Dance for World Community Festival Week kicks off with the Dance on Film Series, June 5-7, 2017 at The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge. Finding Heaven Under Our Feet: Making Modern Dance follows choreographer and dance historian Dr. Jody Weber’s work with her Somerville-based modern dance company to address community engagement, audience education and the ability of … Continued
Dance for World Community Festival Week kicks off with the Dance on Film Series, June 5-7, 2017 at The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge. Rize explores the dance forms of Clowning and Krumping which started in Los Angeles around the time of the 1992 riots that followed the Rodney King verdict. The film stars Lil’ C and … Continued
A Windhover residency of Paul Taylor II culminates in three dance performances on the outdoor stage (if weather allows) or inside the back studio on a first come first-served limited basis. Thursday and Friday night’s performances include the late Ina Hahn’s choreography to two sections of Bach’s cello suite no.6 performed live by cellist Josh … Continued
Bring It! Live is back by overwhelming demand and set to take the stage July 15th at the Wang Center. Catch Miss D & the Dancing Dolls from Lifetime’s Bring It! performing their hottest, never-before-seen routines live on stage in an all new show! Audiences across the nation will be enamored by the fierce, original, … Continued
Dance UP features six of the most promising and skilled dance makers in New England today. Identical twins Bobby and Billy McClain have performed hip-hop dance for 30 years as the Wondertwins. Tap dance company Subject:Matter presents new and cutting-edge tap dance work under the direction of Ian Berg. James Morrow brings hip-hop culture to … Continued
Once again, the streets of Somerville are alive with dance. On June 3, the companies are Ali Kenner Brodsky & Co, Anikaya and Jimena Bermejo. On June 17 Fukudance opens the evening followed by Betsy Miller & Matthew Cumbie and Weber Dance. It’s an ideal way to get to know some of our lively … Continued
RIVERDANCE, the internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world for the past 20 years, is celebrating its sensational run with a 20th Anniversary World Tour. Riverdance is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. It comes directly to … Continued
The Crabtree Carabetta Collective A Performance & Fundraiser by Brian Crabtree and Audra Carabetta 8(ATE) is a new dance from choreographer Brian Crabtree. Using words that have more than one pronunciation and can turn from a noun to a verb with simple inflection, a basic material that involves both gestures that say specific things and … Continued
This immersive multi-media experience, telling a compelling story of life choices, uses a unique combination of contemporary dance, Latin ballroom, live music, and film with 30 performers on stage. This world premier production features contemporary choreography by Helena Froehlich, world class Latin ballroom dancers, live music by renowned jazz musician Stan Strickland, and an appearance by actor/musician … Continued
DanceVisions, Inc. celebrates its 35th anniversary with 35, an evening of dances with choreography by Margot Parsons, Marin Orlosky Randow, and Christine McDowell along with original musical scores by Ai Isshiki and Steven Milton, by Abby Swidler, and with lighting design by Lynda Rieman. The performance includes, solos, duets, trios, and group works from past … Continued