Upping the ante on dance coverage and conversation
We need to talk (and sing)
photo: Eli Eisenstein

We need to talk (and sing)

A breakup as richly layered as vanilla soft serve

Megan Mizanty
September 22, 2024

Staring Back at You
Photo: Owen Burnham

Staring Back at You

“Where the Violets Bloom” illuminates stories of queer love, joy, violence, and community.

Rachel DeForrest Repinz
September 23, 2024

Clapping for Nature
Photo: Leigh Huster

Clapping for Nature

How does our acknowledgment of nature’s value compare to our participation in sustaining it?

Caitlin Green
September 23, 2024

Just wait. It will become something new.
Photo: Nikki Weems

Just wait. It will become something new.

When your ancestors share their stories after death, how do you answer?

Megan Mizanty
September 23, 2024

Embodying a Turbulent World
Photo: James Izlar

Embodying a Turbulent World

A rejection of traditional meaning-making in Western theater and improvisation.

Ziying Cui
September 24, 2024

My Pussy Hurts Too
Photo: Paule Turner and Dane Eissler

My Pussy Hurts Too

Crumpled tissues on the floor, half-emptied soda bottles, and a raggedy wig tossed on the floor tell stories.

Anito Gavino
September 27, 2024

Classical Storytelling
Image by Kutty Photography.

Classical Storytelling

It’s all in the centuries old details.

Emilee Lord
September 27, 2024

Monologue more than dance
Photo courtesy of the artist

Monologue more than dance

A film about a woman's power unwinding, written from multiple women’s voices.

Emilee Lord
September 29, 2024

Celebrating Nineties Nostalgia in 'Future Jam ‘94'
Photo: Irina Varina

Celebrating Nineties Nostalgia in 'Future Jam ‘94'

At a séance sleepover party, they summon the spirit of Google from the future.

Caitlin Green
October 2, 2024

Two tD Writers + Two Fringe Shows -- A Reflective Conversation
Photo: Sara Radin

Two tD Writers + Two Fringe Shows -- A Reflective Conversation

Dance and theater from artists/daughters address their mothers’ dementia.

Jonathan Stein
October 4, 2024

Echoes of Tradition
Photo: Courtesy of Complexions

Echoes of Tradition

Complexions reimagines the contemporary ballet landscape.

Ziying Cui
October 28, 2024

An International Assortment
Photo: Jano Cohen

An International Assortment

The TRILATERAL Dance Exchange offers up a sampling of artistic research from home and abroad.

Ella-Gabriel Mason
November 1, 2024

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thINKingDANCE hosts in-person events this spring!

Join thINKingDANCE for a series of exciting in  person events around Philadelphia this spring!   First,   thINKingDANCE is partnering with Philadelphia…
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tD Brings in New Writers

tD is thrilled to welcome fifteen new writers to our roster. Joining the writing team are: desire amaiya Jamie Bogert Catja Christensen Courtney Colón Ziying…
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Open Call for New Writers - Closed

Now Closed thINKingDANCE is seeking 10-15 new writers to join our Philly-based organization and we encourage you to apply if you: Are interested in…
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thINKingDANCE is a collective of independent writers based in the Philadelphia area. Founded in 2011, we produce a digital journal about dance in its broadest sense. We foster the practice of dance writing; build an archive of movement-based art; and work to dismantle gatekeeping in dance criticism. We pursue these goals by developing our writing through peer-critique sessions, workshops with guest educators, and a uniquely rigorous two-tiered editing process. thINKingDANCE is a place where ideas thrive; where editors, writers, and readers engage one another in transformative dialogue; and where we imagine a more vibrant and just dance media landscape. Read more.

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