154 stories by "Camille Bacon-Smith"
It’s the time of year where the Philadelphia dance companies hit the road and perform in the outskirts of the city and all the way up the turnpike in New York City. Camille Bacon-Smith pre…
A farewell performance from Sankofa SG, The Little Prince, and looking forward to next season. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
BalletX returns to Fairmount Park with a new work inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith previews June dance events and performances, from BalletX, PHILADANCO!, Chocolate Ballerina Company, and more.
Charles Askegard brings a life in dance to his choreographic residency at the Performance Garage. Camille Bacon-Smith profiles.
A new Romeo and Juliet from Philadelphia Ballet choreographer-in-residence Juliano Nunes updates the tale with staggering success, while honoring Prokofiev’s romantic score. Camille Bacon-…
Dancing with spring in mind, including performances by Project Moshen, Martha Graham Dance Company, and a pop-up from BalletX. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith previews PHILADANCO!'s spring series Explosive!, a program with new works from Nicole Clarke-Springer and Roderick George, and revisiting a piece from Thang Dao.
An overhaul to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts will have a major impact on Philly's creative sector, cutting diversity programs, operating dollars, and funding for apprenticeships and s…
Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up what's happening on the dancing stage in Philly for April.
Camille Bacon-Smith sits down with Ken Metzner and Kun-Yang Lin, cofounders of visionary Philly dance troupe Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, to get the story behind the company's sunset, including a w…
PDP starts its 29th season with new works that "show the fractures in our own social circles." Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
The Philadelphia Ballet company shines in The Merry Widow, a lesser-known ballet set in Gilded Age Paris, full of scandal, comedy, and heartfelt romance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Alvin Ailey stopped at the Academy of Music on the company's 2026 tour, combining its iconic Revelations program with several exciting newer works from a riveting ensemble. Camille Bacon-Smi…
The Philadelphia Ballet brings Paris to Broad Street, a showcase for International Women's Day, and West Chester Dance Works tells the story of Rachel Harris. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Warming up for the stage with dance performances in the Philly area in February. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
PCMS teamed up with BalletX and ensemble132 for a unique performance featuring onstage chamber music with a program including Bartók and Mozart, and a reimagined performance of the 1911 b…
Camille Bacon-Smith previews Philly's dance performances that start the new year.
After a sold-out tour in Germany, PHILADANCO! brought a mix of popular, re-envisioned works and a premiere by rising choreographer Juel D. Lane to the Perelman stage. Camille Bacon-Smith rev…
This year's production of Nutcracker from Philadelphia Ballet finds magic and sparkle in its tutus. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
A roundup of Nutcrackers shows in Philly, and a variety of other non-holiday-inspired dance performances happening this month. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Previewing dance performances and events happening in the Philly area this month. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
BalletX celebrates its 20th anniversary with a focus on community. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
The Philadelphia Ballet opens its season with artistic director and choreographer Angel Corella's Carmen and Boléro. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
BalletX and Sharp Dance celebrate 20 years, and Kun-Yan Lin Dance makes a difficult decision. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
