Philadelphia Dance Projects presents Lily Kind’s I’ve got a tape I…
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Lily Kind brought her puckish humor to the Philadelphia Dance Projects with a new hour-long show, I’ve got a tape I wanna play , which builds on the star…
on Mon, 6PM
Joe González and Jo-Mé Dance Theatre present Unbroken
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Longtime PHILADANCO! company member Joe González recently returned to his hometown in Boston, but he visited Philly in late May with a thrilling performance from his own company, Jo-Mé Dance Theatre. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
on May 28
Philadelphia is spending summer 2024 with Mary Cassatt
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Philadelphia will celebrate hometown artist Mary Cassatt this summer, kicking off with a major new exhibition that was years in the making at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Camille Bacon-Smith looks closer.
on May 14
Contemporary West Dance Theater presents Fall in Love Tour
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The new performance by "Phillyboy" Bernard H. Gaddis comes to the Fringe Bar. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
on Apr 25
As a trans actor, I’m dismayed by the “testosterone-driven” concept…
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A promotional note from Quintessence Theatre Group artistic director Alex Burns about why he’s staging an “all-male” Macbeth drew a strong response from the Philly theater community. Bruce Baldini speaks up as a trans male actor.
on Mar 27
Philadelphia Ballet and Angel Corella present Giselle
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This production of Giselle gives a unique perspective for a classic story. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
on Mar 2
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents BalletX with pianist…
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For its second collaboration with BalletX, PCMS welcomed choreography by Matthew Neenan and Jamar Roberts alongside pianist Michelle Cann. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
on Jan 21
How do three popular Philly versions of The Nutcracker compare?
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In December, the Philly dance calendar seems to become nothing but Nutcrackers . Dance writer Camille Bacon-Smith heads to three different productions, to see how this enduring ballet looks in 2023.
on Dec 19
The PA Ballet's music director shares orchestral secrets of ‘The…
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Balanchine’s ‘Nutcracker’ is a dance lover’s seasonal favorite, but after 27 years of working with the PA Ballet’s orchestra, music director Beatrice Jona Affron has a thing or two to say about Tchaikovsky. Camille Bacon-Smith gets the story behind the music.
on Dec 19
Jaime Santoro and the magical children of Philadelphia Ballet’s The…
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Camille Bacon-Smith sits with faculty member and children’s ballet stager Jaime Santoro on staging The Nutcracker and teaching children how to perform.
on Dec 18
Dancers remember 50 years of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Pennsylvania…
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Philly's home for arts, culture, and conversation. BSR promotes the exchange of viewpoints rather than any particular point of view, with respect for all people.
on Dec 8
PHILADANCO! presents Intangible Influences
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PHILADANCO! opens the stage with a program featuring the works of new and familiar choreographers, touching on intimate stories and reflections. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
on Dec 7
Sensory-friendly ‘Nutcracker’ performance welcomes all families to…
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Philly's home for arts, culture, and conversation. BSR promotes the exchange of viewpoints rather than any particular point of view, with respect for all people.
on Dec 6
Philadelphia ballerinas share the challenging magic of life in pointe…
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Ballet dancers cannot just step into the iconic shoes. They must master a difficult technique and make a lifelong quest for the perfect pointe, but these Philly ballerinas tell Camille Bacon-Smith that it’s all worth it.
on Oct 17