Come cool off by the fountain on the plaza in front of Trinity Church! A Boston tradition since 1971, FAC’s free outdoor summer folk dances in Boston offers basic instruction and dancing for all, sometimes accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. Beginners,…

The Newport Dance Festival (formerly known as Great Friends Dance Festival) features five visiting dance companies (Thomas/Ortiz Dance, Ballet Dallas, Matthew Westerby Company, Trainor Dance, and CONTINUUM Contemporary/Ballet), accompanied by Newport’s own Island Moving Company. Special theme nights, Weds 17th Dogs and Dance;  Thurs July 18 Picnic Contest; Friday July 19, Pride Night

Jacob’s Pillow is excited to host Dutch choreographer Didy Veldman, a prominent figure in the European contemporary dance scene. Her London-based company Umanoove makes their U.S. debut with The Happiness Project, an intricate, physical, and theatrical full-length work for four dancers, made in collaboration with celebrated violinist/composer Alexander Balanescu, who performs live. The Happiness Project…

“A tour de force of artistic storytelling” (The Los Angeles Times), this audience favorite returns to the Ted Shawn Theatre for the first time in five years with seven performances, having amassed one of the most extensive Jacob’s Pillow performance record of any artist, appearing more than 20 times since 1986. In a special remounting,…

“CAST” and “AUTHOR” are part of a trilogy of works that draw from a collection of audio and video recordings generated with 15 accomplished NYC performing artists, concerning the process of casting and the complexities of representation. How do we represent one another? Who represents us? Each piece in the trilogy is a standalone work….

beheard.world and the Cambridge Arts Council FLOW Grant Program Present Two Evenings of Free Public Performances to be seen consecutively if you like and free food in Cambridge Parks Invisible Imprints Thursday, July 18th Food served at 6:00 PM, Performance starts at 6:45 at the Clement Morgan Park basketball Court, on Corner of Columbia Street…

THE DAY is a new music/dance work by cellist Maya Beiser, dancer Wendy Whelan, and choreographer Lucinda Childs, with music by David Lang. A collaboration among legends, THE DAY is a sensory exploration of two journeys—life and the eternal, post-mortal voyage of the soul. This bold work explores universal themes through the shared language of…

Creating 147 original works over the course of his career, Paul Taylor is remembered for dances that capture life’s joys and tackle some of society’s most complex issues. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2019 will be Paul Taylor Dance Company’s 18th Pillow appearance with special initiatives to mark the passing of their founder. As part of…

“One of the brightest lights in tap today” (The New Yorker) Caleb Teicher and innovative pianist and composer Conrad Tao collaborate in “More Forever,” a new evening-length work. On a stage filled with a thin layer of sand, dancers explore American dance forms such as tap, vernacular jazz, and Lindy Hop, set to Tao’s new…

Reach is a five-week program that trains teen apprentices in dance and choreography, helping them to develop essential skills in a structured, educational environment. The program provides a quality art experience to thousands of urban youth when the teens and professionals take their work on tour. Reach combines innovative choreography and professional dance instruction to…