Experience dance up close and personal with BB@home, an exclusive opportunity to witness an intimate performance at Boston Ballet’s headquarters in Boston’s historic South End. February’s BB@home showcases the talent of Boston Ballet II, Boston Ballet’s second company, in a diverse program highlighting the skill and artistry of the next generation of young professional artists.
When Mikko Nissinen’s fresh take on this quintessential ballet debuted in 2014 it was hailed as “luminous” by The Wall Street Journal. See it again or for the first time-do not miss this timeless tale of sorcery, deceit, and eternal love as it won’t return to the stage for several years.
This program reflects the many facets of contemporary ballet. Martinez’s Resonance has been described by critics as a “rush of beauty, speed and surprises.” See it along with Vesak’s deeply emotional and exhilarating “Belong,” and world premieres by former Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Yury Yanowsky and by award-winning choreographer Karol Armitage. Dubbed “the punk ballerina” … Continued
Boston Ballet will be hosting a film screening of “Only When I Dance” featuring Boston Ballet company member Irlan Silva. The film follows two poor Brazilian ballet students in their quest to escape the slums of Rio de Janiero. One critic notes that “what sets this documentary apart from so many other ballet films is … Continued
A series of shorts showcasing 3 NACHMO Artists each evening preceding CATALYST Performances Friday January 29th, 7:00-7:45PM Juliana Utz Josie Bray Lily Cryan Cupcake/Muffin* Saturday January 30th, 7:00-7:45PM Deadfall Meghan Carmichael Carlee Travis Sunday January 31st, 6:00-6:45PM Heather Brown Jordan Jamil* Claire Johannes* Penumbra *artists marked with an asterisk will be presenting this work again … Continued