Black and white Headshot of Ilya looking over left shoulder with hands in front of chest

Centering on intergenerational trauma in refugee experience, “OtherWise” is a multidisciplinary production that investigates and responds to Soviet-era songs of oppression and hope. Drawing upon and interpreting the censored texts of iconic singer-songwriters, or “bards,” Bulat Okudzhava and Vladimir Vysotsky, “OtherWise” fuses dance, music, and spoken word to illuminate the sublime social power of poetic … Continued

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FirstWorks’ 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Ballroom at the Providence G

Celebrate 20 years of FirstWorks! Mix and mingle with fellow supporters and friends over thrilling performances, drinks and small bites in our pop-up nightclub. Raise a glass to FirstWorks and raise your pulse to the passionate dance and music of flamenco legends Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, plus special appearances by FirstWorks friends Becky Bass … Continued

Spring Dance Concert poster with photo of previous performance and event information

Members of the Senior Dance Class of 2024 proudly present their capstone projects in the Spring Dance Concert, marking the conclusion of our 40th Anniversary year of the Dance Program at Tufts University! Taking place on April 19-20 in the Jackson Dance Lab, the concert showcases original works by seven talented seniors.

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The New England Inspirational Dance Festival

The Amato Center for Performing Arts

Experience an inspiring evening of dance to include professional, pre-professional and youth performers! The evening, produced by Saving Grace Dance Ensemble will include other wonderful, New England based choreographers and dancers featuring Classical, Contemporary, Tap and Jazz dance.

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Hosted in partnership with The Dance Complex, A Trike Called Funk’s “Juxtaposed Flows” is a mini-series of events designed to bring together members of the local street / club dance scene with those from the internationally rooted heritage dance scene to learn from & exchange with one another in a fun & interactive format. Each … Continued

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In Between

The Dance Complex

“In Between” explores the position of being in-between two concepts through South Asian music, dance and poetry. We reflect on the binaries that can affect us in a myriad of ways: between people, places, identities, schools of thought, and arts. Through the lens of South Asian poetry that spans from centuries ago to modern thought, … Continued

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Odissi Dance Concert

Hopkinton Center for the Arts

An evening of timeless Odissi dance repertoire performed by Mouli Pal and the dancers of Upasana Odissi. They tell stories of love and devotion and bring to life sculptures, paintings and poems. Odissi is a sacred dance rooted in the ancient temples of India, this evening the artist explores its relevance to our contemporary world … Continued

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Reminiscence

Boston University Dance Theatre

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary in performance, we welcome you to the Boston University Dance Theatre as we indulge in reminiscence. This performance will feature the professional company, MOVERS {youth pre-professional company}, & ensemble {adult collective}. Choreographers: Artistic Director Kat Pantos, Amanda Whitworth, Marissa Masson, & Carolyn Breton-Pantos Time: 7:30PM | Doors Open 7PM General Admission … Continued

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Boston Ballet and Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen present Carmen, a double bill program featuring Florence Clerc’s Kingdom of the Shades and Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo’s Carmen. The Carmen program runs April 25–May 5 at the Citizens Opera House. (No proficiency required, just an opportunity to watch world class dancing!)