Hello BDA Community, Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) is excited to kick-off this week with a couple of announcements and opportunities. First, BDA’s annual Open Call Auditions and Dancer Health Day will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, September 14 at The Foundry in Cambridge. We’re in the process of determining the line-up of classes and physical … Continued
Hello BDA Community, As much as we’re enjoying dancing our way through the Summer, we’re also excited about dancing into the Fall. Among the season’s many opportunities to move is BDA’s annual Open Call Auditions and Dancer Wellness Day, which we’re in the process of finalizing and will share more details soon. In the … Continued
Hello BDA Community, As we make our way towards mid-August, we are organizing this year’s Open Call Audition and Dancer Health Day. We have received many questions about what’s in store for this edition and although we have been exploring some possibilities for improvement we want to hear from you. How can this event benefit YOU the … Continued
Dear BDA Community, While I have no idea who comes up with some of the crazy ideas behind national theme days, yesterday just so happened to be National Wiggle Your Toes Day! At Boston Dance Alliance, we’re all about encouraging people to “wiggle it a little bit” but also recognize the importance of taking … Continued
Hello BDA Community, This year’s Olympic Games are making history in many ways, such as including Breaking for the first time. Team USA includes 4 break dancers (2 B-girls and 2 B-boys) who will compete August 9 and 10, respectively. Judges will compare two dancers at a time and score them considering 5 key elements: vocabulary, technique, … Continued
Dear BDA Community: Hope you’re enjoying summer and all of the season’s dance events–many of which are highlighted in this week’s Pro-Motion newsletter. The end of this week marks National Disability Independence Day. Consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) law that it commemorates. Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) is proud to support … Continued
Hello BDA Community, As we groove through mid-July and navigate heat waves, I hope you’re finding ways to stay cool. One of my favorite parts of the summer is the opportunity to take a dance-centered trip. There are many opportunities this week to engage with dance as an observer or as a participant and some of … Continued
Dear BDA Community, Coming into July, we’re still riding high from Boston Dance Alliance’s 30th anniversary celebration late last month at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Three highlights from this major milestone event included: Honoring Debra Cash, the 2024 recipient of BDA’s Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion Award, Raising over $12,500 for BDA’s mission, … Continued
When we navigate transitions, we discover unexpected rewards. After the departure of BDA’s long-term Executive Director last year, a BDA Board committee searched for an interim replacement – someone to navigate new territory and point BDA in a new direction. Scores of resumes and Zoom meetings later, we hired Aaron Myers for the six-month period. During the … Continued
Hello BDA Community, This Thursday June 27th from 5-7pm on at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Boston Dance Alliance will celebrate its 30th anniversary and would love for you to join us as we commemorate this major milestone. Attendees can look forward to an opening series of dance solos, food & drinks, plus … Continued