“Boston Ballerina: A Dancer, A Company, An Era,” by Laura Young and Janine Parker will be introduced in a number of book signings. As a charter member of Boston Ballet and its predecessor, New England Civic Ballet, Laura Young has been affiliated with the company longer than any other dancer in its history. This book … Continued
KAIROS will present an experimental work-in-progress performance of “Ministry of ♀”, a contemporary dance-theater piece exploring what it means to simply ‘be’ female in today’s world under the pressures of femininity objectified. Through the examination of media driven archetypes and clichés, “Ministry of ♀” illustrates the disturbing, unattainable standards created by gender stereotypes and society’s … Continued
An Open Peformance event featuring works by: Michael Figueroa Emily Beattie & Heather Stewart Aimed at audience feedback and interaction this performance event is intended to support and inform the artist process. With an artist talk back with Sarah Mae Gibbons This performance is supported by The Boston Foundation
Need a break from leftovers, family, and holiday shopping? Join us on November 26th for a night of belly dance. If you’ve never been, Cafe Raqs is a place for New England’s belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform in a fun, professional and supportive environment! Our line-up this month includes veterans from … Continued
The Dance Complex presents four evenings of dance featuring a spectacular lineup of dancers and choreographers from the I-95 corridor at Route 95 Dances. Route 95 Dances, featuring choreography from miles near and far by Ali Kenner Brodsky, Audra Carabetta, Brian Crabtree, Alexander Davis, Junichi Fukuda, Kellie Ann Lynch, Betsy Miller, Lynn Modell, Dante Brown … Continued
Come together to witness Haitian contemporary dance and culture as Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) shares its latest interpretation of the immigrant experience. The evening will include a live dance performance, live Haitian music, media from JAE’s 2017 Haiti summer Institute AND an opportunity for everyone to let loose on the dance floor with a dj.
Ipswich Moving Company presents Pooka in the Woods – A Holiday Celtic Celebration in Story, Dance, and Music. A dance theater event for the whole family. The theatre is transformed into a magical forest where dancers turn into swans, aerial creatures become old ladies, and the Pooka (part human – part animal spirit) leads everyone in … Continued
The Napathya troupe from Kerala, India will present a very rare performance of Sanskrit Theater— KUDIYATTAM Kudiyattam is the last living performance tradition of Sanskrit theater in the world. Recognized by Unesco as preserving “masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity,” this remarkable, visually powerful tradition survived only in Kerala, in the far … Continued
It is October and we’ve got a show that is equal parts spooky and sparkly! If you’ve never been, Cafe Raqs is a place for New England’s belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform in a fun, professional and supportive environment! Our monthly line-up includes performances by veterans and up-and-coming dancers in a … Continued
Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington. Hip-hop and ballet. Urban Nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist! A true Boston story, local dance legend Tony Williams re-imagined the classic holiday tale to become a Boston inner-city story with a neon-buzz, blending the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the classical music of Tchaikovsky. Annually, … Continued