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Kalila Kingsford Smith

From the Next Move Studio: Jessica Lang Dance

Pressing my arm down, I undulate into a backbend, softening my chest backwards. I am the sacrifice.
April 16, 2017
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Artists Discuss: How Cultural Identities Inform the Creative Process, Part 2

Assuming imposed identities, and then going against that, criticizing and parodying.
March 26, 2017
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Artists Discuss: How Cultural Identities Inform the Creative Process, Part 1

Issues of cutural origins and expectations, and what are artists to do now post-election.
March 25, 2017
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From the NextMove Studio: Cuban Modern Dance

Kalila Kingsford Smith continues her expiration of NextMove offerings.
March 13, 2017
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From the NextMove Studio: Pedestrian Presence in Varone’s Work

A masterclass taught by Xan Burley and Hsiao-Jou Tang gave a taste of Varone’s style.
January 28, 2017
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Diva Drones: Cinematic Sci-Fi at Parsons Dance

The drones are acting up in David Parsons newest dance piece with Drexel.
January 5, 2017
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What is Revolutionary about PA Ballet’s Revolution?

Perhaps it's revolutionary to have a local non-ballet choreographer set a work on PAB.
November 19, 2016
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Koresh: In “Process,” Under Examination

I feel assailed by these questions when watching this choreography, and I wonder whom to hold accountable.
October 28, 2016
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