What Ascends from Ashes choreographed by Ronnie Terrell Thomas, founder and artistic Director of Mystique Illusions, is a conceptual ballet adaptation of the mythological story of the Phoenix, who obtains new life by raising from the ashes of his predecessor. What Ascends from Ashes is the arc of a person’s life, how their spirit … Continued
This program will feature Kenner Brodsky and Swain’s latest collaboration- the most depressing piece… , excerpts from PARt as well as Under the Shiny, a collaboration with Andy Russ of Passive Aggressive Novelty Co.
On March 1 through March 3, choreographer Ali Kenner Brodsky and musician MorganEve Swain will present PARt, a multifaceted performance piece of dance, music and art. PARt is reflecting on memories in and amongst movements, music and visual landscapes. Kenner Brodsky and Swain create raw, emotional material, pulled from experience in loss and growth. Swain’s … Continued
The concept of Showdown is to put the best Fusion, and Bollywood/Hindi-Film teams up against one another and let the judges have the unenviable task of selecting the best team of the night. Teams from all over North America & Canada will compete to be crowned the Showdown champion. Fusion is a combination of any … Continued
Join us on January 28th for the first Cafe Raqs of 2018! 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 the New England belly dance community and up-and-coming … Continued
If You Knew You Then is a patchwork reconstruction of circumstances evolved from revisiting past behaviors and memories of the dancers’ younger selves. Emerged from themes such as leader and follower, aggression, tension and support, and peer influence, the 60-minute work builds a robust movement landscape where the performers are challenged with negotiating group chemistry … Continued
Transitional State attempts to describe, through a nonlinear narrative, characters overwhelmed by life transitions leading to a state of emotional unraveling, expressed through the movement and laughter. Through mercurial weight shifts we will explore how these sudden shifts, optimistically force us to adapt. Phases, a duet for longtime friends and dancers Karen Klein and Kelley … Continued
Sasso & Company’s Deeply Rooted program will showcase a brand new world premiere piece exploring the psychological theory of attachment as well as fan favorite company repertory. As part of the company’s mission to create a greater sense of connectivity in the Boston dance community, Sasso & Company is excited to be presenting the work … Continued
An evening of durational performance, participatory installation and reception with artists Anya Smolnikova and Jared Williams. Step into a brave new world in Rainbow Collapse, where artists smolnikova + williams imagine how a dystopian utopia might grow from the ashes of a complete societal and environmental collapse. Both darkly foreboding and hopeful at the same … Continued
One hour lesson in Brazilian Forró dance from Wanderson Terterelho & Raisa Abdeen from Os Forrozeiros Dance Group followed by a dance party featuring Forró music. No Partner necessary. Beginners welcome! Doors open 7pm Lesson starts at 7:30pm Dance party 8:30-10pm $15 at door $12 online presale