Events + Classes

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

Come see performances from the Boston chapter of NACHMO (National Choreography Month)! The 2026 shows features over 45 different works from various choreographers and companies. Each night will be a different set of pieces. NACHMO builds community by challenging choreographers, dancers, and movement enthusiasts to create new dance works. Tickets to NACHMO Boston’s live performances … 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

Bharatanatyam reflects on the rich classical music heritage of Southern India, weaving the rooted form with the modern aesthetics of today. About the performance: Samīkṣaṇa celebrates the rich classical musical heritage from Southern India, showcasing compositions from 15th – 19th century, an era during which composers were devoted to crafting music and poetry for Bharatanatyam. … Continued

Boston WiP is a low stakes platform for choreographers to present movement driven work. This year we are excited to present Kathy Lebron Rodriguez (Komadre Kathy), Nell Mancini, Meghma Banerjee, Julianne Cerreta, Bridget Nicolo, Jenna Gross, Shriya Srinivasan & Joshua George, and Ana Delgado Cruz.

A one-hour, in-person sound bath with live instrumentation. The experience is designed to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness. About the event: “Energetic Reset” is a one hour, in-person sound bath with live instrumentation. The experience is designed to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness. While not a traditional performance, the session creates an immersive soundscape for … 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

Learn the skills to engage, inspire and uplift older adults and people with dementia through dance and expressive movement. Donna Newman-Bluestein will model and teach through experiential methods and discussions how to customize your groups to motivate older adults to express themselves so they feel seen, heard, and appreciated for who they are. The 15 … Continued

Enter a world shaped by nature’s vast and enduring beauty with Bhoomi: Mother Earth, a performance that celebrates the sacred landscapes that sustain life. Drawing from the mythological and philosophical traditions of India, this production reflects on the profound relationship between Earth and the human spirit – made visual through the Indian classical dance forms … Continued

⚠️WARNING: this night may cause excessive smiling, very close dancing, and the sudden urge to say “just one more song.” We’re turning up the heat with KIZ KONPA: Gouyad Edition — a night where smooth kizomba meets soulful konpa and that irresistible gouyad spice. The kind of music that makes you lean in a little … Continued

Choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener return to the ICA with their newest experiment, Open Machine. Exploring the relationship between human and machine intelligence, Mitchell and Riener enact a constantly shifting, multi-sensory performance that blurs the boundaries between public and private perceptions. Featuring a sweeping sound score by vocal artist Charmaine Lee and electronic musician … Continued

Beauty, grace, strength: these are the hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, the magnificent Ailey dancers have inspired us, touched our hearts, and invited us to joyously clap along with them as they take their curtain calls in the beloved Revelations. The Ailey company honors the legacy of African … Continued