Topic: Dance
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What’s Behind The Girls’ High Graduation Fuss?
A long-time university president, who has presided over countless commencements, reflects on upholding and changing traditions
By Elaine Maimon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rose_Luardo_bathtub_by_Ashley_Berkman_HED-791x400.png)
Art for Change: The Prankster
Rose Luardo, performer, dancer, visual artist and comedian shuns stereotypes in pursuit of art that’s both thoroughly provoking and totally fun
By Logan Cryer![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Lady-Hoofers-Tap-Ensemble-Philadelphia-10-791x400.jpg)
Art for Change: The Lady Hoofers
In the first of a series with Forman Arts Initiative, Kat Echevarria Richter talks about The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, which is reviving the "Black vernacular" dance form for new audiences
By Blake Bradford![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Kemar-Jewel-2-791x400.jpeg)
Citizen of the Week: Kemar Jewel
The Philly native and Temple-trained choreographer has gone viral with dances that celebrate the Black queer experience—and offer hope for all of us
By Jessica Blatt Press![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Catherine-Littlefield-copy-791x400.jpg)
Catherine Littlefield | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #18: Catherine Littlefield
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The Citizen Recommends: BalletX Beyond
With its new online subscription service, local contemporary dance company BalletX continues its tradition of breaking the mold. Could its pivot model a way forward for the beleaguered arts community in Philly, and elsewhere?
By Jessica Blatt Press![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/balletx-header-791x400.jpg)
All the Right Moves
While other cultural organizations struggle to stay relevant, Christine Cox’s BalletX keeps growing, spreading the joy of dance to more people
By Sarah Jordan