Boston Ballet presents the coming-of-age fairytale The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Hailed as one of the Company’s trademark works, this quintessential production features soaring music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and sumptuous sets and costumes by Emmy Award-winning designer David Walker. “The tradition, emotion, and atmosphere created … Continued
Boston Ballet presents Classic Balanchine, an array of iconic and diverse works by esteemed choreographer George Balanchine. The program opens with Balanchine’s allegorical Prodigal Son, a powerful tale of sin and redemption, followed by the return of Stravinsky Violin Concerto, a tribute to his friendship and many collaborations with the celebrated composer. The Company … Continued
Boston Ballet’s 2017–2018 season concludes with La Sylphide, a program showcasing Danish choreographer August Bournonville’s romantic and tragic tale of La Sylphide and Bournonville Divertissements, a series of excerpts from his classic works. “La Sylphide is considered by many the epitome of Romantic ballet—with its timeless tale, storytelling through mime, and ethereal dancing. Paired with … Continued
Boston Ballet School proudly presents its ninth annual Next Generation performance that features Christopher Wheeldon’s The American, a world premiere by BBS faculty member Igor Burlak, and the third act of Raymonda by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. The performance opens with Les Passages which features dancers … Continued
The Gardner Museum presents an evening of three dance works that re-imagine the Classical World. The program includes: “Afternoon of a Faun” by Vaslav Nijinksy’s (1912); “Antique Epigraphs” by Jerome Robbins (1984); and the World premiere of Gardner Museum commissioned work by choreographer Tom Gold. Tickets are required and include Museum admission.
Bill Evans 78! An American dance icon celebrates his birthday with several good dancing friends! The program will showcase six works choreographed by Evans and one created by Claire Porter. Evans Somatic Dance, Rhythm Tap Dance and Performance Art. Dynamic Dancing and Live Jazz Music. Besides Evans, featured performers are Kristina Berger (internationally-celebrated modern dancer), … Continued
The Boiler House Jazz Series at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation continues its series of duo concerts with vocalist and tap dancer Jenny Herzog and bassist Jim Guttmann in a concert of original songs, jazz standards, and bossa novas. Jenny Herzog is a classically trained, jazz-loving tap dancer, vocalist, and improvisational musician based … Continued
Flamenco, Incorporado/Flamenco, Incorporated is a celebration of flamenco and family, including performances by Ramon de los Reyes, Isaac de los Reyes, Nino de los Reyes and Clara Ramona accompanied by special guest artists from Spain and the US. The evening showcases and interweaves the unique styles of these performers, each one a great artist in their own right, highlighting how the blend … Continued
The Boston Children’s Chorus celebrates 15 years of music, education, and activism with an anniversary concert of song and dance. In collaboration with the ICA, the BCC has commissioned Movement Art Is, co-founded by dancers Jon Boogz and Lil Buck, to create a multidisciplinary performance. Have You Seen Me explores the challenges faced by the … Continued
Dance activities at “Creating Together,” the 20th annual Boston College Arts Festival, include a series of student dance company showcases, Irish dance under the direction of Shiela Falls Keohane, and a BC bOp! dance performance and party with jazz music by Sebastian Boniauto to close the festival. Check the website for times, places, and all … Continued