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Monday, January 27, 2020

The Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance present Paul Taylor Dance Company by Melissa Strong

A visit from Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Annenberg showcased the late choreographer’s unique vision and range in a program that didn’t always cohere. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:47PM
Monday, December 16, 2019

Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance present PHILADANCO’s ‘Xmas Philes’ by Melissa Strong

PHILADANCO’s 'Xmas Philes' at the Annenberg reminded dance lovers of the full spectrum of holiday emotions. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:55PM
Monday, November 25, 2019

Koresh Dance Company presents the 6th annual Come Together Dance Festival by Melissa Strong

Koresh’s sixth annual Come Together Dance Festival is one of the region’s top opportunities for a diversity of dance on one stage. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:15PM
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

SoLow Fest 2019: Ujima Dance Theatre presents ‘An Afternoon of Dance’ by Melissa Strong

Ujima Dance Theatre’s An Afternoon of Dance, part of SoLow Fest 2019, contained five inspiring, globally minded works. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:48PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance present BODYTRAFFIC by Melissa Strong

LA-based BODYTRAFFIC brought contemporary dance in a wide range of styles in a program presented by Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:48AM
Monday, April 8, 2019

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Brian Sanders’ JUNK present ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Melissa Strong

Orchestra met stirring acrobatics when JUNK tackled Prokofiev alongside Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:05PM
Monday, March 18, 2019

The Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance present Dance Heginbotham by Melissa Strong

A program of two very different pieces brought Dance Heginbotham’s mission of moving us through dance to Philly, with mixed results. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:06PM
Monday, March 4, 2019

The Kimmel Center presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by Melissa Strong

For Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Academy of Music, the Philly premiere of Rennie Harris’s ‘Lazarus’ paired beautifully with a remount of Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations.’…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:47PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Philly Fringe 2018: Radiant Bloom Productions presents Irene Molloy’s ‘The F Word’ (second review) by Melissa Strong

Irene Molloy's musical revue 'The F Word' takes an inspiring tour through U.S. feminist history right up to our present moment. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:32PM
Sunday, September 16, 2018

Philly Fringe 2018: Dancefusion and Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble present ‘Moving’ by Melissa Strong

Philly's Dancefusion and New York's Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble join forces with a slate of premieres and old friends. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:29PM
Thursday, June 21, 2018

SoLow Fest 2018: Company Aiello and La Voce delle Cose’s ‘Unconscious Theater Machines’ by Melissa Strong

Company Aiello's SoLow Fest entry 'Unconscious Theater Machines' puts audiences in the action for wonderful community-building, one-on-one performances. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:38AM
Friday, March 23, 2018

Prince Theater presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers ‘Faith Project/The Door’ by Melissa Strong

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers perform 'Faith Project/The Door,' an exploration of divine connections. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:11PM
Saturday, March 10, 2018

BalletX presents ‘Spring Series’ 2018 with Matthew Neenan, Darrell Grand Moultrie and Trey McIntyre by Melissa Strong

BalletX's 'Spring Series' features work by Matthew Neenan plus world premieres by Darrell Grand Moultrie and Trey McIntyre. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:57PM

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