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I love Philadelphia! @balletx rehearsals for our up coming performance Nov 4-15 and standing ovations at two different performances this week. I am blessed to be surrounded by so many incredible artists. They make the world a better place! ❤️❤️❤️🥰💯 1) BX dancers rehearsing choreography by @prior_visual sets @emmakingsbury composition @frankmoonmusic 2) BX dancers choreography @cdenice composition @philipdanielmusic 3) the incredible @philorch and the magnificent @nezetseguin who is loved and cherished 4) @pennlivearts featuring @balletsjazzmontreal BRAVO Philly!
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Some stories can only be told through dance. Choreographer Christian Denice’s “In the Wake” returns to BalletX at our Fall Series 2026. A powerful exploration of grief, resilience, and human connection, this deeply moving work brings together breathtaking physicality, raw emotion, and the extraordinary artistry of BalletX’s dancers. Originally created through BalletX’s 2025 Choreographic Fellowship, “In the Wake” returns to the stage with depth and dimension, set to a score by composer Philip Daniel. Join us for the journey November 4-5 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre! Choreography: @cdenice Composer: @philipdanielmusic 🎥: @arianmsphotographer 📅 November 4-15 📍 Suzanne Roberts Theatre 🎟️ #linkinbio #BalletX #BXFallSeries2026
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A glimpse into the world premiere of “Speakeasy”! ✨ We loved welcoming Premiere Circle donors into the studio yesterday for an exclusive preview of Loughlan Prior’s world premiere, coming to the stage at Fall Series 2026, November 4-15! Our donors are part of the BalletX family, and their investment helps bring extraordinary new works like “Speakeasy” to life. We’re so grateful for their generosity and for special moments like these when we get to share the creative process together. Thank you to all of our donors for making the magic possible! ♥️ Want to be part of the BalletX donor family or deepen your support? Visit our #linkinbio Choreography: @prior_visual Composer: @frankmoonmusic 📅 November 4-15 📍 Suzanne Roberts Theatre 🎞️ @itztheballerina #BalletX #PremeiereCircle #Speakeasy
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A sneak peek inside the studio as we step into the shadows of Prohibition-era Philadelphia with choreographer Loughlan Prior’s world premiere, “Speakeasy” 🥂🎷 Behind closed doors, jazz, glamour, and danger collide in a world where every night holds a secret. Featuring an original score by Frank Moon and scenic and costume design by Emma Kingsbury, “Speakeasy” brings the hidden nightlife of the 1920s to the stage. 🥃 See it live November 4-15 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre! Choreography: @prior_visual Composer: @frankmoonmusic 📅 November 4-15 📍 Suzanne Roberts Theatre 🎟️ #linkinbio #BalletX #BXFallSeries2026 #Speakeasy
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updating the gram on ballet x things and some other bits 🪩☀️💕💅
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We’re still buzzing from an incredible YPC Season Launch Party! ♥️ On Thursday, October 15, BalletX’s Young Patrons Circle kicked off the 2026-2027 season in the BalletX studio. Young professionals from across the city gathered for an exclusive preview of Loughlan Prior’s “Speakeasy” ahead of its world premiere at our Fall Series. Then, we celebrated in style- making new friends, building connections, and raising a glass to an exciting season ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and for being a part of this amazing community! Want to experience more exclusive, behind-the-scenes events like this? Join the Young Patrons Circle today! ✨ BalletX’s Young Patrons Circle is a community of curious, creative young professionals, ages 21-40, who believe the best experiences are shared in person. Build lasting friendships, enjoy exclusive events and artist experiences, and make meaningful memories together at the theater and in the studio. 📷 @anaphillyphotography #BalletX #BalletXYPC
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Merci Montreal 🇨🇦
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Some days you just have to laugh and try again 😂 From @keelanwhitmore class 💙
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Happy first day of Fall! 🍂 Today, we’re taking a look back at “The Four Seasons Reimagined”, stepping into the transcendent world of Penny Saunders’ Fall—a journey of reflection, wisdom, and power. As the season shifts, we’re reminded of the beauty and strength found in change, and the quiet knowledge that comes with embracing it. Here’s to a new season of transformation. ✨ Choreography: @pennyfix Composer: @dandeacon Costume & Set Design: @emmakingsbury Lighting Design: @christopherash1 #BalletX #TheFourSeasonsReimagined
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take a deep breath, you’re doing it🩵 #monthone
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Happy National Dance Day! 💃🕺✨ We’re celebrating the only way we know how with a dance party! 🎉 How are you celebrating? Drop a 🩰 in the comments if you’re dancing with us today! 🎞️: @itztheballerina #BalletX #NationalDanceDay
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Capturing BalletX (@balletx ) dancers April Watson (@wca__ ) and Ashley Simpson (@ashullzz_ ) in front of A LEGACY OF DANCE EXCELLENCE @muralarts by visual and spoken word artist Bernard Collins, Jr. (@nardpics ). A Legacy of Dance Excellence celebrates the long and historic legacy of Black dancers and educators who shaped and defined a new cultural identity in the genre, right here in Philadelphia—a hybrid of traditional African movement and classical European ballet techniques—and the powerful, expressive Black dance community that has blossomed and flourished over the last century. Visual and spoken-word artist Bernard Collins, Jr. pays tribute to the trailblazers who overcame centuries of racial gatekeeping to teach European techniques to Black students, at a time when Black dancers were excluded from white ballet institutions. Pioneering dance instructor Essie Marie Dorsey (1893–1967), who passed as white in order to circumvent racial barriers to classical ballet training, taught Black students from her own home studio, beginning in 1926. These students—including Sydney King, Marion Cuyjet, and Philadanco founder Joan Myers Brown—became members of a powerhouse generation of transformative dance educators, cultivating a lineage of excellence that echoes throughout the dance world today. In addition to these luminaries, the mural also pays tribute to Judith Jamison, a student of Cuyjet’s who rose to prominence as director of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, and Michaela DePrince, a Sierra Leone–born prodigy who trained in Philadelphia and rose to international acclaim. Collins, Jr.’s tribute to these icons lives in Grays Ferry, a neighborhood that mirrors the spirit of perseverance central to the still-unfolding story of Philadelphia Black dance heritage—a story of unbridled beauty, unflagging discipline, and the unbreakable rhythm of resilience in the face of systemic exclusion.
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