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Category: Dance

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

Dance Features

Dance in Sketch: URBAN MEADOW (BodyVox)

Chuck Schultz January 27, 2018 No Comments

Chuck Schultz sketches BodyVox at the Prince.

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Dance Reviews

URBAN MEADOW (BodyVox): Keeping Philadelphia weird

Meredith Pellon January 23, 2018 No Comments

Comprised of twelve live pieces and two short films, URBAN MEADOW celebrates BodyVox’s 20th Anniversary and the variety of work they produce.

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Dance Features

Dance in Sketch: RONALD K. BROWN/ EVIDENCE (NextMove Dance)

Chuck Schultz December 19, 2017 No Comments

Evidence A Dance Company brought a spiritual and festive atmosphere to the Prince Theater

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Dance Reviews

George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER (PA BALLET): A spectacle of dancers, magic, and color

Ralph Malachowski December 19, 2017 No Comments

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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Dance Reviews

POP-UP PERFORMANCE ON EAST PASSYUNK (Megan Flynn Dance Company): By the warmth of two new works

Loren McFalls December 13, 2017 No Comments

Though outside was cold, Megan Flynn Dance Company’s pop-up performance was warm, inviting, and inspiring to all

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Dance Reviews

BEAUTIFUL DECAY (BalletX): A timely reprise

Rachel Dukeman December 4, 2017 No Comments

Youth is fleeting; beauty is not.

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Dance Literature Reviews

[book review] A BODY OF WORK by David Hallberg: Dancing to the Edge and Back

Eri Yoneda November 30, 2017 No Comments

This book invites readers into the world of ballet, and reminds us what it takes us to truly live our lives for a love.

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Dance Features Interviews

Dance History Onstage: Pioneering dancers Brigitta Herrmann and Manfred Fischbeck in BEAUTIFUL DECAY

Christopher Munden November 29, 2017 No Comments

Nicolo Fonte’s choreography for Beautiful Decay includes parts for two older dancers, Brigitta Herrmann and Manfred Fischbeck. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.

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Dance Features Interviews

Singing VAREKAI: Jamieson Lindenberg on the Cirque du Soleil show

Debra Danese November 20, 2017 No Comments

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…

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Dance Features

Theater in Sketch: ON EDGE (PA Ballet)

Ralph Malachowski November 12, 2017 No Comments

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…

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Dance Reviews

ON EDGE (PA Ballet): Cutting-edge ballet by three striking choreographers

Eri Yoneda November 12, 2017 2 Comments

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?

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Dance Reviews

PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (NextMove Dance): Finding new by experiencing antecedent

Eri Yoneda November 5, 2017 No Comments

Paul Taylor is one of the most important figures in the history of modern dance. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.

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Dance Features Interviews

Challenges, Chances, Changes—Gender Equity in Concert Dance: Interview with Helen Pickett

Eri Yoneda October 24, 2017 1 Comment

Renowned choreographer Helen Pickett talks about her experience as a dancer and choreographer and her vision for younger people in the dance world

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Dance Reviews

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO (Annenberg): Showcasing 40 years of inspiring movement

Meredith Pellon October 23, 2017 No Comments

A cast of incredible movers highlights the long-term success of the company and range of the work they present.

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Dance Features

Dance in Sketch: CE QUE LE JOUR DOIT A LA NUIT (Herve Koubi / Next Move Dance)

Chuck Schultz October 23, 2017 No Comments

What does the day owe to the night?

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Dance Features

[NYC] Dance in Sketch: CORBEAUX (Bouchra Ouizguen at the Crossing The Line Festival)

Chuck Schultz October 4, 2017 No Comments

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.…

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ONION DANCES (Talia Mason): 2017 Fringe review

Julius Ferraro September 25, 2017 No Comments

Talia Mason’s DANCES is a one-woman dance / narrative piece about her Jewish heritage

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MUJERES (Evalina Carbonell and Annielille Gavino): 2017 Fringe review

Eri Yoneda September 25, 2017 1 Comment

Carbonell + Gavino give powerful and genuine explorations of motherhood.

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17C (Big Dance Theater): 2017 Fringe review

Rhiannon Laymon September 25, 2017 No Comments

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…

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LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac): 2017 Fringe review

Dorie Byrne September 18, 2017 No Comments

A beautiful spectacle, full of humor, sadness, joy and handstands

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