The Wilma Theater closes their current season with the premiere of ‘Hilma’ a new opera composed by Robert M. Johanson, libretto by playwright Kate Scelsa and with choreography by Lisa Fagan. The opera is ostensibly early 20th century Swedish lesbian artist and mystic Hilma af Klint, who kept her surreal artwork from public view for over two decades because it was too futuristic. Arias & Dance  “Dance can be the least comfortable space in opera, with performers who are both acting and singing and that’s what make it challenging.” Fagan explained, in an interview at the Wilma Thea ..read more

Weisz: So how long have you been a choreographer? AI: As an AI, I don’t have personal experiences or a history of being a choreographer. However, I’m designed to provide detailed and creative responses based on a vast amount of knowledge about dance, choreography, and other subjects. I can help create dance pieces, offer advice on techniques, and generate ideas based on the information and examples I’ve been trained on. If you have any specific requests or need further assistance with choreography, feel free to ask! Weisz: Do you enjoy creating choreography? AI: As an AI, I don’t have persona ..read more

As Pride Month unfurls its rainbow-colored banner, the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia emerges as a hub for celebrating the intersection of queer parenting and dance. Kicking off on June 7th, Blood Baby, a daring multidisciplinary dance project conceived by the ingenious mind of Philadelphia-based dance artist Meg Foley, promises a profound exploration into human sexuality, parenting, family-building, and gender development from a queer and gender-expansive lens. Spanning 17 days and sprawling across four different locations throughout the city, this groundbreaking event, sponsored b ..read more

As the culmination of the DanceVisions residency at The Performance Garage, Meredith Rainey’s work “Building” was showcased in a remarkable three-performance concert. “Building” was an intimate display of acute vulnerability. The performance began rather abruptly while the audience was waiting in the lobby. As we waited for the doors of the theater to open, one of the sliding doors to the theater opened suddenly to show Rainey on stage. He seemed to be in conversation with someone. After a brief moment on stage, the sliding doors shuttered closed almost as quickly as they opened. The audience ..read more

Philadelphia Ballet today announced details for the Fifth Annual Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm. Hosted by Board Chair David F. Hoffman and Mary MacElree, the Spring Festival will be held over two evenings, consisting of a VIP Event on May 30 featuring a cocktail reception, the presentation of the Anthony Haller Volunteer of the Year Award, and a sunset performance on the lake, followed by dinner and dessert with Philadelphia Ballet artists. On June 1 at the Family Style Picnic Event, guests are encouraged to bring friends, their own picnic, favorite wine and picnic blan ..read more

Message in a Bottle, a tale of a family displaced from their home by civil war—set to the music by The Police and Sting— premiered in Philadelphia at the Miller Theater on Tuesday night (May 14, 2024). The story is told entirely through dance, with no dialogue spoken by the performers, and only the lyrics of the pop songs laid over the the action. The mother and father and three teenage children flee their country, make a perilous ocean voyage, and are separated from each other by tragic events. Evocative video projections by Andrzej Goulding provide visual context to the narrative. The show ..read more

Mark your calendars and lace up your dancing shoes because the 12th Philadelphia Tango Festival is back, and it’s set to be a celebration of passion, rhythm, and the poetry of the tango embrace! From Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, 2024, dancers, musicians, poets, and enthusiasts from all over the world will converge for a weekend filled with workshops, performances, live music, and more. This year, the festival delves deep into the theme of “La Poesia del Abrazo” (The Poetry of the Tango Embrace), inviting attendees to explore the rich and nuanced language of tango. Whether you’re a s ..read more

Amidst the bustling ambiance of the William H. Gray 30th Street Station, a harmonious convergence of art and transit awaits. As part of the esteemed Art at Amtrak® initiative, passengers and patrons alike are cordially invited to immerse themselves in the mesmerizing world of dance with PHILADANCO!’s captivating performance of SEASONS, choreographed by the visionary Francisco Gella. From May 3rd to May 5th, the iconic station will serve as the stage for this exquisite display of movement and emotion, offering three daily performances of this acclaimed piece. A Symphony of Movement SEASONS, a ..read more

Koresh Dance Company premiered “Hollow Apple,” choreographed by Roni Koresh, at the Suzanne Roberts Theater in a four-performance run last weekend. The cryptic title is based on a poem by poet Karl Mullen, a frequent collaborator with the company. The poetry serves as the philosophical subtext for Koresh’s musings on desire, love, loss, and his perennial theme of relationships as the foundation of humanity, however complex. The original music was composed by SAGE DeAgro-Ruopp (aka SAGE), a Curtis Institute alumnus and accomplished opera singer. The opening full ensemble scenes – “The Fall” an ..read more

Get ready to experience an unforgettable fusion of movement and music as Penn Live Arts proudly presents the highly anticipated Philadelphia premiere of Mark Morris Dance Group’s latest masterpiece, “The Look of Love.” Set to the iconic tunes of the legendary Burt Bacharach, this mesmerizing production promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of choreographic brilliance and timeless melodies. Hailed as “the most successful and influential choreographer alive” by The New York Times, Mark Morris is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance. With a career spanning ..read more