Events + Classes

Dare to let your dreams take you on a journey filled with happiness and wonder. Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker mesmerizes audiences of all ages with its beloved characters, swoon-worthy sets, and unparalleled choreography. Join us for the first time or continue a holiday tradition and find out why Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the “gold standard” (The Boston Globe).

We’re excited to share that our new dance studio in the heart of Nubian Square, the JAE Dance Center, is scheduled to open in January 2026! Check out the JAE Dance Center at any our events this December, envision possibilities/ask questions, and co-create ways to integrate this new space into Boston’s cultural ecosystem. We invite … Continued

To conclude the Fall 2025 trimester, Boston Dance Theater’s Trainee Program will be performing a variety of work, as we celebrate their hard work and dedication! This will include a piece of BDT repertory, staged directly on the trainees, a brand new work created by Daniel Navarro Lorenzo, as well as solos by each trainee. … Continued

Choreographed by Founder and Artistic Director José Mateo and set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, JMBT’s The Nutcracker brings Clara’s dream world to life with festive sets, sumptuous costumes, and spectacular dancing. Over 100 children ages 6-18 join professional guest artists each year. JMBT’s The Nutcracker was recognized by Boston Magazine as “Best of Boston 2020 … Continued

Join us as the intersection of creation and experiencing. Sacredness of Togetherness: Art, Religion, and Processing It All is a unique, multidisciplinary performance and exploration where artists and audience members will investigate their relationships to religion. Structured as a gallery, attendees will be invited to interact with activities, move about the space, and witness performances … Continued

In its Boston debut, Canadian contemporary dance company Anne Plamondon Productions explores the body as a source of resilience and beauty in MYOKINE. Secreted by muscles when the body is in motion, myokines are often called “molecules of hope” for the sense of well-being and optimism they provide. For Plamondon, this process symbolizes the healing … Continued

Join Carmen S. Rizzo & Dancers for an evening of contemporary dance ranging from ooey-gooey to tempestuous qualities. Come dive in! “Lágrimas e Mel” (which translates to “Tears and Honey”) is an hour-long contemporary dance performance choreographed collaboratively. The evening is split into three parts: the first referring to tears, the second explores honey and … Continued

In its 25th year of theme and variation, PDM’s “Funny Uncle” series adapts this 2025 version to include dance, singing choirs of kids, and a cabaret number or two – all celebrating families we choose, rather than only the ones we are born to. In addition to PDM’s core collaborators performing their own works, guest … Continued

South Shore Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker. The classic holiday tradition is performed in Weymouth at Chapman Theatre by the only pre-professional school on the South Shore.

Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker”, a contemporary holiday classic that captures the spirit of Boston, returns to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre December 13-21 for its 25th season! This enchanting production showcases winter scenes set against the backdrop of downtown Boston, blending the vibrant rhythms of Duke Ellington with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Anchored in classical ballet, … Continued

BoSoma Youth Company, the pre-professional dance company of BoSoma School of Dance (BSD), is proud to present its annual winter concert, Holiday Spectacular: A Snow Globe Wish. This family-friendly production invites audiences to get into the holiday spirit and follow two dancers whose whispered wish transports them into a magical snow globe world. Their journey … Continued

Join Modern Connections for a three-day Winter Intensive at the Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center. This special 2.5-hour class series will feature stretch and strength; Horton-based center and across the floor; and phrase work. Take one, two, or all three classes. As a new Board member and enthusiastic supporter of Castle of our Skins’ (COOS) … Continued