A dancer runs while throwing a white cloth above them.

KAIROS Dance Theater

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
April 17, 2026
8:00 pm

Boston-based KAIROS Dance Theater is dedicated to collaboratively creating visceral, socially engaged performance works that fuse rigorous physicality, embodied storytelling, and immersive design. The company presents three captivating works: “Tavernous,” a darkly comic piece featuring live music by the renowned vocal ensemble Renaissance Men; a world premiere collaboration with Grammy-nominated cellist Dave Eggar who performs … Continued

Intersections v5

Multicultural Arts Center
April 17, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
April 18, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Abilities Dance Boston presents the fifth iteration of our Intersections series: highlighting BIPOC and disabled honorees past and present April 17th and 18th, 2026. This year only our April 17th show will be livestreamed. Additioinally, we highlight queer/trans identities, womxn/nonbinary identiites, and more to really highlight the further intersectional nature of their lives and communities … Continued

We Create Festival: Diasporic Frequencies

Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center
April 17, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 18, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We invite you to our 13th annual We Create Festival, themed: Diasporic Frequencies. This year, We Create, hosted by Danza Orgánica, features the works of a cohort of 13 artists sharing unique and breathtaking diasporic stories through dance, music, poetry, and mixed media.   Use this link to receive BDA discounted tickets ($15 instead of … Continued

Several women standing and sitting holding up chiffon scarves.
April 18, 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
April 19, 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Learn the skills to engage, inspire and uplift older adults and people with dementia through dance and expressive movement. Donna Newman-Bluestein will model and teach through experiential methods and discussions how to customize your groups to motivate older adults to express themselves so they feel seen, heard, and appreciated for who they are. The 15 … Continued

Bhoomi: Mother Earth

Boston University Dance Theatre Group
April 18, 2026
7:00 pm
April 19, 2026
2:00 pm

Enter a world shaped by nature’s vast and enduring beauty with Bhoomi: Mother Earth, a performance that celebrates the sacred landscapes that sustain life. Drawing from the mythological and philosophical traditions of India, this production reflects on the profound relationship between Earth and the human spirit – made visual through the Indian classical dance forms … Continued

April 18, 2026
8:00 pm - 2:00 am

⚠️WARNING: this night may cause excessive smiling, very close dancing, and the sudden urge to say “just one more song.” We’re turning up the heat with KIZ KONPA: Gouyad Edition — a night where smooth kizomba meets soulful konpa and that irresistible gouyad spice. The kind of music that makes you lean in a little … Continued

6 dancers pose in assembly dressed in vibrant orange, green, and yellow traditional clothing.

Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
April 18, 2026
8:00 pm

Chavi Bansal’s Boston-based Vimoksha Dance Company presents an evening of three powerful interdisciplinary works. “Touched by Water,” with original music by Heiko Dijker (Netherlands) and Ustad Sabir Khan (India), explores gender disparity in India. “Salt Soaked,” with an original score by Inga Chinilina, is a visceral choreographic portrayal of immigration stories that weaves together audience-contributed … Continued

Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
April 24, 2026
8:00 pm
April 25, 2026
8:00 pm

Choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener return to the ICA with their newest experiment, Open Machine. Exploring the relationship between human and machine intelligence, Mitchell and Riener enact a constantly shifting, multi-sensory performance that blurs the boundaries between public and private perceptions. Featuring a sweeping sound score by vocal artist Charmaine Lee and electronic musician … Continued

Dancers pose in the Boston Public Garden

Dance Theatre Group’s Visions

Boston University Dance Theatre Group
April 24, 2026
8:00 pm
April 25, 2026
3:30 pm
April 25, 2026
8:00 pm

Boston University’s Dance Theatre Group is pleased to present VISIONS 2026, a Spring Dance Concert. This production showcases a wide variety of original works by student choreographers and will take place in Boston University’s Dance Theatre. The pieces range from traditional to experimental, thematic to abstract, and lighthearted to contemplative. Highlighting the talent and creativity … Continued

April 25, 2026
7:00 pm - 2:00 am

Kick off your night with good energy and zero stress! Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a fun night out, Boogie Night is all about enjoying the music, learning a little, and dancing your heart out 💃🕺 Schedule: * 7:00 PM – Semba Class: Easy, fun, and beginner-friendly! Learn the basics and get … Continued