Created by former Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company dancer Heidi Latsky, ON DISPLAY addresses our propensity to judge people by their physical appearance. For four hours on each of four days, more than 30 local performers representing the dance and disability communities will place themselves on display in this commentary on the body as … Continued
Events
As an artist and choreographer, Hassabi has developed a distinct practice relating the body to the still image and sculptural object; she recently presented an intensive installation at the Museum of Modern Art called Plastic, in which dancers moved throughout the museum at a barely perceptible pace during all museum hours for an entire month. … Continued
The summer concludes with a special appearance courtesy of Berklee’s recent commingling with Boston Conservatory: a contemporary dance performance by the award-winning Wilder Project. This dance, film, and stage company was founded by Holly Wilder and her cinematographer brother, Duncan. Their work is a touching display of movement representative of sweetness, sadness, interpersonal relationships, self-discovery, … Continued
Athletes and the Arts – Integrating the Science of Sports Medicine into the World of Performing Arts.
Boston Public Library- Copley Branch/Central Library-Commonwealth Salon
Open Conversations This special event will feature members of the national Athletes & the Arts coalition and local performing artists who will talk about ongoing efforts to integrate relevant sports medicine & wellness science into the underserved world of performing artists. The performing artist & the sport athletes face similar & unique challenges as they strive to … Continued
This is the 3rd annual DanceNOW Boston dance/cabaret series presented by The Bang Group. Featuring new dances by The Bang Group, Kelly Donovan, Michael Figueroa and hosted by Ryan Casey (June 10) and Bill Evans (June 11). Visit our website: www.thebanggroup.com
The Cambridge Arts River Festival boasts a wide array of Cambridge‐based visual and performing arts through collaborations with many local organizations and programs. The event features multiple stages of live national and local jazz, folk, world music, dance, poetry, and theater performances. Visitors also enjoy family entertainment, interactive art and demonstrations, crafts, and a grand … Continued
Ballet Brilliante: Balanchine, Duncan & More by Tony Williams Ballet Company
Strand Theater
Performances We are thrilled to produce this stunning menagerie of ballets that are exciting for the whole family! We open the show with a light-hearted Carnival of the Animals told with modern props and costumes, followed by a series of work from Isadora Duncan, staged by Ellen O’Reily; then we will perform the seldom seen “Glinka’s … Continued
The Dance Hall continues its 5th Anniversary celebration with the West African drum and dance that have been a part of it since the beginning. When the Dance Hall opened its doors in April of 2011, the Hall was filled with the energy of West African dance and drum and it’s been a weekly staple ever since … Continued
With the electric choreography of Jean Appolon, and set to the music of Haitian legend Toto Bissainthe, ANGAJE is a full-length production inspired by the struggle against homophobia and the power of Haitian folkloric culture in the fight for justice. In Haitian Creole, “Angaje” means “committed” or “engaged.” A talk back with Appolon and … Continued
Subject:Matter presents Some Pulp, a collaboration between big band composer Steve Bass and Subject:Matter director/choreographer Ian Berg. Some Pulp is an evening of new and exciting tap dance and superb swing music for a Boston audience.