A two-day event with films, live performances, and lectures about the self-proclaimed “Bad Boy of Music” and his two very different careers: ultra-modern composer in 1920s Paris, and pillar of Hollywood film music in the 1940s and ’50s. The festival will culminate on March 7 at 8:00 pm with the US premiere of a new … Continued
Symphony Nova and Tony Williams Ballet Company have partnered to present a lively evening of chamber music and dance, combining new dance works choreographed by three local dancers with instrumental-only selections. The original choreography and soaring classical music selections are juxtaposed by the intimate Gothic architecture of Old South Church. The collaborative performance with … Continued
Dance til the wee hours of the morning at the 32nd Balkan Music Night, a vibrant celebration of the rich musical traditions of the Balkans, and an immersive experience in music, dance, culture, and community. Since 1986, several hundred Balkan enthusiasts of all backgrounds have gathered annually in the Boston area to revel in the exciting rhythms … Continued
Formed in 1999, The Yuval Ron Ensemble endeavors to alleviate national, racial, religious, and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance of the people of the Middle East into a unique, mystical, spiritual, and inspiring musical celebration. The ensemble includes Jewish, Christian, and Muslim artists who have been actively involved in creating musical … Continued
Join us on Sunday, February 26th for the next Cafe Raqs! Our line-up this month features Moroccan, tribal, and American cabaret belly dance, as well as a Cafe Raqs first: a traditional hula performance! Beat the winter blues with Boston’s hottest dance artists and delicious food and drink from the cafe!
A ballet of ultimate beauty and a score of unparalleled perfection born at the Bolshoi in 1877. In the dual role of white swan Odette and her rival black swan Odile, prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova exudes both vulnerability and cunning through superb technical mastery, alongside the powerful and emotional Siegfried, Denis Rodkin. Including breathtaking scenes … Continued
Welcome to the world of Ohad Naharin, renowned choreographer and Artistic Director of the Batsheva Dance Company. One of the most buzzed-about Israeli films of the year, Mr. Gaga captures the elusive beauty of contemporary dance and immerses the audience in the creative process behind Batsheva’s unique performances. Using intimate rehearsal footage, extensive unseen archive materials and stunning dance … Continued
A Black History performance in dance, voice and spoken word depicting the struggles and successes of African Americans from slavery through current times.
In preparation for their NACHMO performance at the end of January, power//PLAY (Claire Johannes and Jordan Jamil Ahmed) will be hosting an open rehearsal at the Dance Complex this Saturday in Studio 7. After a physical and vocal warm-up, the open rehearsal will be spent investigating ways of using “club bodies” in performance, building structures … Continued
Something Else!!! is a new evening length collaboration between tap dance company Subject:Matter and the Factory Quartet. The work will deal with music by jazz legends like Ornette Coleman and Thelonious Monk as well as original compositions by the dancers and the band. The show’s format will be malleable, to give the artists the opportunity … Continued