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
Through the contemporary elements of video projection, original sound score, and an ensemble of dancers from across the globe, ANIKAYA Dance Theater invites you to experience an ancient tale about the soul’s search for meaning. Inspired by the Persian literary masterpiece The Conference of the Birds, this world premiere shares stories of modern epic … Continued
On Boston Public Schools’ February Break, Urbanity Dance will provide, in partnership with the BlackStone Community Center (BCC) and the South End Community Health Center (SECHC), a Movement and Wellness Dance Camp for students of ages 4 and up, of all levels and backgrounds. Check out the schedule: http://www.urbanitydance.org/movewell/
Inspire. Connect. Empower. Join us at the free, inaugural Mass Cultural Council Institute on March 17 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Connect with peers and city and town leadership from every corner of the Commonwealth. Together we’ll unleash The Power of Culture. The DCU Center is physically accessible, and the 10am session will be open … Continued
The Arts Fuse is initiating a series of monthly discussions on the threatened state of theater and arts criticism, particularly in our mainstream media. The evening will be made up of three parts. First Bill Marx will discuss the history of arts criticism in Boston (it has not always been so grim) and then sketch … Continued