Dobet Gnahoré painted in blue with white flowers holds on to a pole.

While Africa has blessed the world with many recognized female artists, Dobet Gnahoré has proven herself to be a truly special talent. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), she is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. A 2010 GRAMMY winner, … Continued

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Saving Grace Dance Ensemble presents Artfulness

Windhover Center for Performing Arts

Enjoy an inspiring evening of dance on Monday, June 24th at 7:00pm under the grand tent at The Windhover Center for Performing Arts in Rockport, MA featuring Saving Grace Dance Ensemble, North Shore Dance Collaborative, Russian Ballet Academy, Miss Kelsey’s Dance Studio, Safe Haven Ballet, Speaking in Taps, Freedom in Motion, Maille Zelko, NSquared Dance … Continued

PA'LANTE -An Evening of Flamenco featuring guests Alfonso Cid and Jose Moreno Sunday June 23 6 pm at the BU Dance Theater Close up photo of hands in flamenco pose on purple background

¡PA’LANTE!- Flamenco Dance Concert

Boston University Dance Theatre

Flamenco challenges us to go beyond what we think we can do. It tests our physical limits and mental resolve. Nevertheless, our love for the art form compels us to push forward – many times out of our comfort zone – regardless the time it may require. Yet, it’s the collective support of our community … Continued

Joy in Motion poster with colorful illustrations of people dancing

Joy in Motion: A Queer Dance Class and Clothing Pass Thursday, June 13th, 6-8pm Boston City Hall’s Civic Pavilion, 5 Congress St, Boston, MA 02203 You better work (out)! Celebrate the power of movement, community, and self expression for mental health at a free dance class and clothing pass — come ready to groove at … Continued

Janelle Gilchrist Dance Troupe

Enjoy dances set to the music of African American composers of the last three centuries along with live renditions of Montsalvatge’s Cinco Canciones Negras. Ionic World, a new piece inspired by origins, destruction, and rebirth – begins the program. Performance at the newly renovated Arrow Street Theater in Cambridge! Tickets: arrowstarts.org

I’ll Meet You There: An Evening of Dance by Jessica Roseman

Immersive theatrical dance revealing powerful unspoken truths about mothering, ancestry, and.. perimenopause. An immersive theatrical dance, “I’ll Meet You There” is a mythological biography about a magical, extraordinary place which if described would sound like fiction. Choreographer Jessica Roseman’s solo concert reveals hidden truths about a mother’s capacity to produce life and thrive in Paradise. … Continued

Holly is standing and Michael is sitting on the floor, both looking resolute. They are wearing matching black and white formal pants, shirts, and vests.

Insider Ballroom: A Free Introductory Lesson combines professional ballroom dancing of the “American Smooth” category with personal storytelling from the performers: queer perspectives on franchised DanceSport. Your lesson experience includes a 35 minute presentation, followed by the opportunity to join Holly & Michael on the dance floor. There’s a chance you might learn a thing … Continued

OnStage Dance Company, is returning to the stage with its Season 26 Performance on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Boston University Dance Theater in Boston, MA. The Season 26 Performance features brand new work in jazz, tap, contemporary, commercial, and modern by company members ​Mykayla Cohen, Maddy Dugan, … Continued

June 1 – Free outdoor photography exhibit, indoor art installation, jewelry-making, poetry and dance performances. June 7 & 8 – A climate inspired performance featuring new choreography by Gianni di Marco, an innovative climate-centered dance, art and photography collaboration with Alyssa Fortin and Jill Palese, and Northeast Arts’ continuance of our series Portraits of Women. … Continued

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Alison Cook-Beatty Dance and Ballet Papillon

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts

Alison Cook-Beatty Dance and Ballet Papillon are delighted to return to Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport for a thrilling dual performance on Friday, June 14th, and Saturday, June 15th, at 7 p.m. on Windhover’s outdoor stage. Tickets range from $20.00-$30.00. Alison Cook-Beatty will offer her World Premiere, Joyful Of ering , to … Continued