Dancemaker Paul Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30, 1954. That modest performance marked the beginning of 64 years of unrivaled creativity, and in the decades that followed, Mr. Taylor became a cultural icon and one of American history’s most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon … Continued
MASTER CLASS Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 @ 2:30 PM Free and open to the public, for ages 14 and up. All levels of experience welcome! PERFORMANCE Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 @ 7:30 PM Public Performance at Academic Arts Center 240 Central Street, Lowell, MA $10 General Admission $5 Seniors/Non MCC Students MCC Students: Free
One of France’s most well-travelled troupes, Lyon Opera Ballet has revolutionized the classical ballet world with a bold, vast, and diverse repertory. Continuing its commitment to showcasing contemporary choreographers, this triple bill program features works by three female choreographers–Lucinda Childs, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Maguy Marin–all set to Beethoven’s beloved masterpiece “Grosse Fuge.” Post-performance … Continued
We invite you to learn about Salem State University’s dance program at Dance Studio Day! Take free dance classes from our esteemed faculty, Meghan McLyman, Betsy Miller, and Jojo Caidor! The event will be held at 12:30 pm in the O’Keefe Center, dance studio 303, and is geared towards high school juniors or seniors thinking … Continued
Immerse yourself in an evening of Indian classical arts – Experience exquisite dance, music, fine arts and culinary delights from the Indian subcontinent.
BEYOND THE BALLROOM is an interactive evening celebrating the multiple facets of ballroom dance. Come to cheer on young dancers in a mock competition, participate in some social dancing, learn something new about ballroom, and enjoy a world class performance by US National Showdance Champions, Nazar Batih and Mariko Cantley.
GANG TAE THE HIELANDS Be entranced by the swirl of the kilts, the skirl of the bagpipes, the sweep of the harp, and dance to the swing of the fiddle as Highland Dance Boston and Guests take you on a tour of the Scottish highlands through its dance and music.
For more than 20 years, Reggie Wilson and his Fist and Heel Performance Group have explored the spiritual and mundane traditions of Africa and its diaspora through contemporary dance. Expanding on his previous research of African American spiritual worship and movement, Wilson’s newest work, POWER, considers how the Black Shaker community might have lived and worshipped. POWER takes … Continued
Cantankerous Creatures’ Ground/Breaking will feature original dance works by award winning choreographer Alice Klock and Cantankerous Creatures Artistic Director Adrian Hoffman in an evening designed to explore how the inner language of contemporary dance can be made fully accessible to live audiences, both experienced and brand new to the form. The Cantankerous company of five … Continued
Come join your friends and neighbors for an evening of great music, dancing and camaraderie, while benefiting those seeking refuge in our local communities. The night will feature the highly danceable music of Stanley and the Undercovers playing classic rock from the ’60s and ’70s, as well as a range of international desserts. A cash bar will … Continued