To compare all-female companies with all-males companies is disingenuous given the severe shortage of parts for women.

Each of the eight dancers in Ms. Hummel's all-female company performed with a proprietary commitment that made the pieces glow.

"I love working with an all-female company," Ms. Gibney said, "but sometimes it needs another kind of energy so it doesn't seem cloistered."

Ms. Johnson's all-female company draws on acrobatic feats, trapeze work and even wrestling for what has been described as a mix of circus and dance.

Urban Bush Women, an all-female company based in New York, blends religion, folklore and modern dance.

The Takarazuka Revue is a contemporary all-female Japanese acting company, known for their elaborate productions of stage musicals.

A vibrant 16-member all-female company blends Afro-Cuban dance, flamenco and ballet.

The six dancers in the choreographer's all-female company are dressed in pretty tangerine and white unitards designed by Anthony Candido.

She did actually, but was far too shy to tell them, even in all-female company.

The all-female company will also perform dances to music by Joel Forrester.