Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Philadelphia Dance News Coverage
The latest news on performances of Dance in Philadelphia.
PROMETHEUS BOUND Sneak Peek to Bow at Yellow Bicycle Company
Yellow Bicycle Company will host a one-night staged reading, sizzle reel screening, and audience talkback for Joshua Crone's indie sci-fi film PROMETHEUS BOUND in Philadelphia.
Previews: BALLET X PRESENTS THE LITTLE PRINCE at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Originally named as a 'must-see' show by the Philadelphia Inquirer when it debuted in 2019, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s The Little Prince is on stage at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia this weekend.
AMERICA UNFINISHED To Conclude Penn Live Arts 2025–26 Season
Penn Live Arts will close its America Unfinished season with the Martha Graham Dance Company and PHILADANCO! at the Annenberg Center, featuring the world premiere of in case of fire, speak, choreographed by Tommie-Waheed Evans.
BalletX Unveils 2026 Festival at Highmark Mann
BalletX announced its 2026 Festival at Highmark Mann featuring the world premiere of THE FOUR SEASONS REIMAGINED with a live score by Dan Deacon and four choreographers.
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble to Debut Dre Torres Choreography at Annenberg Center
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble will present their Spring Concert Series at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Philadelphia Ballet to Stage Angel Corella's THE MERRY WIDOW This March
Philadelphia Ballet invites audiences into a dazzling world of romance and elegance with its upcoming production of The Merry Widow, running March 5 - 15 at the Academy of Music.
Philadelphia Ballet Promotes Thays Golz to Principal Dancer
Philadelphia Ballet has appointed Thays Golz as Principal Dancer, a promotion made by The Ruth & A.
Philadelphia Ballet Dancer Returns to THE NUTCRACKER After Cancer Treatment
Philadelphia Ballet dancer Nick Patterson, now in remission from Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will debut as Cavalier in this year’s production of The Nutcracker.
Charter Arts To Present Student-Choreographed DANCE SOUP Concert This November
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present its annual “Dance Soup” concert, featuring student-choreographed works developed through the school’s Creative Process curriculum.
Yoshiko Kamikusa and Luzemberg Santana to Guest in Greater York Youth Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER
Indianapolis Ballet principal dancers Yoshiko Kamikusa and Luzemberg Santana will appear as guest artists in the Greater York Youth Ballet/Dance It Forward’s production of The Nutcracker.
Penn Live Arts Will Open 2025–26 Season With Mark Morris Dance Group And Branford Marsalis Quartet
Penn Live Arts will open its 2025–26 season with Mark Morris Dance Group and the Branford Marsalis Quartet.
BalletX to Return to Joyce Theater in September
BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet, will launch its 20th Anniversary Season with a triumphant return to The Joyce Theater, September 24–28.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts to Present DANCE QUILT Concert
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Dance Department will present its annual Dance Quilt concert in May.
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble to Present Spring Concert at Annenberg Center
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, will return to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
We Dance' Studio: A Milestone in the Journey of Anton and Polina Skaskiv
In a world where artistic expression knows no bounds, Anton and Polina Skaskiv are redefining the landscape of ballroom dance in America.
Review/Photos: SWAN LAKE at Academy Of Music
The Philadelphia Ballet always shines, but there is a certain sweet spot when Artistic Director Angel Corella has a chance to interpret Tchaikovsky works originally staged by choreographer Marius Petipa.
Philadelphia Ballet Announces 2025/26 Season Featuring CARMEN, ROMEO AND JULIET, And More
Philadelphia Ballet has announced its 2025/26 season, an exceptional lineup of performances that blend beloved classics with daring new works, reinforcing the company's legacy of artistic excellence.
Philadelphia Ballet's SWAN LAKE to be Presented at the Academy of Music
Philadelphia Ballet will present the return of Swan Lake, choreographed by The Ruth and A.
BalletX Winter Series 2025 To Feature World Premieres by Gregory Dawson and Caili Quan
BalletX makes its return to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre following a sold-out Fall Series 2024, with a dynamic and joyous Winter Series 2025 showcase, running Feb.
