In the summer of 2016, Cuisine & Confessions wowed Boston audiences nightly with The 7 Fingers’ trademark acrobatic and choreographic prowess combined with on-stage cooking. Now, the company returns with Reversible, a whimsical and vibrant U.S. premiere where eight virtuosic performers travel through time and space to honor their elders. Reversible represents the best of contemporary circus by shining … Continued
Events
Screening: “Primaria”
Documentary, 83 mins, Mary Jane Doherty, USA/Cuba, 2016 Co-presented by the Boston Dance Alliance Daniela, Arlette and Alex, age nine, are just beginning their training in Cuba’s world famous ballet program. They’re young, they’re Cuban, they’re dancers. But this is where their similarities end. Through cinematic tableaux interwoven with intensely private moments at home and … Continued
Screening: La Chana
Documentary, 82 mins, Lucija Stojevic, Spain, 2017 Co-presented by Boston Dance Alliance With depth, humor and pathos, La Chana celebrates the charisma and flair of a self-taught Gypsy flamenco dancer who in the 1960s-80s rose to international stardom and then suddenly vanished from the public eye at the height of her career. Peter Sellers saw … Continued
BRENDA BUFALINO presents THE MOUNTAIN SUITE: ODE to THE SHAWANGUNKS
BUFALINO/FONDA COLLABORATIONS have performed throughout America and Europe for over 15 years. Their program consists of original compositions, jazz standards, and electronic look improvisations, as well as Bufalino’s performance piece “Diary of a Racing Pigeon.” In her career that expands over decades, Ms. Bufalino has performed in most major concert halls throughout America, Europe, Australia … Continued
Designed to support original, innovative, and risk-taking artistic ventures to nurture and to grow the careers of choreographers, Next Steps for Boston Dance responds to the needs of dance artists working in multiple genres to have the flexibility to push creative boundaries, work in dedicated spaces, and have mentorship and/or skill development opportunities. Next Steps … Continued
Designed to support original, innovative, and risk-taking artistic ventures to nurture and to grow the careers of choreographers, Next Steps for Boston Dance responds to the needs of dance artists working in multiple genres to have the flexibility to push creative boundaries, work in dedicated spaces, and have mentorship and/or skill development opportunities. Next Steps … Continued
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant- Information Session
Designed to support original, innovative, and risk-taking artistic ventures to nurture and to grow the careers of choreographers, Next Steps for Boston Dance responds to the needs of dance artists working in multiple genres to have the flexibility to push creative boundaries, work in dedicated spaces, and have mentorship and/or skill development opportunities. Next Steps … Continued
Windhover: Diner en Couleur: Featuring mini dance performances by Beth Soll and Forty Steps Dance.
Come and enjoy this sumptuous event on the idyllic grounds of Windhover, featuring mini dance performances by NYC based dancer & choreographer Beth Soll and Forty Steps Dance. Bring your own picnic dinner (with settings) and join us at our extravagant white-clothed tables arrayed with flowers. Toast the enchanted performances happening on the outdoor stage … Continued
Jo-Mé Dance Theatre Perform 4 New Works By Joe Gonzalez and Diaman Wood that relates to the essential nature of these choreographers and the company. With co-artistic direction by May-Lisa Candler Jo-Mé Dance Theatre seeks to share with their audience a Journey that betrays the human conditions in todays world and up beat dancing that … Continued
Join us for an evening celebrating the life and work of Leonard Cohen in song, dance, and poetry. Poets Charles Coe, Richard Waring, and David Gullette (The Poets’ Theatre) take us on a journey through the career of Leonard Cohen, exploring the significance behind songs performed by musical guests. Musicians include Tony Trischka, Mark Erelli, … Continued