154 stories by "Camille Bacon-Smith"
The latest full-length narrative dance from Rennie Harris is a sharp, athletic, emotional retelling of the biblical prodigal son. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The Philadelphia Ballet performs a trio of neoclassical ballet works, helmed by artistic director Angel Corella. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Artistic director of the Philadelphia Ballet Angel Corella talks the upcoming performance of Swan Lake and the influences behind this fresh take for modern audiences. Camille Bacon-Smith pre…
Following a panel discussion featuring Black alumni of the Philadelphia Ballet, Camille Bacon-Smith asked other Philly-connected Black male ballet dancers how they got into the field, what t…
Philadelphia Ballet makes the Kimmel Cultural Campus's Perelman Theater its new home for contemporary ballet performances, beginning with New Work for a New World. Camille Bacon-Smith review…
Chocolate Ballerina Company founder and artistic director Chanel Holland talks about the company's take on The Nutcracker, making space for dances based on the African diaspora, and more. Ca…
PHILADANCO! returns to honor its 50th anniversary with Fast Forward... Unique Voices, a celebration that was postponed due to Covid-19. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith talks with dancers from the Philadelphia Ballet on their latest production of The Nutcracker and the variety of challenges the classic show still presents for its perform…
The Sharp Dance Company presents its fall home series, the Other Side, with a collection of videos and live contemporary and modern dances with a touch of hip-hop flair. Camille Bacon-Smith …
Following a surprising rebrand, the Philadelphia Ballet's season opener at the Performance Garage is everything fans expect from the company. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Philly's Dancefusion teamed with the visiting troupe Movement Migration to present Dance Voices, a double bill of five pieces by the two companies, an interesting mix of modern styles for th…
KYL/D's performance of Where is my B-O-D-Y explores how to move through spaces in new ways in the face of adversity and changing bodies. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Asimina Chremos conducts audiences to a time when trains were running at the Rail Park in The Engine, her new Fringe piece. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
BalletX opens its 2021-2022 season with a full-length ballet, Sunset, o639 Hours, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
As new plans for a people-friendly Parkway roll out, the Philadelphia Museum of Art remains an important part of Philly's public space"but do the people on the outside matter? Camille Bacon-…
Choreographer Lily Kind presents an evening of club dancing, contemporary dance, and child's play with Wolfthicket, a real pre-Fringe find. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The arts presenter headquartered at the Annenberg Center goes back to its roots with a new name: Penn Live Arts. Camille Bacon-Smith explores the update.
As arts producers across town return to in-person performance, the former Pennsylvania Ballet announced a surprising rebrand. Camille Bacon-Smith asks whether it's moving the company forward.
The new Robert L. McNeil Jr. Galleries, showcasing art and objects from 1650 to 1850 with a focus on Philadelphia, tell a story many of us still need to hear. Camille Bacon-Smith visits.
BalletX presents new works by company favorite R. Colby Damon and 2021 choreographic fellow Alia Kache in a live performance outdoors at the Glen Foerd Mansion. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The Pennsylvania Ballet returns with 'Resilience,' a streaming program filmed at the Performance Garage and featuring choreographers Christopher Wheeldon, George Balanchine, Angel Corella, a…
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers explores loss, solitude, and hope in five reimagined excerpts from Lin's longer works and a world premiere danced by the choreographer himself. Camille Bacon-Smith revie…
Dancer and choreographer Hope Boykin premieres 'Redefine US, from the INside OUT,'
a personal and emotional journey that explores identity through suffering and renewal. Camille Bacon-Smith…
