Dance Stories

PDP explores local dance history & next generation of dancers

Nov 17th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

Philadelphia Dance Projects (PDP) announced its second annual dance series, Philadelphia Dance Projects Presents 2010, to be held February 26 – March 20. Following 2009’s highly successful inaugural series, this year’s presentation highlights trends in contemporary dance by offering a look back and a look ahead. The series will feature performances, film events, workshops, discussions [...]



Humorous dance inspired by homemakers circa 1935 and a whole lot more

Oct 26th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

The Community Education Center (CEC) will be kicking off its 25th Anniversary Season with an inventive group of young artists bringing fort distinctive mix dance and theatre offerings. Look for humorous dance, inspired by homemakers circa 1935, as created by Jennifer Morley; the acrobatics of physical theatre artist, Mary Tuomanen, who will literally fly from [...]



The making of Dancing to the Edge of Darfur

Oct 6th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

A behind the scenes look at
Dancing to the Edge of Darfur
with The Rebecca Davis Dance Company

Dancing to the Edge of DarfurRebecca Davis Dance CompanyOctober 10, 2009 at 8:00 pmPrince Music Theater, 1412 Chesnut St, Philadelphia
TICKETS $45 available online on Dance Box Office



Corridor by Australian Dance Troupe Lucy Guerin Inc. comes to Bryn Mawr

Sep 19th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

The Bryn Mawr College Performing Arts Series will partner with New York’s Baryshnikov Arts Center to present the first Philadelphia-area performances by Australian dance group Lucy Guerin Inc. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, at 8 and 10 p.m. in Thomas Great Hall.
Internationally renowned for the skill and audacity of its performers, Lucy [...]



Sep 8th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

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Rebecca Davis Dance – Ending “Evil?” Youth Dancing in Bosnia-Hercegovina

Aug 11th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

The Box
Inside a box, we put a balloon and a pin.  On the balloon was written the word zlo, which means “evil” in Bosnian.[1] Twenty-six kids dancing to the song Scream by Michael Jackson lined up behind the box.  Then, perfectly on time with the musical phrase, 13 year-old Nikola MariC popped the balloon and [...]



Come Unity

Jul 25th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

Posted By : Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe
In the Rift Valley community of Ibisil, Kenya, a water well is under construction at a secondary girls school with the help of Kristin Scott, a 31-year-old ballet dancer from Bristol, Pennsylvania. Through her organization Come Unity, which brings together dancers, largely from the American Repertory Ballet [...]



Battle Hymns

May 26th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

Utilizing the large, empty space of the 23rd Street Armory which once stored arms and ammunition, Leah Stein’s site specific choreography of movement and Pulitzer Prize winning composer David Lang’s music will investigate the great potential of many bodies in the large space and military atmosphere of the Armory. Over 100 performers – singers, dancers, [...]



PHILADANCO Spring Concerts

Apr 8th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

Four choreographers who although are not new to the field of dance are now creating excitement with their work across the country.  Some you might have seen or have heard of, others maybe not, but they have emerged into the limelight causing a stir with creations that challenge audiences and dancers alike.
In a provocative program [...]



REVIEW: BalletX Both Fanciful And Versatile

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Dance Journal Staff | Category: Dance Stories

By LINDSAY WARNER, The Bulletin
In many ways, a company’s maturity is measured by its ability to carry off a work of great playfulness.
BalletX dove headfirst into silliness at this weekend’s Spring Series performance, debuting a new piece by Christine Cox, titled “The Striped Cat.”
Loosely based on a storyline from Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, [...]