Philly loves bringing international artists to our cultural scene. But whether they come from Brazil or China, England or Nigeria, they face a gauntlet of challenges from US immigration law.…
Camille Bacon-Smith previews the upcoming triple bill from Philadelphia Ballet, featuring three ballets from the late choreographer George Balanchine.
Artistic director and dancer Angel Corella tries a less-is-more approach in this adaptation of the fairy tale. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Alvin Ailey visited the Academy of Music for four performances, including work by Twyla Tharp and Ailey's own piece celebrating Winnie and Nelson Mandela, and the beloved Revelations. Camill…
Camille Bacon-Smith sits with faculty member and children's ballet stager Jaime Santoro on staging The Nutcracker and teaching children how to perform.
SHARP Dance Company's 2022 fall series featured both a revival and a highly anticipated premiere from founder and artistic Diane Sharp-Nachsin, plus intriguing gender subversions from guest …
The family-friendly performance of Cinderella from Philadelphia Ballet is an ambitious project for children and adults alike. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
After previewing the show's workshop in the spring, Camille Bacon-Smith reviews this fall's new performance from Soledad Barrio and company.
The opera explores love in a village where children are disappearing one by one in this heroic tale from Misha Dutka. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Imagination Playground, an outdoor interdisciplinary Fringe event at Strawberry Mansion's Hatfield House, did not let rain dampen its vision. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Among many dance offerings in this year's Fringe, Dancefusion and Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble team up for an homage to Pauline Koner and Anna Sokolow. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
When is a chair more than a chair? How does furniture reveal our tastes and history? Camille Bacon-Smith asks experts at the Barnes and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Muse, Koresh Dance Company's latest premiere, celebrated longtime dancer and assistant artistic director Melissa Rector, but its themes might leave the audience reflecting on their own relat…
Dance presenter F. Randolph Swartz retired in 2020, and Penn Live Arts finally gets the chance to honor his work and contributions to the city. Camille Bacon-Smith profiles.
After having to cancel much of its run in April due to Covid-19, BalletX returns to the stage with works from Matthew Neenan, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Jennifer Archibald as part of its Spr…
Philadelphia Ballet says goodbye to longtime dancer Jermel Johnson in this program from choreographer Hans van Manen, who has his own retirement announcement. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The company brings its spring series back to its South Philly roots as the new artist in residence at Equilibrium Dance Academy. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
On the night founder Joan Myers Brown received the Avenue of the Arts Visionary Award, PHILADANCO! gave us a taste of that vision to open its 52nd year. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa talks with Camille Bacon-Smith about returning to the stage as a mentor for this year's BalletX choreographic fellow Tsai Hsi Hung.
KYL/D returns to live, in-person performance while also debuting at its new home, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, with three works by its founder. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith previews Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca's Ni Bien Ni Mal, Todo Lo Contrario, marking a return to the stage for the company.
The latest full-length narrative dance from Rennie Harris is a sharp, athletic, emotional retelling of the biblical prodigal son. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The Philadelphia Ballet performs a trio of neoclassical ballet works, helmed by artistic director Angel Corella. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Artistic director of the Philadelphia Ballet Angel Corella talks the upcoming performance of Swan Lake and the influences behind this fresh take for modern audiences. Camille Bacon-Smith pre…
Following a panel discussion featuring Black alumni of the Philadelphia Ballet, Camille Bacon-Smith asked other Philly-connected Black male ballet dancers how they got into the field, what t…