Richard Philion is a Canadian-born former professional dancer and writer based in Brooklyn. He writes dance criticism and narrative travel essays.


The world viewed through a dancer's lens.
Content for an educated, discerning audience specializing in a sense of place and story.
I write about places I’ve traveled—like Peru, Nepal, Italy—not just as destinations, but as experiences shaped by the people, energy and movement along the way.
Before I was a traveler, I was a ballet dancer. That background influences how I see the world: with attention to movement, detail, and the small shifts in mood and space. I’m always watching, observing and keenly aware how people and places affect me.
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