When you cross the ocean from the homeland, what do you lose, what do you gain, and what do you carry? Through Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance, natya dance collective centers the memories of ancestors shaped by colonialism and struggle for a better life. We express joy, strength, heartache, and loss as we trace journeys from … Continued
The StepCrew is a dynamic dance production combining three styles of percussive dance — Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley — in a fully realized theatrical setting. This amazing company is led by Cara Butler and Pilatzke brothers Jon and Nathan. Soloist Cara Butler is best known as The Chieftains’ top Irish dancer for the last … Continued
Finding Space brings outer space to the stage, intertwining science, humanity, and movement. In this powerful, evening-length work, twelve performers bring to life the untold stories of those in space sciences. They step into orbit, sharing their rarely centered stories and tracing the invisible threads between identity and discovery. Stories from past, present, and future … Continued
A Brand New Classic Experience the magic of Alice in Wonderland like never before! United Dance Company presents the world premiere of this bold new production choreographed by Gianni Di Marco. Journey down the rabbit hole into a dazzling world of imagination, where classical technique meets contemporary flair in a breathtaking celebration of movement, storytelling, … Continued
“Mother Tongue” is a rhythm tap performance that celebrates language and diversity through movement and sound. Set to a soundtrack featuring female vocalists singing in multiple languages from around the world, the show immerses audiences in a lively, non-Anglicized experience that highlights rhythm as a universal language. Ryan P. Casey, an Open Doors Residency Artist, … Continued
Tribute to Maestro Sabicas is a celebration of the legendary Agustín Castellón Campos, better known simply as Sabicas. For 40 years, Sabicas’s home was the welcoming stop for flamenco artists arriving in the United States—establishing New York as an unlikely epicenter of the art. Guitarists Gerardo Núñez, Latin Grammy–winner Antonio Rey, and Álvaro Martinete are … Continued
With exciting choreography and stellar dancers, New York City–based Gibney Company presents a breadth of works by emerging and renowned choreographers who are committed to exploring connections between the rigorous, often superhuman, physicality of contemporary dance alongside responsive, humanistic storytelling. The company will perform William Forsythe’s “Trio (of six)”, Roy Assaf’s “A Couple,” and Lucinda … Continued
Winter Experience features two powerful ballets that have made an impact on dance history, Jorma Elo’s Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring), and Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon. Jorma Elo created Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) set to Stravinsky’s iconic score for Boston Ballet in 2009. The original version of … Continued
BDA’s new quarterly series, Dance Dialogue, is designed to celebrate our members and create more opportunities for networking, conversation, and collaboration. Each session will include BDA updates, an overview of membership benefits, and an open space for members to exchange ideas and share announcements. Join the first Dance Dialogue and help shape the future of … Continued
Join us in the All Seasons Barn at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester for a one-of-a-kind dance concert performed by Liquid Spine, a global dance series that unearths the environmental needs of our water systems through movement, community, and conversation. Their latest project, BYCATCH, brings to life the stories of marine animals impacted by entanglement, … Continued