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Best Dance & Ballet This Spring

in Philadelphia

Riverdance at American Music Theatre

Riverdance

30 years after Riverdance first took the world's breath away with its explosive combination of traditional Irish music and dance, the company's fine footwork continues to evolve, captivating audiences from East to West as its fan base grows steadily. Experience the magic when the legendary company step their way to you on this 30th Anniversary Tour!

Riverdance at Miller Theater

Riverdance

30 years after Riverdance first took the world's breath away with its explosive combination of traditional Irish music and dance, the company's fine footwork continues to evolve, captivating audiences from East to West as its fan base grows steadily. Experience the magic when the legendary company step their way to you on this 30th Anniversary Tour!

Apr 18 - 20, 2025

Miller Theater

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Academy of Music

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Designated by Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world', it's been over 60 years since Alvin Ailey and his group of African-American dancers performed for the very first time at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The tour is packed full of premieres and returning favorites, offering a fantastic chance to enjoy the group once again.

Mar 1 - 2, 2025

Academy of Music

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Philadelphia Ballet - Swan Lake at Academy of Music

Philadelphia Ballet - Swan Lake

There's ballet and then there is Swan Lake, the globally beloved masterpiece - presented in this traditional production from the Philadelphia Ballet in spring 2025. Set to a magical score by Tchaikovsky and choreographed by the iconic duo of Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa, prepare to be swept away by this enchanting tale of a touching love, threatened by an evil curse!

Mar 6 - 16, 2025

Academy of Music

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Philadelphia Ballet - Bolero at Academy of Music

Philadelphia Ballet - Bolero

A trio of wonders is headed to the Philadelphia Ballet in the spring of 2025, with exciting works that move beyond the expectations of ballet. The company's own Russel Ducker will be showcasing his 2021 piece, Dance Card, which was created in collaboration with Grammy Award winner Jennifer Higdon, Houston Ballet's Stanton Welch AM will be holding the world premiere of his newest work, and the night will be completed with a stunning revival of Maurice Ravel's Bolero. What better way to see in the spring of 2025 than with the Philadelphia Ballet?

Mar 20 - 23, 2025

Academy of Music

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Mark Morris Dance Group at Zellerbach Theater

Mark Morris Dance Group

Founded in 1980, Mark Morris formed the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) and is also called "the preeminent modern dance organization of our time" (Yo-Yo Ma). Morris began to create dances based on the popular music of our time and broke away from the other choreographers of his generation. With the use of live music and community engagement as a key component in he dances, his dancers play the role of the orchestra, mimicking the groupings of voices and instruments. Not only that but the Dance group provides educational opportunities for all ages and abilities in dance and music!

May 9 - 11, 2025

Zellerbach Theater

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Philadelphia Ballet - La Sylphide at Academy of Music

Philadelphia Ballet - La Sylphide

Dating from 1836, La Sylphide is one of the world's oldest known ballets to have survived intact. An exquisitely heart-rending story of love, magic, and the bittersweet tragedy shared by a mortal and a fairy, prepare to be swept away by this timeless and captivating tale newly choreographed by Angel Corella, with music by Herman Severin Lovenskiold.

May 8 - 10, 2025

Academy of Music

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