Adrianne Tabet’s Moving Steps Foundation, a powerful model of how dance can transform lives, entrusts her troupe of dedicated women to the artistic imagination of acclaimed local choreographer Lorraine Chapman for a new experimental work. The anticipation of unknown possibilities at the intersection of socially conscious dance and movement for art’s sake adds to the … Continued
An immersion into Spanish culture highlighted by the impassioned performances by acclaimed Flamenco artist Yosi Karahashi whose personal journey from Japan to Spain and ultimately to the U.S. provides the compelling story that drives her dramatically charged work.
Under the direction of choreographer Ian Berg, Boston-based company Subject:Matter joins forces with tap dance legends and Boston natives Dianne Walker and Derick Grant for a not-to-be-missed tap dance experience.
Experience the fascinating flavors of Salsa culture – arrive early to take an introductory lesson, cut loose on the dance floor to music by some of the area’s best vinyl Salsa DJs, enjoy authentic Latin food and learn about the history of the intoxicating Afro-Caribbean rhythms now heard throughout the world. The smooth moves of … Continued
You’re cordially invited to a dance event that takes a satirical poke at contemporary life. Lynn Modell | Making Dances presents The Cocktail Party, and she guarantees to banish your blues from today’s news. It’s theatrical, it’s fun . . . and you may even find yourself participating! Featuring live music from Eli Sundae. We’ll … Continued
The Otros Saberes section’s commitment to collaborative, transformative research and exchange between differently-positioned knowledge producers animates our second annual pre-conference. Solidarities across Borders will highlight the intersections of art, activism, and research, cultivating dialogue between Boston-area activists and artists, activist scholars, and LASA members for a full day of collective reflection on the possibilities of … Continued
You are invited to the fourth performance of “Moment’s Notice, an Improvisation Salon” with Laura Brown-Lavoie (poetry), Sarah Hickler and Cass Tunick (action theater), Rob Flax (sound/music), Shura Baryshnikov and Olivier Besson (movement/dance) This curated performance series devotes itself to the art of improvisation. Artists whose collaborations and solo works celebrate live-time creation find a home here. *The salon highlights … Continued
Kelley Donovan & Dancers With dancers: Allison Trotta, Sarah Bolander, Efrén Sánchez, Allison Knuth, Lucy Travaglino, Samantha Wilson, Jane Wong, Alexandria Nunweiler, Katerina Katrina Obarski, Emma Malbon and Kelley Donovan “In A Language I can Understand” and “Only Connect” attempt to describe our connection to ourselves and how that informs our connection to others, using … Continued
As if responding to an ancestral call, Boston Lykeion Ellinidon’s dance troupe promoting Hellenic traditions by preserving the dances that have always been so integral to social and cultural life in Greece and throughout the diaspora. Performances of old and new regional dances (horos) in authentic costumes are the highlight of a festive evening of … Continued
Join us on April 27 for an immersive night of dance, with complimentary food and two beverages included. The second half of Urbanity’s bi-annual creative residency, Points of Intersection seeks to create a mesmerizing, intimate audience experience at our Urbanity Central studio. Our Creative Class dancers, comprised of Urbanity Underground and Junior Apprentices, will perform … Continued