COVID-cautious CARMEN. 

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Dance

Live dance begins its return with Dream Chapters

Christopher Munden March 7, 2021 1 Comment

As warm weather and herd immunity approach, a new dance-theater work heralds a safe return to live performance.

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Dance

Modern Types of Dance Popular Among Young People

Smalley Bogg January 25, 2021 No Comments

You can learn about modern types of dance if you want to keep up with the times. We’ll tell you about five dancing styles that are popular among young people.

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Dance Fringe Festival Interviews Theater

A Period of Drastic Change and Reordering: Interview with THE WAY OUT artists and performers.

Henrik Eger September 28, 2020 No Comments

Driving by in cars like a slow-moving funeral procession, we get new perspectives from an all-female cast 

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Dance

PhiladelphiaDANCE.org brings you SOLO BUT NOT ALONE, an online dance festival

Smalley Bogg March 28, 2020 No Comments

Create a solo dance up to three minutes in length in any genre to be featured on the Dance Journal and shared with our dance community

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Dance

Dance is a Sport and Should Be Seen as One

Smalley Bogg March 22, 2020 No Comments

Dance is a sport and should be seen as one.

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Dance

BalletX Comes to You with Live Dance Classes and Performance Screenings

Smalley Bogg March 21, 2020 No Comments

If things went as planned BalletX would be in the middle of its Spring Season right now. But as you know, things haven’t been going as planned, but you can still see the contemporary ballet dance company through some FREE online content.

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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 Features

A Hub for Dance Celebrates 20 Years

Smalley Bogg February 10, 2020 No Comments

“the local dance community has been greatly enriched by the Performance Garage throughout its 20 year history”

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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 Reviews

FALL SERIES (BalletX): Stellar ballet

Christopher Munden December 7, 2019 No Comments

An unexpected holiday show from BalletX

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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

Time for SUPPER: Drexel presents award winning work on migration and movement

Smalley Bogg October 30, 2019 No Comments

SUPPER, People on the Move! explores the complex experience of dislocation through dance.

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