Events

The Gardner Museum presents an evening of three dance works that re-imagine the Classical World. The program includes: “Afternoon of a Faun” by Vaslav Nijinksy’s (1912); “Antique Epigraphs” by Jerome Robbins (1984); and the World premiere of Gardner Museum commissioned work by choreographer Tom Gold. Tickets are required and include Museum admission.

Bill Evans 78! An American dance icon celebrates his birthday with several good dancing friends! The program will showcase six works choreographed by Evans and one created by Claire Porter. Evans Somatic Dance, Rhythm Tap Dance and Performance Art. Dynamic Dancing and Live Jazz Music. Besides Evans, featured performers are Kristina Berger (internationally-celebrated modern dancer), … Continued

The Boiler House Jazz Series at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation continues its series of duo concerts with vocalist and tap dancer Jenny Herzog and bassist Jim Guttmann in a concert of original songs, jazz standards, and bossa novas. Jenny Herzog is a classically trained, jazz-loving tap dancer, vocalist, and improvisational musician based … Continued

Flamenco, Incorporado/Flamenco, Incorporated is a celebration of flamenco and family, including performances by Ramon de los Reyes, Isaac de los Reyes, Nino de los Reyes and Clara Ramona accompanied by special guest artists from Spain and the US. The evening showcases and interweaves the unique styles of these performers, each one a great artist in their own right, highlighting how the blend … Continued

The Boston Children’s Chorus celebrates 15 years of music, education, and activism with an anniversary concert of song and dance. In collaboration with the ICA, the BCC has commissioned Movement Art Is, co-founded by dancers Jon Boogz and Lil Buck, to create a multidisciplinary performance. Have You Seen Me explores the challenges faced by the … Continued

Dance activities at “Creating Together,” the 20th annual Boston College Arts Festival, include a series of student dance company showcases, Irish dance under the direction of Shiela Falls Keohane, and a BC bOp! dance performance and party with jazz music by Sebastian Boniauto to close the festival. Check the website for times, places, and all … Continued

In the spirit of Elma Lewis, ArtsEmerson, Roxbury Community College, OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center and the National Center for Afro-American Artists invite you to Welcome to Boston – A Cast Party for Step Afrika! The evening will feature performances by Boston Tap Company, OrigiNation, Adobuere Ebiama, Jean Appolon Expressions, Steppin in the Bean, Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga, … Continued

  Dancers Celebrate Dorothy Elizabeth is a performance and reception to celebrate together a treasured member of the Boston Dance community who danced into her 95’th year and inspired us all. The performance will feature the companies ​of ​which Dorothy Elizabeth was a member​:​ Back Pocket Dancers​, directed by Andy Taylor-Blenis​ Prometheus Elders Ensemble​, directed … Continued

Four local tap dance choreographers & their ensembles will share the stage for a presentation of exciting new works and works in progress that showcase a variety of rhythmic styles. Each troupe will share about the processes and inspirations behind their work, and the show will culminate in a creation of a brand-new collaborative piece … Continued

Performed on, and around, an inflatable plastic living room set, Inflatable Trio questions the ways we attempt to orient ourselves within ever-changing domestic, social and environmental landscapes. As the elements of a family room are repeatedly deflated, dismantled and re-organized, three dancers poignantly persist, react and cope. Each in turn upends—and is upended by—the objects, people and … Continued