USE BDA’S DISCOUNT: Use code DANCER50 for 50% off (instructions below) Beauty, grace, strength: these are the hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, the magnificent Ailey dancers have inspired us, touched our hearts, and invited us to joyously clap along with them as they take their curtain calls in the … Continued
BDA is spreading the news about a critical initiative dance and in the arts in general. The Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture (MOAC)’s budget is slated for a 27% cut in 2027, which translates into a $1M cut of various arts programs. We need your help to PACK THE HEARING CHAMBER with Boston’s artists, … Continued
Facilitated by Alexander Davis, this drop-in workshop is for anyone interested in building a sustainable solo dancing practice. Through guided scores, attention practices, and pleasure-focused improvisation, participants will explore what holds their interest, and what they actually want to spend time doing as movers. The class offers tools for working alone in the studio (or … Continued
Holding Space: for Then and Now is a contemporary dance production that explores the relationship between our past and current selves. This collaborative showcase brings together two choreographic voices whose shared artistic values prioritize the power of safe, supportive creative communities. The performance is structured as a dialogue between two landscapes: Then and Now. Together, … Continued
Kick off your night with good energy and zero stress! Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a fun night out, Boogie Night is all about enjoying the music, learning a little, and dancing your heart out 💃🕺 Schedule: * 7:00 PM – Semba Class: Easy, fun, and beginner-friendly! Learn the basics and get … Continued
Boston University’s Dance Theatre Group is pleased to present VISIONS 2026, a Spring Dance Concert. This production showcases a wide variety of original works by student choreographers and will take place in Boston University’s Dance Theatre. The pieces range from traditional to experimental, thematic to abstract, and lighthearted to contemplative. Highlighting the talent and creativity … Continued
Choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener return to the ICA with their newest experiment, Open Machine. Exploring the relationship between human and machine intelligence, Mitchell and Riener enact a constantly shifting, multi-sensory performance that blurs the boundaries between public and private perceptions. Featuring a sweeping sound score by vocal artist Charmaine Lee and electronic musician … Continued
Chavi Bansal’s Boston-based Vimoksha Dance Company presents an evening of three powerful interdisciplinary works. “Touched by Water,” with original music by Heiko Dijker (Netherlands) and Ustad Sabir Khan (India), explores gender disparity in India. “Salt Soaked,” with an original score by Inga Chinilina, is a visceral choreographic portrayal of immigration stories that weaves together audience-contributed … Continued
Janelle Gilchrist Dance Troupe will be featured in Horizon Ensemble’s Concert for a special one-night performance. The Experience: A powerful blend of live music, recorded speech, and contemporary choreography.
⚠️WARNING: this night may cause excessive smiling, very close dancing, and the sudden urge to say “just one more song.” We’re turning up the heat with KIZ KONPA: Gouyad Edition — a night where smooth kizomba meets soulful konpa and that irresistible gouyad spice. The kind of music that makes you lean in a little … Continued