BalletX at the Joyce

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, kicks off its 20th Anniversary season at The Joyce, September 24-28, to celebrate two decades of choreographic excellence and an unwavering commitment to artists. Known for creating powerful performances that inspire human connection, BalletX has commissioned over 140 ballets from 80 international choreographers.

This retrospective program features some of the company’s most memorable highlights from its distinguished repertory, including works by choreographers Matthew Neenan, Nicolo Fonte, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Jorma Elo, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Nicola Wills, and Trey McIntyre, among others. The performance culminates with the New York premiere of Gregory Dawson’s Sojourner (2025), a dynamic collaboration with composer Luke Carlos O’Reilly and some of New York’s most prolific Jazz musicians.