Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture, Tourism and founding partner FirstWorks will once again host PVDFest, Providence’s free outdoor signature arts festival, September 8-10, 2023. Again, artists and performers from around the corner and around the globe will come to the Creative Capital, further building our reputation as a … Continued
Due to international passport issues for Belize-based Garifuna Collective, their FirstWorks Summer Beats concert has been moved to a new date and time: Wednesday, July 19, 6 PM at Roger Williams Park Bandstand. This multi-generational music ensemble is the living embodiment of a unique Afro-Caribbean heritage. As representatives of the Garifuna people, a distinct language … Continued
An Afternoon of Inspiring Dance! Includes New England based professional and youth dance companies A special performance by Saving Grace Dance Ensemble of a suite of José Limón’s “There is a Time” made possible by arrangement with The José Limón Dance Foundation, Inc. directed by reconstructor Kathryn Alter. The performance promises a wide variety of … Continued
The Center for Arts at the Armory heats up the stage this summer with “Feet Keep the Beat”–a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival! CAA is thrilled to bring together vibrant and diverse communities of Flamenco, Irish, Tap, Kathak, Body Percussion and other flavors of percussive dance from around the world. Join us on August … Continued
Join the 2023 Jacob’s Pillow Curriculum in Motion® Institute artists as they share lively interactive presentations about their work exploring the power of dance to uplift the human condition. Artists share their experiences with dance beyond the stage, in sites from public schools to parks; hospitals to retreat centers. A Q&A will follow the presentations. … Continued
This not to be missed evening of 8 thrilling pieces of choreography will take place at The Windhover Performing Arts Center in Rockport, Massachusetts. The intimate setting enhances Ballet Papillon’s mission to create a community oriented atmosphere among its dancers and audience members. As Executive Artistic Director, Katina Kumar, is committed to delivering the highest … Continued
𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑒𝒉𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝐹𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 is a graceful dance of undulating movements inspired by Bellydance styles and the petalous philosophies of a rose. The blossoming of self in unified fields —an unfolding of the creative body led by intuitive, experimental, and classical dance techniques— visionary teachings merging art and culture for flower season. “He who wants a rose … Continued
Dance Lab with Joe Daly, a New York-based dance educator, is a hands-on exploratory session, equivalent to a ballet barre class for classical Indian dancers. Through working genre-technique, careful observation and analysis, the instructor will engage the dancers where they are in their movement habit in dance. This session will offer a practical, low-impact approach … Continued
Join us on Saturday July 8th at 4:30PM or 8 PM at Mass Motion Dance in Brighton for N2, an exclusive first look at Nozama’s newest works. This showing will feature seven never-before-seen works by the collective’s members. During our historic 10th anniversary season, storytelling takes center stage in works exploring coming of age, falling … Continued
Showcasing a wide range of movement styles, this performance celebrates the vibrancy of the variety that occurs at The Dance Complex every day. Experience new and recent works by teaching artists, performed by both professional and dedicated student dancers in this eclectic program. This year’s concert will feature works by: Johara Boston Jackie O’Riley Patrick … Continued