Penn Live Arts Blog / By / Anne-Marie Mulgrew, MFA

France’s Magnificent Malandain Ballet Biarritz makes its Philadelphia Debut

Posted April 22, 2025

Dance Philadelphia Debuts

Malandain Ballet Biarritz makes its glorious debut at Penn Live Arts May 2-3 with its full-length spectacle, The Seasons. One of France’s most treasured neoclassic ballet companies, Ballet Biarritz is recognized worldwide for its visually stunning productions, virtuoso dancers and inventive works. French newspaper Le Figaro exclaims that The Seasons is “one of the most beautiful dance pieces to be seen.” Read more...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Extraordinary RUBBERBAND

Posted January 28, 2025

Dance

Are you ready for an adventuresome Valentine’s Day? If so, you won’t want to miss RUBBERBAND, one of Quebec’s foremost contemporary dance troupes performing the Philadelphia premiere of Reckless Underdog, Feb 14-15. 

Founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Victor Quijada, a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, RUBBERBAND stretches and blurs the boundaries of breakdancing, ballet, contemporary and dance theatre Read more...

Limón Dance Company brings Rarely Seen Masterworks and Two Premieres

Posted November 11, 2024

Dance

“A spectacle of the highest artistic level... and still the most unique and original American dance company,” (Il Messaggero, Italy) the Limón Dance Company makes a glorious return to Penn Live Arts Nov 22-23 with rarely seen works from the 1950’s and two Philadelphia premieres. Read more...

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Celebrates 30 Years of Incredible Artistry

Posted September 23, 2024

Dance Philadelphia Premieres World Premieres

The incomparable Complexions Contemporary Ballet, considered “America’s original multicultural dance company,” returns to Penn Live Arts October 18-19. Get ready for the power, poetry and pathos of this unforgettable ensemble. Read more...