Conference of the Birds is a multimedia movement theater work by ANIKAYA Dance Theater, inspired by the 12th century poem of Farid Ud din Attar, and embodying stories gathered from modern-day refugees and other migrants. The play is directed by choreographer Wendy Jehlen in collaboration with an ensemble of dancer/choreographers from from Benin, Brazil, Egypt, … Continued
Boston Ballet presents Winter Experience, an unforgettable program that showcases a bouquet of the best of neoclassical ballet. “Audiences will be taken on a journey filled with surprises,” said Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. The program begins and ends with the finest examples of Balanchine’s signature style in his Symphony in Three Movements and Mozartiana. Yakobson’s … Continued
“Ouroboros” by Nejla Yatkin is an evening length interactive theatrical solo dance presented in the round. The dance piece resurrects and centers the ancient healing symbol of Ouroboros through personal story telling including multiple languages – English, German, Turkish and ASL, dance (contemporary and Middle Eastern dance), original audio composition by Shamou, and song (cabaret … Continued
Featuring exquisite dancing, enchanting music, and a timeless tale of love and loss, Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake, an epic story that brings the best of classical ballet to the stage. Renowned as a masterpiece, Swan Lake enthralls audiences with its coveted principal roles and iconic corps de ballet. Audiences will fall in … Continued
Balkan Music Night is the premier local event presenting the music and dance of southeastern Europe, with its distinctive vocal harmonies and compelling rhythmic music and dance. Sponsored by the Folk Arts Center of New England, Balkan Music Night returns to the Armory for a fun-filled night of participatory dancing, music appreciation, and community. They … Continued
BoSoma Dance Company is excited to present “INTERCONNECTIONS,” an evening of contemporary dance in Boston this Spring, directed by Katherine Hooper. BDC will showcase a vibrant and diverse collection of performances featuring two new pieces by former BoSoma Dance Company members Stephanie Boisvert and Julia Sykes. BDC will be bringing back works by acclaimed choreographer … Continued
Munroe Center for the Arts will come alive with music, dance, and adult refreshments as Off Beat Tap Company hosts the second iteration of its Seasonal Suites! Guests will enjoy short “suites” of jazz music and tap dancing while savoring wintry “sweets” and cocktails. Socialize with friends and neighbors amidst the sounds of jazz standards … Continued
Through the metaphor of “gray space” and “blue skies,” this performance journey—driven by original marimba compositions blending African diasporic traditions—moves from melancholy reflection to a place of acceptance, unity, and joy. With layered choreography and a transformative emotional arc, the piece delves into the inner dialogue of the conscious creative navigating societal and cultural expectations … Continued
Varvara is both a response to Alexander Rodchenko’s photograph “Performing Furniture” (1922), which features his artistic collaborator and life partner Varvara Stepanova, and to Stepanova’s body of creative work. One of the prominent Russian Constructivist artists, Stepanova’s endeavors include textiles, visual poetry, costumes, and set designs. Konstantin Rudnitsky, a Soviet theater critic of their time, … Continued
DANCE DATE is a dance-for-all workshop that invites paired participants ages 8+ to explore communication, trust, and creativity with a loved one through contemporary dance and creative movement. Class requires no prior experience with dance: theater-based eye contact/focus exercises, ”trust fall” exercises, and elements of dance theory are employed to build trust and connection, while … Continued