Cambridge Carnival International is a colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions. Carnival secretly allowed public communication and cultural bonding for the Afro-Caribbean cultures from as far back as the 1600s. The festival, now a Cambridge institution, attracts thousands of people and is the largest festival in Cambridge. The highlight of the … Continued
The Boston Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th from 11am – 6:00 pm in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. This annual event is designed to showcase the visual and performing arts in Boston, and kicks off the Open Studios happening throughout the Fall in Boston’s neighborhoods. The Boston Arts Festival features more … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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