Lauren Fadeley Shines in Coppélia
Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer Lauren Fadeley and Ballet Master Jeffrey Gribler in Coppélia Photo: Alexander Iziliaev by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal Since its
Kat Richter is a freelance writer and professor of both dance and cultural anthropology. She is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Philadelphia's premiere all-female tap company. Her work has appeared in Glamour, Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher and The Journal of Research in Dance Education.
As a professional dancer, Richter began her apprenticeship with the New Jersey Tap Ensemble at the age of 9 and was promoted to Principal Dancer while still in high school. In 2005, she received a scholarship to Oxford University and returned to the UK in 2009. She holds a BA in Dance and History from Goucher College and an MA in Dance Anthropology from Roehampton University. A proud Philadelphia transplant, she blogs at www.fieldworkinstilettos.com
Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer Lauren Fadeley and Ballet Master Jeffrey Gribler in Coppélia Photo: Alexander Iziliaev by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal Since its
by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal Despite the threat of another winter storm, audiences flocked to the Merriam Theater for the highly anticipated Gala
by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal Presented by Philadelphia Dance Projects, Dance Up Close brought a charming split bill of choreography by Philadelphia’s own
by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal With contributions from Katherine Kiefer Stark and Raphael Xavier, this year’s First Person Arts Festival is giving local
Photo: Alexander Iziliaev By Kat Richter for The Dance Journal As noted in Lew Wittington’s interview with PA Ballet Artistic Director Roy Kaiser last month,
By Kat Richter for The Dance Jurnal Like many artists, dancer Raphael Xavier has a difficult time describing exactly what he does for a living.
by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal Between the paperwork, the deadlines and the fees, producing a show for the Fringe can intimidate even the
by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal Site specific works are nothing new to Philadelphia but two performances in this year’s Fringe Arts Festival, ThElastic
by Kat Richter for The Dance Journal New Street Dance Group, led by co-directors Krista Armbruster and Shannon Dooling will present ChORDED Motion on Saturday,