This performance has been canceled due to inclement weather.
BalletX celebrates the start of its 20th Anniversary at the venue that started it all! BalletX performed its first-ever show with the Fringe Festival in 2006. The company returns for a free community Pop-Up on the FringeArts patio, featuring a vibrant mix of repertory including excerpts from Gregory Dawson’s Sojourner (2025), Noelle Kayser’s Scales on the Wings of a Butterfly (2025), and Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Vivir (2018). Get an early glimpse of the work, artists, and creative energy that will define BalletX’s milestone season.
Photo Credit: Chris Kendig Photography for BalletX
Join Us
Wednesday, September 17th at 6pm
Fringe Bar
Haas Biergarten
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned nearly 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 140 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, hailed as “among America’s best” by The New York Times, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion, creativity, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting, captivating audiences at prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Vail Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances, international touring, and meaningful community outreach, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.