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Being Moved: Honoring Manfred Fischbeck (1940-2021)

Megan Bridge

Manfred Fischbeck left an indelible mark on the Philadelphia dance scene.

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  • News, Reviews

Ritual Structures: The Work of Group Motion

Eleanor Goudie-Averill

A new book review on "Group Motion in Practice: Collective Creation through Dance Movement Improvisation."

Photo: Bill Hebert
  • Reviews

Spiel Uhr: En-Trance

Roxanne Lyst

Manfred Fischbeck described EN-TRANCE as an entry point into works in progress.

Photo: Andrea Clearfield
  • Reviews

#shamanicinterfaces: Creative Meditation

Kalila Kingsford Smith

Puts the spotlight on the ritualistic nature of performance.

Photo: Zornitsa Stoyanova
  • Reviews

Quick Takes-“THEN”

Megan Bridge

TD writers are polled for quick takes on Group Motion’s performance of "THEN" by Susan Rethorst.

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  • Interviews

Now and “THEN”

Anna Drozdowski

Anna Drozdowski sat down with the five dancers of Group Motion’s most recent commission, THEN, by choreographer Susan Rethorst.

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  • Reviews

We Were There

Lynn Matluck

PDP hosts an informed look at Susan Rethorst's new work with the dancers of Group Motion.

Photo: Johanna Austin
  • Reviews

Group Motion Meets Olive Prince Dance at a Juncture

Becca Weber

Dancers were listening to each other in movement--a simple bond that made the entire piece compelling to watch.

Photo: Bill Hebert
  • Reviews

Home for the Holidays

Lisa Bardarson

At Group Motion’s "Spiel Uhr" there were holiday traditions of a different kind. The evening featured nine works of family, company, and friends.

Bill Hebert
  • Reviews

Group Motion Presents Spring Fest

Christina Gesualdi

Manfred Fischbeck, artistic director of Group Motion Dance Company and cornerstone of the Philadelphia dance community for over forty years, presents an improvised score.