Events + Classes

You’re invited to ON DISPLAY HARVARD 2025, a movement installation and worldwide social justice initiative created by Heidi Latsky Dance (HLD) in commemoration of the U.N.’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This year marks the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 10th anniversary of ON DISPLAY … Continued

Dare to let your dreams take you on a journey filled with happiness and wonder. Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker mesmerizes audiences of all ages with its beloved characters, swoon-worthy sets, and unparalleled choreography. Join us for the first time or continue a holiday tradition and find out why Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the “gold standard” (The Boston Globe).

AAABP will premiere Reclamation, a dance film exploring ancestry, heritage, and history at the Gardner Museum for Free First Thursday. The film will screen on a loop from 3:00–8:00 PM during the Museum’s Free First Thursday event on December 4, 2025, with an artist conversation at 6:15 PM. Photo Credit: Olivia Moon Photography.

Le Patin Libre (French for “Free Skate”) are pioneers of contemporary skating who defy stereotypes, transforming athleticism into a means of free expression. Founded in Montréal by former high-level figure skaters, the company wields ice, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling. In “Glide,” the skating artists draw on influences from theatre, street … Continued

Rare opportunity to train with Japanese Butoh dancer and master teacher of Noguchi Taiso (Water-body Movement) Mari Osanai. The Noguchi Taiso work is for all humans who seek more connection inside their bodies. Similar to Tai Chi or Qi Gong, it is a moving meditation to better sense the interior body, subtle awareness, and fluid … Continued

Contact Improvisation has deep roots in Aikido. Steve Paxton, CI’s founder, was immersed in Aikido practice when he dreamed of an Aikido session with continuous flying—and CI was born. Early Contact Improvisation explored falling, rolling, flying, and not knowing where you would land. Aikido, the softer martial art, teaches power rather than forcing, redirection rather … Continued

A very special and rare opportunity to see Butoh dancer and Noguchi Taiso master teacher Mari Osanai perform in Boston. She will dance a solo with Mask by Shohei Yamashita and original Soundscape by Christophe Charles. Mari Osanai was born and raised in Aomori, Japan. She received early training in Classical Ballet and Modern Dance. … Continued

Join Novum Dance Collective for an evening-length concert culminating our 12th season! Join Novum Dance Collective on Saturday, December 6th at 7:30 PM at Boston University Dance Theater, for an evening-length concert celebrating our 12th season. This performance features beloved repertory works and multiple world premieres, including pieces by the Artistic Director, the Rehearsal Director, … Continued

Through Lines, presented by Seán Curran Company and Decent Dance – celebrates legacy, lineage and the ever-expanding web of creative connections that make the dance world simultaneously small and vast. Three choreographers on the program are NYU Tisch Dance alumni: Seán Curran (BFA, ‘83), Brian Feigenbaum (MFA, ‘89) and Tony Guglietti (BFA, ‘97). Guglietti is … Continued

Choreographed by Founder and Artistic Director José Mateo and set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, JMBT’s The Nutcracker brings Clara’s dream world to life with festive sets, sumptuous costumes, and spectacular dancing. Over 100 children ages 6-18 join professional guest artists each year. JMBT’s The Nutcracker was recognized by Boston Magazine as “Best of Boston 2020 … Continued

DETAILS Arrive and Write A Letter to Santa Dance Class Watch the Polar Express! Arrival of Special Guest! Pizza and Popcorn will be served during the movie! Attendees are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a pillow/blanket to use as we watch the movie! Our goal is to keep our special guest a SURPRISE for attendees. … Continued

A very special and rare opportunity to see Butoh dancer and Noguchi Taiso master teacher Mari Osanai perform in Arlington, MA for the first time. An intimate performance hosted by visual artist Eva Zasloff at the Barn, an artist studio at the Old Schwamb Mill. This will be a site-specific work created especially for the … Continued

We’re excited to share that our new dance studio in the heart of Nubian Square, the JAE Dance Center, is scheduled to open in January 2026! Check out the JAE Dance Center at any our events this December, envision possibilities/ask questions, and co-create ways to integrate this new space into Boston’s cultural ecosystem. We invite … Continued

Join us as the intersection of creation and experiencing. Sacredness of Togetherness: Art, Religion, and Processing It All is a unique, multidisciplinary performance and exploration where artists and audience members will investigate their relationships to religion. Structured as a gallery, attendees will be invited to interact with activities, move about the space, and witness performances … Continued

In its Boston debut, Canadian contemporary dance company Anne Plamondon Productions explores the body as a source of resilience and beauty in MYOKINE. Secreted by muscles when the body is in motion, myokines are often called “molecules of hope” for the sense of well-being and optimism they provide. For Plamondon, this process symbolizes the healing … Continued

Join Carmen S. Rizzo & Dancers for an evening of contemporary dance ranging from ooey-gooey to tempestuous qualities. Come dive in! “Lágrimas e Mel” (which translates to “Tears and Honey”) is an hour-long contemporary dance performance choreographed collaboratively. The evening is split into three parts: the first referring to tears, the second explores honey and … Continued

In its 25th year of theme and variation, PDM’s “Funny Uncle” series adapts this 2025 version to include dance, singing choirs of kids, and a cabaret number or two – all celebrating families we choose, rather than only the ones we are born to. In addition to PDM’s core collaborators performing their own works, guest … Continued

South Shore Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker. The classic holiday tradition is performed in Weymouth at Chapman Theatre by the only pre-professional school on the South Shore.

Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker”, a contemporary holiday classic that captures the spirit of Boston, returns to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre December 13-21 for its 25th season! This enchanting production showcases winter scenes set against the backdrop of downtown Boston, blending the vibrant rhythms of Duke Ellington with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Anchored in classical ballet, … Continued

BoSoma Youth Company, the pre-professional dance company of BoSoma School of Dance (BSD), is proud to present its annual winter concert, Holiday Spectacular: A Snow Globe Wish. This family-friendly production invites audiences to get into the holiday spirit and follow two dancers whose whispered wish transports them into a magical snow globe world. Their journey … Continued