An Evening of Music and Dance: Nancy Hair, Cello Performing with: Helena Froehlich, dance Tamara Goldstein, piano Rachel Roberts, flute There will be several pieces including Philippe Gaubert: Trois Aquarelles (Three Watercolors) Admission is free of charge!
Ghosts of the Body two evenings of new works with Sara Shelton Mann in collaboration with Jesse Zaritt Jessie Jeanne & Dancers Ruckus Dance
In Pieces explores the literal and figurative pieces of our lives; fragments of lost love, friendship, and how we have learned to adapt to our ever-changing world. This evening of dance takes you on a journey of the human experience from our moments of chaos and breaking down to our moments of triumph. In … Continued
XSection: A Dance and Science Film Festival sparking interdisciplinary collaboration between dance – science – film. The methodologies of scientific research and dance creation are abstract. Films can document visual forms and create a tangible record of these concepts. The vision of XSFF is to archive the expression of current scientific findings and instigate with … Continued
Boston Ballet presents the coming-of-age fairytale The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Hailed as one of the Company’s trademark works, this quintessential production features soaring music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and sumptuous sets and costumes by Emmy Award-winning designer David Walker. “The tradition, emotion, and atmosphere created … Continued
Boston Ballet presents Classic Balanchine, an array of iconic and diverse works by esteemed choreographer George Balanchine. The program opens with Balanchine’s allegorical Prodigal Son, a powerful tale of sin and redemption, followed by the return of Stravinsky Violin Concerto, a tribute to his friendship and many collaborations with the celebrated composer. The Company … Continued
Boston Ballet’s 2017–2018 season concludes with La Sylphide, a program showcasing Danish choreographer August Bournonville’s romantic and tragic tale of La Sylphide and Bournonville Divertissements, a series of excerpts from his classic works. “La Sylphide is considered by many the epitome of Romantic ballet—with its timeless tale, storytelling through mime, and ethereal dancing. Paired with … Continued
Boston Ballet School proudly presents its ninth annual Next Generation performance that features Christopher Wheeldon’s The American, a world premiere by BBS faculty member Igor Burlak, and the third act of Raymonda by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. The performance opens with Les Passages which features dancers … Continued
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