Mark Morris, hailed as “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (New York Times) returns to Boston with Pepperland, a unique tribute to the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, accompanied live by an unprecedented chamber music ensemble of voice, soprano saxophone, two … Continued
Interactive works by a legendary choreographer, designed to stimulate movement from visitors. The ICA presents the first comprehensive American exhibition of performative objects, video installations, and interactive sculptures of the internationally celebrated choreographer William Forsythe. World renowned, Forsythe is counted among the foremost choreographers of our time. For over four decades he has created productions … Continued
Whether you’re seeing it again or for the first time, Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker will capture your imagination. Follow Clara as she embarks on a magical journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting classical ballet—set to … Continued
BoSoma Dance Company celebrates its 15th Anniversary Season with classic repertory and the debut of Katherine Hooper’s newest work, Tapestry. Experience the adrenaline infused and emotionally charged choreography as interpreted by BoSoma’s fiercely talented dancers. Katherine Hooper’s choreography of Tapestry was recognized for its spatial design, intricate patterns, and sequence of dynamic and athletic movement … Continued
With live music! Founded by Rafael Palacios in 1997, Sankofa Danzafro is an exciting company from Colombia, the country with the second largest Afro-descent population found in Latin America. Sankofa means, “to return to the root,” an African philosophy that proposes that the past is a keyhole through which to view the present, and to … Continued
Nederlands Dans Theater is one of the world’s most celebrated dance companies, thrilling audiences with its unique brand of breathtaking dance, awe-inspiring skill, and passionate creativity. Founded in 1978, NDT2 features some of the best young classically trained dancers from around the world and offers a varied repertoire by established as well as up-and-coming choreographers. … Continued
With live music! Program: Easy Win (music by Ethan Iverson) Only If You Mean It (music by Heitor Villa-Lobos) Angels’ Share (music by Ernő Dohnányi) The Fandango (music by Luigi Boccherini) Well-known for his 14-year tenure as a dancer with Mark Morris Dance Group, Artistic Director John Heginbotham creates work known for its “tight formal … Continued
The Dance Complex presents Routes/Roots, three evenings gathering spectacularly talented dancers and choreographers from throughout New England and New York on one stage. A re-vamping of last year’s Route 95 Dances, Routes/Roots considers both the geographic and creative journey of the artist and how their own roots have contributed to the routes that their choreography has taken. Presented in … Continued
Odeon, an original dance work for seven dancers and four musicians, is the second collaboration between sister and brother team Ephrat and Ehud Asherie (choreographer and musical director, respectively). Set to the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, known for mixing early 20th century romantic music with samba and other popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms, this work … Continued
Performers include Dances by Isadora co-founder Patricia Adams, and company members: Alison Ball, Kelli Edwards, Irene Lutts, Colleen Quinn, and Sandy Zarotney Keldsen. Isadora Duncan was a founder of feminism. Her work, driven by a desire to unlock the dancer’s soul through natural movement, revolutionized not only dance, but women’s role in society. Her … Continued