159 stories by "Camille Bacon-Smith"
Opera fans know the story, but in this world-premiere original long-form ballet by Philadelphia Ballet director Angel Corella, Carmen gets a sexy edge. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
A transgressively absurdist exploration of the culture of Black music from blues to funk as the soundtrack of revolution, and its survival and commodification in the present. Camille Bacon-S…
Gunnar Montana's immersive Black Wood is a dark and bloody exploration of women's power through sorcery and sexuality. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Headlines about mobs of disruptive teens are dominating
Philly this year. Why won't we invest in spaces that welcome youngsters
and keep them safe? Camille Bacon-Smith considers, in a conver…
AMM & DCO has successfully carved a creative niche on Philly's dance scene among the city's larger institutions. Its latest presentation mixes new and recent work reflecting on the pande…
Camille Bacon-Smith catches up with Caleb Teicher to talk about the upcoming Swing Out show, Lindy Hop, and more.
The Chocolate Ballerina Company, a contemporary community-based dance organization for artists of color in the Philly region, offered an impressive new take on Swan Lake with an all-ages ens…
The all-women dance troupe taps into the old and familiar and blend it with new and refreshing in this year's edition of On Tap. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Moving… Beyond Forward, an evening of four exciting works at the Kimmel's Perelman Theater, highlighted longtime PHILADANCO! creators with a mix of premieres and reimagined older work. Cam…
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.
