Elegant black-and-gold flyer for “After Dark: A Sparkle Social — Mela’s Birthday Edition” on Saturday, October 31 at ME Collective in West Bridgewater, MA. The glamorous design features gold lettering, candlelight, a disco ball, sparkling glassware, and black-and-gold décor.
October 31, 2026
9:00 pm - 2:00 am

The lights go down. The music goes up. And once again, we have a birthday to celebrate 🎉 Join EJ Dance Studio & ME Collective for AFTER DARK: A Sparkle Social — Mela’s Birthday Edition, an evening of dancing, connection, great music, and just the right amount of sparkle ✨ We’ll kick things off at … Continued

Flyer for the event featuring an image of a person standing behind a table filled with various household items. The person is holding a pair of brown boots and looking at them. Text about the event and logo for The Dance Complex are included.
November 1, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A deeply intimate, yet universal, personal narrative, dance-opera-play, and comic drama that is a winner of multiple awards. “Inheritance: A Litany” is a deeply intimate, yet universal, personal narrative, dance-opera-play, and comic drama created and performed by Janis Brenner. Inspired by Ms. Brenner’s late parents, the 51-minute work is a journey into the myriad of … Continued

Flyer depicts a calendar page with "Circus Up Annual Benefit Show" in red letters, surrounding the event name are photos of a man balancing a hat on his chin, a very serious clown, and a group of performers in a line with multi-colored rings around their faces.
November 6, 2026
2:15 pm

Circus Up Hosts 7th Annual Benefit Show Featuring Local and National Circus Artists and Dancers BOSTON, Mass. Sunday, November 8th, 2026 – The nonprofit Circus Up is celebrating another year of using social circus to expand possibilities for youth with its annual benefit circus show Sunday, November 8th at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. … Continued

Promotional flyer for a Scottish Dance concert and ceilidh, titled the “Old World Meets the New”. The central photo depicts the featured artists Alasdair White and Eric McDonald standing in front of a tree, Alasdair playing his fiddle and Eric with his guitar poised casually over his shoulder. A banner across the top invokes the huge Scottish presence for this summer’s World Cup games in Boston, featuring the words “The Celebration Continues” on a bold Tartan Army background, framed by a construction cone on the left and a bagpiper silhouette on the right. Also included are the logo and web address of the presenting organization RSCDS Boston, a QR code linking to the Regent Theatre’s ticketing page, and the logo of the NH Scot sponsoring organization.
November 8, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Tartan Army has left town, but Boston’s celebration of all things Scottish continues as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Boston presents its annual Concert and Ceilidh, titled “The Old World Meets the New”. Join us for a joyous afternoon of music, highland dancing, and country dancing – onstage and for everyone! The … Continued

Poster for event featuring a photo of dancers on stage in a squatting position holding long skinny props and gazing outward. Logos for PTC Punjabi, MCC, the Barr Foundation, and Mirchi Nation are included as well as a QR code and text about the event.
November 14, 2026
6:00 pm

Don’t miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the North America! This will be our 23rd year and we’re looking for it to be our biggest and best yet! Bhangra is a folk dance from India that is very high energy and really fun to watch. People have compared it to a fusion of hip hop … Continued

Poster for Dirty Dancing: The Musical. A man in a dark tank top and a woman in a knotted white shirt and denim shorts kneel facing each other, foreheads touching, against a glowing pink-and-purple background. Text reads “It was the summer that changed everything.” Performances November 18 to 22, 2026, at Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Dirty Dancing: The Musical

Emerson Colonial Theatre
November 18, 2026
7:30 pm
November 19, 2026
2:00 pm
November 19, 2026
7:30 pm

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden … Continued

Ballet dancers in vibrant red costumes performing The Nutcracker

Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College
November 27, 2026
1:00 pm
November 27, 2026
6:00 pm
November 28, 2026
1:00 pm

35 Seasons, One Timeless Tradition: Tickets Now on Sale for Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Season: Tradition & Transformation. This beloved holiday tradition features beautiful dancing, stunning costumes, enchanting sets, and memorable performances for audiences of all ages. From … Continued

Image taken from above of 20+ dancers all facing the mirror, lunging with arms extended to the side.
December 6, 2026
10:00 am

The Inaugural Teen Immersion Project (TIP) is a one-day pre-professional intensive designed for dancers ages 13–18 who are exploring collegiate dance programs, conservatories, and professional training opportunities. ​ Through contemporary technique, repertory, mentorship, and audition preparation, participants will experience Boston Dance Theater’s artistic process while gaining practical insight into the pathways available to aspiring professional … Continued

Promotional poster for The River Echoes, a dance-theatre production by Kaaya Vritti and Souls of India. The poster features dancers in flowing, expressive poses against a dark blue, atmospheric background evoking water and a river. Large text reads “The River Echoes,” with performance information for December 19–20, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts. The poster includes production and presenter information and a QR code directing viewers to the ticketing page.

The River Echoes

Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts
December 19, 2026
3:30 pm
December 20, 2026
3:30 pm

The River Echoes is an original dance-theatre production by Kaaya Vritti, a Boston-area collective creating contemporary work rooted in Indian performing traditions. Drawing on classical and traditional movement vocabularies including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Chhau, and Kalaripayattu, alongside contemporary forms such as Navanritya, the work uses the river as a lens through which to explore myth, … Continued

Circle of people dancing
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A community barn dance includes dances in circles, squares, and lines – the dancing is both easy and fun! Dances are led by a caller, who teaches every dance. It’s a community event – dancers of every age are welcome; singles, couples, and families. No previous dance experience necessary! Bring your friends! Wear cool, comfortable … Continued