Benita Bike’s DanceArt returns to its roots with this Boston area performance, March 30, 8pm & March 31, 7pm, at The Dance Complex. The Company was founded in Boston in 1980, and relocated to Los Angeles in 1990. Founder Benita was Chair of the Boston Dance Alliance and taught for many years at her own … Continued
During her I-ARE residency at the Dance Complex, Karen Krolak (Artistic Director & co-founder of Monkeyhouse) delves into the daunting terrain of illustrating entries in her Dictionary of Negative Space (www.dictionaryofnegativespace.com).
‘Who I am is for me to define, no one else.’ We all experience stereotypes. Each and every one of us is in conflict with a story that has been told for and about us. How do we defy those stories? Is there any part of those stories we might come to love? How do … Continued
Join us for the first Cafe Raqs of 2019! If you’ve never been, Cafe Raqs is a place for New England’s belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform in a fun, professional, and supportive environment! Our line-up this month includes veterans from the New England belly dance community and up-and-coming stars performing American … Continued
Her Sylvan Ascent is an evening-length piece by Choreographer Jody Weber that challenges us to look deeply at the imbalances within ourselves, and our world, that are manifesting in our climate crisis. The work draws on imagery from the Women’s March and deep feminine archetypes that challenge us to re-imagine our power beyond our current … Continued
The third installment of 1 Minute Solos is coming up on January 19, 19. Starting at 8pm with multiple artists who will be sharing their interpretation of movement in the form of a solo performance piece. Curated by Jimena Bermejo, a performance artist who pushes the boundaries of intimacy between audience and artist, this event … Continued
An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She is widely known for her creation of the choreography and performance group known as, “We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic”, which reached viral video fame. She will perform two solos inspired by … Continued
Announcing the seventh annual National Choreography Month (NACHMO) Boston performance series! On February 8th at 8pm and February 9th at 8pm, local choreographers will present new dance work created during the month of January, dubbed National Choreography Month. Each evening will feature a unique roster of new work in various styles of dance. Works will … Continued
Hosted by the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, The Great Gatsby Ball is certain to be a fun experience for all. Join in for an evening of dancing, drinking, and 1920s fun! The gorgeous ballroom will be decorated and the floor will be lit up for those who wish to dance! At The Great Gatsby Ball, you … Continued
Boston-based PROJECT 31 will take the stage for it’s second production “Under Control” featuring the choreography of Artistic Director Kenzie Finn and company member Lindsey Orgren. Directed by Kenzie Finn, works featured draw inspiration from the emotional implications of struggling to remain in control of one’s self while being controlled by external forces. Daily struggles, … Continued