Mass Cultural Council will be featuring four artistic traditions from the many vital contributions by our immigrant communities whom Massachusetts has welcomed throughout its history. A traditional Chinese Lion Dance will be performed by members of Boston’s Gund Kwok Asian Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe, led by Sifu Cheng Imm Tan. A Nepalese group will perform music of the Gandharvas, featuring Shyam Nepali on sarangi … Continued
DANCETHEYARD is The Yard’s resident dance collective, and each member from Martha’s Vineyard and NYC has become a part of The Yard’s greater service mission: working together to present performances for the public, participating in educational residencies and dance making programs for children and adults, along with other community based events around Martha’s Vineyard.
Meet Thaddeus Squire, Commons Officer of CultureWorks Commons Management, to learn more about CultureWorks’ approach to a “management commons” and share your insights about the Greater Boston arts & creative communities. If you are not familiar with CultureWorks, they describe themselves this way “We are an intentional community of cultural creators and preservers dedicated to the power … Continued
A presentation of rhythmic dance, from acapella tap dance with cool props, drumming on different drums and objects, technological elements and audience participation! Artistic Direction, Choreography and Production: Noa Barankin Dancers: Noa Barankin, Mike Camire, Danielle Champagne, Elana Harvey, Michael Herring, Julie Joseph, and Brittany Safran. Family-friendly!
Join The Wondertwins and Davalois Fearon, as they dazzle and sparkle in work that is fun for all ages in a family-friendly matinee. The performance will be followed by a dance party for kids and their families!
ISLAND GROWN DANCES features the work of Vineyard-based dance artists in an evening centered on community, collaboration, and creativity. As part of The Yard’s larger A.R.T. on the VINE (Artists Rising Together on the Vineyard), Island Grown Dances has become a celebrated annual tradition.
Travel through time with this Interactive Ballroom Dance Show that brings the world to your feet (as well as your heart and soul). Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves of Dance Caliente perform their choreography inspired by a mix of cultures from Africa and Europe. In between every costumed dance, audience members are engaged in exciting … Continued
Celebrating the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein—who made his professional debut as a conductor at the Hatch Memorial Shell—the Landmarks Orchestra performs music to move by from diverse cultures. Boston Ballet II and Peter DiMuro’s Public Displays of Motion are joined by dancers from throughout the community. Judging from past programs, the urge for audience … Continued
The Floor Lords Crew will be showcasing the foundational steps and history of hip-hop culture in Boston. Event is led by Mayan Tamang, teaching artist, youth worker, as well as a gifted cinematographer, graphic designer, positive karma instiller and an all-around artist.
Join us on August 2nd at 6:15PM for an outdoor evening of new works framed by the spectacular panorama of the Berkshire Hills. Celebrate athleticism to the tunes of Janis Joplin in Yin Yue’s new work, Today for Now, and dive into Sidra Bell’s mysterious world of gesture and shape shifting bodies through her original … Continued