Events + Classes

This program consists of two works that connect one of the most influential classical choreographers with an emerging new talent. A Boston premiere, The Dream is a one act ballet that tells the story of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream and is filled with mischievous characters, elaborate costumes, and lighthearted humor. The Dream features some … Continued

OnStage Dance Company is accepting applications for experienced and emerging choreographers for Season 30! Open to all dance styles. Pieces must be 3:00-4:30 in length, original, and designed for 5-14 dancers. Selected choreographers receive a stipend, cast, rehearsal space, costume rentals, and more. No paid performance opportunities — this is a community adult dance company. … Continued

Dance Party 101 is a fun, beginner friendly class designed to help you feel comfortable, confident, and free on the dance floor. This class breaks down popular party moves, grooves, and rhythms in a simple, approachable way so you can enjoy dancing without overthinking it. We focus on musicality, body awareness, and learning how to … Continued

An interactive demonstration of Breakin’ as community dance practice. Over the course of 45 minutes to an hour, Swift Charakterz invites you to get involved. The demonstration blends workshop elements with an ongoing cypher, allowing participants to get involved to whatever degree they are interested in (e.g. observing the cypher, learning on the side one-on-one … Continued

Longer days, warmer nights… and a dance floor ready to bloom. If winter had you hibernating, consider this your official invitation to come back out and move. Boogie Night is where dancers, music lovers, and curious first-timers all meet for one simple reason: good music and a packed dance floor. Start the evening learning a … Continued

Get up and dance with a live jazz band! Join Ian Berg for a tap dance jam session open to all experience levels. New to tap dance? Curious about how to talk to musicians? No problem, you can come early for a “how to” class to learn the basics. Free and open to the public. … Continued

Get the Irish spirit of community, music, dance and “the craic” (Irish for “fun times”) going strong! We’re thrilled to invite you to our building and performance space for an evening of fun for all ages. This evening of music, community, and dance is open to all. If you’re able, we ask for a suggested … Continued

OnStage Dance Company is holding dancer auditions for Season 30! Auditions are open to adult performers in four styles: Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, and Commercial. You will audition for a Level (1-3) in each style you attend. No paid performance opportunities — this is a community adult dance company. All levels welcome to audition. Audition Schedule: … Continued

Sign up for a free 15-minute PT screening. Get a brief movement or mobility assessment & time to discuss a current concern or discomfort. Leave with 1–2 personalized corrective exercises & practical next steps or referral guidance if needed. On March 29, the Artistic Athlete Health Collective and the Arts Action Consortium are hosting a … Continued

You’re invited to an open rehearsal for KAIROS’s April 17th ICA/Boston performance! Join KAIROS Dance Theater for an Open Rehearsal as we prepare for our performance at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, presented by Global Arts Live. From 1:00–2:30 PM, the studio will simply be open while we rehearse. Dancers will be running sections, … Continued

City Ballet of Boston (CBB) under the artistic direction of Tony Williams, presents “Tradition, Reimagined,” a celebration of ballet past and present. “Tradition, Reimagined” is a dynamic mixed bill performance that weaves together legacy and innovation. Featuring Isadora Duncan’s “Dances by Isadora,” Tony Williams’ “Ben’s Trumpet Suite,” and Lorraine Chapman’s new workshop-version of a stunning, … Continued

Commonwealth Ballet Company presents – Shift – A bold evening length performance of original contemporary works by New-England based choreographers – Juliana Utz, Zackery Betty, and Chantal Kelleher. Join us at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA for this celebration of local art and community – one weekend only! April 3 at 7pm and … Continued

You’re invited to open, in-process rehearsals of a new work titled Witness Trees with RootsUprising Dance Company, created by choreographer Nailah Randall-Bellinger. The work will be presented in the historic gardens and former plantation of Middleton Place in Charleston, SC, in the summer of 2026, and explores the symbiotic relationship between nature and the enslaved … Continued

Join KAIROS Dance Theater for a movement master class introducing participants to the creative practices at the heart of the KAIROS process. Led by Artistic Director/Choreographer DeAnna Pellecchia this class is offered in conjunction with the company’s premiere at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston presented by Global Arts Live. Open to dancers of all levels … Continued

A fun evening of participatory social dance and Gaelic folk music led by Summer McCall! Part of The Allen Center’s Cherry Street Music series, A Scottish Cèilidh is an evening of Gaelic folk music and dance led by caller Summer McCall and her band. Pronounced “KAY-lee,” a cèilidh is a traditional Scottish (and Irish céilí) … Continued

What does it mean to move in a time like this? Join us for an evening at the intersection of artistic movement, wellness, and belonging within Latinx and Hispanic communities as part of the Museum’s yearlong focus on Revolutionary Science. Through the lens of artistic expression, the program brings together leading artists, organizers, and cultural … Continued

GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Glow-in-the-Dark Rave created by DJ WhySham with hypnotic visuals by Jay Medina, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory. VIP Hour starts at 7pm and General Admission starts at 8pm. GLOWBALL is an anti-gala–there will be no speeches, formal presentations or … Continued

Do you ever wonder how we, as humans, experience the world around us? Our senses trigger distinct pathways in our brains evoking a wide range of emotional responses. Through classical Indian dance, Explorations dissects the neuroscience of human emotion and dives deep into the psychology of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and hope in a theatrical foray … Continued

Boston-based KAIROS Dance Theater is dedicated to collaboratively creating visceral, socially engaged performance works that fuse rigorous physicality, embodied storytelling, and immersive design. The company presents three captivating works: “Tavernous,” a darkly comic piece featuring live music by the renowned vocal ensemble Renaissance Men; a world premiere collaboration with Grammy-nominated cellist Dave Eggar who performs … Continued

Chavi Bansal’s Boston-based Vimoksha Dance Company presents an evening of three powerful interdisciplinary works. “Touched by Water,” with original music by Heiko Dijker (Netherlands) and Ustad Sabir Khan (India), explores gender disparity in India. “Salt Soaked,” with an original score by Inga Chinilina, is a visceral choreographic portrayal of immigration stories that weaves together audience-contributed … Continued