Recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, and two Tony Awards, the legendary choreographer and dancer Bill T. Jones offers a public lecture as part of a creative residency led by members of his Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company at Holy Cross. For Jones, art-making is participation in the world of … Continued
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre is more than just “going to the ballet.” Have an arresting experience with close up views of the dancers and intimate cabaret-style seating in a one-of-a-kind theatre space. Join Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre for three original works including his most recent premiere ballet from 2017. Time Beyond Time (2005, Messiaen) Released … Continued
CRASHfest transforms the House of Blues into an indoor music festival with a kaleidoscope of sounds and cultures that brings an eclectic and worldly spin to the Boston music scene. This year’s festival features Rubblebucket, Vieux Farka Toure, Mokoomba, Zeshan B, Flor de Toloache, Tal National, Innov Gnawa, Newpoli, So Sol, Kotoko Brass, and more, … Continued
Jean Appolon Expressions dance company presents Vwayaj (The Travel), a Haitian-contemporary dance show portraying the immigrant experience. Jean Appolon has woven his personal story together with those of other immigrants into this vivid and compelling evening-length production.
Once upon a time, there was a Merchant and his three daughters… Commonwealth Ballet presents Beauty & the Beast – a ballet setting of the classic fairytale set to the music of Respighi, Elgar, and Arnold. The company is joined by a cast of young dancers and guest artists. Join us for this narrated tale … Continued
Join the party when the Yemenite-Israeli band makes their American debut with their wild fusion of Afro beats, soul, jazz and traditional Yemenite music. The evening kicks off with a performance by the tap dance/percussion troupe, Drumatix, led by Israel tap master Noa Barankin. Support for this concert provided in part by a CJP Young … Continued
Hosted by Kelley Donovan, Director of Kelley Donovan & Dancers Blending Movement Forms through the works of William Forsythe and Twyla Tharp William Forsythe and Twyla Tharp bridged the divide between modern and ballet dance forms in their own ways. Twyla was the first modern choreographer to work with ballet companies. William Forsythe helped to … Continued
When Giselle learns that her beloved Albrecht is promised to another woman, she dies of a broken heart in his arms. While Albrecht grieves, she returns from the dead as a Wili, a vengeful spirit meant to make unfaithful men dance until death… Prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova personifies this ultimate ballerina role in the classical repertoire, … Continued
The world-renowned dance company Bolshoi Ballet is “on blistering form” (The Telegraph) in their performance of “The Flames of Paris,” hitting big screens nationwide on Sunday, March 4 for a one-day event. Captured live from Moscow’s legendary Bolshoi Theatre earlier that same day, the production is part of the 2017-18 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema Series, presented by Fathom Events in partnership … Continued
Ballet w/Molly’s Vacation Dance Program – A FULL WEEK OF DANCE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, STRETCH SESSIONS, REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES For dancers ages 10-18. With two performances on Friday the 23rd featuring student choreography, with professional sound and lighting for a true performance experience! Each day has Ballet or Modern class and Pointe class before lunch w/new … Continued