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Gibney Company

Friday, April 16 at 7:30 PM·7:30 p.m.·University City·Penn Live Arts

Gibney Company

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Posted to University City on August 1, 2026

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Fri, Apr 16 at 7:30pm

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Penn Live Arts

3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

An acclaimed fixture of the New York dance world finally comes to Philadelphia. The Gibney Company, known for bold commissions, rigorous physicality and expressive storytelling, performs a program of works by resident choreographer Lucinda Childs. Exploring the interplay between music and movement, Three Dances (for prepared piano) John Cage showcases Childs’ signature minimalist precision and rev...

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