Review: Holiday Favorite THE NUTCRACKER at The Academy Of Music
What did our critic think of holiday favorite THE NUTCRACKER at The Academy Of Music?
BalletX Expands Fall Series Due To Popular Demand
BalletX has announced additional performances for its Fall Series at the Wilma Theater due to high demand.
LE CORSAIRE to be Presented as Philadelphia Ballet's 2024/25 Season Opener
Philadelphia Ballet's 2024/25 season opener, Le Corsaire, will run in October, and marks Artistic Director Angel Corella's 10-year anniversary with the company, celebrating his past leading roles.
Amber Hongsermeier/Dancers to Present SANCTUARY At The 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Amber Hongsermeier/Dancers will premiere Sanctuary, a dance work exploring generational trauma and systemic familial dysfunction, at Chi Movement Arts Center during the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Philly Hoofers Make History In The First Ever Kings Corner Tap Dancing Invitational
The Kings Corner Tap Dancing Invitational will be held on Sunday September 29th 2pm.
BalletX Kicks Off A New Season At The Joyce In Manhattan, Moves To The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
BalletX has announced its new season featuring innovative performances and world premieres, showcasing contemporary ballet's evolution and creativity.
Sydney Dolan Promoted to Principal Dancer at Philadelphia Ballet
Philadelphia Ballet concluded its 2023/2024 performance season on a celebratory note by announcing a series of company promotions.
Tickets On Sale For All Black And Brown Swan Lake: BLACK SWAN at Mandel Theater
Experience the historic all Black and Brown production of Swan Lake, BLACK SWAN, by the Chocolate Ballerina Company at Drexel University's Mandel Theater.
Equilibrium Dance Company to Present Spring Concert Series WATERCOLORS
Equilibrium Dance Company's Spring Concert series 'Watercolors' will premiere March 22nd at 8pm and March 23rd at 3pm.
Review: GISELLE at The Academy Of Music
Philadelphia Ballet's GISELLE at The Academy Of Music in Center City
DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
DANCE IQUAIL! returns to Philadelphia with three world premieres at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on March 22-23.
Photos: Philadelphia Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at The Academy Of Music
Tchaikovsky's classic The Nutcracker isn't just a holiday tradition for the Philadelphia Ballet, but a chance to show off the depth the company has from the staging by Artistic Director Angel Corella all the way to the intricate and elaborate costume designs of Judanna Lynn.
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble Returns With THE TAPCRACKER
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble returns to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre with their sixth annual production of The Tapcracker.
The Mark Morris Dance Group Will Embark on International 15-City Tour with World Premiere and Celebrated Repertory
The Mark Morris Dance Group will resume touring for its 2023-2024 season, with fifteen confirmed nationwide and international stops from October 2023 to June 2024.
Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024
Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024.
Philadelphia Ballet Opens 2023/2024 Season With World Premiere Of Angel Corella's CARMEN
Philadelphia Ballet will open its 2023/2024 season with a world premiere retelling of Carmen from Artistic Director, Angel Corella.
School of Philadelphia Ballet Opens First Satellite School in South Jersey
School of Philadelphia Ballet has expanded into Southern New Jersey with the opening of its first satellite school in West Berlin.
Photos: Get A First Look At The First Ever All Black And Brown SWAN LAKE With Chocolate Ballerina Company
Chocolate Ballerina Company, a service organization which supports the hidden talents in youth and adult artists of color in the Philadelphia region, is making history this June, presenting the first ever all Black and Brown production of the classic ballet Swan Lake.
Philadelphia Ballet Returns To Red Rose Farm, June 1-3
Philadelphia Ballet has announced its Fourth Annual Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm, an outdoor ballet tradition, taking place June 1 - 3 in Villanova, PA.
Penn Live Arts to Present The Acting Company's THE ODYSSEY and More in 2023-24 Season
Penn Live Arts (PLA) has announced its 2023-24 season, curated by Executive and Artistic Director Christopher A.
