“A thrilling fusion of hip-hop and contemporary dance” (The New York Times), Cie Art Move Concept is led by prominent French hip-hop figures Soria Rem and Mehdi Ouachek. With the ability to transcend traditional moves by mixing contemporary dance with circus arts and mime, Cie Art Move Concept is a genre-blurring tour de force of … Continued
“Virtuosic, spiritually uplifting, and socially conscious” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!) is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Resident modern dance company for the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and led by 2013 National Medal of the Arts recipient Joan Myers Brown, PHILADANCO! works … Continued
Melbourne-based performance artist Nicola Gunn combines text and choreography to create contemporary performance praised as“tantalising, entertaining, ridiculous, and often bewildering in the best possible way” (Herald Sun). A confrontational reflection on peace and conflict, moral relativism, and the very function of art, Piece for Person and Ghetto Blaster is inspired by an incident between a … Continued
The “superhumanly spry” (The New York Times) movers of Batsheva – The Young Ensemble will perform the award-winning Naharin’s Virus in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Embraced as part of one of the most prominent contemporary dance companies in the world, The Young Ensemble boasts an internationally diverse roster of dancers from Israel and beyond. Adapted … Continued
“Where acrobatics are liquified into poetry”–New York Times Icons of movement and magic return to FirstWorks! Celebrate FirstWorks 15th season with Pilobolus, a “mind-blowing troupe of wildly creative and physically daring dancers who leap, fly, intertwine and break all the rules” (NY Newsday). Prepare to be amazed as they test the limits of human physicality, … Continued
Join us for an evening of bellydancing featuring our guest start – Shereen and local dancers! We have an incredible line of dancers and we can’t wait to see you in the audience. Water will be provided, there will be no food at the venue but you are welcome to bring your own food. No … Continued
Come cool off by the fountain on the plaza in front of Trinity Church! A Boston tradition since 1971, FAC’s Copley Square series offers international dancing for all with basic instruction. Beginners are always welcome, and admission is FREE! For the final word on cancellation of a Copley Square dance because of bad weather predictions … Continued
Experience a wondrous world that inspires you to explore your senses, enveloped in light and nurtured by rain. LUZIA is a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich, vibrant culture of a country whose wealth stems from an extraordinary mix of influences and creative collisions – a land that inspires awe with its breathtaking landscapes and … Continued
Join thousands of Cambridge residents and visitors who will gather on Mass. Ave. in front of Cambridge City Hall for the City’s annual Dance Party. The annual dance extravaganza with DJ-spun music is a special opportunity for the entire Cambridge community to celebrate summer. After dark, colorful lights will be launched, adding to the magic … Continued
Quarry Dance Vll comes to life at the Manship Artists Residency + Studios (MARS) estate in Lanesville This site-specific modern dance is performed by the Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre in and around this spectacular quarry located on the grounds of the late sculptor Paul Manship. The property is now owned by the non-profit organization MARS. … Continued