The Femme Show celebrates queer femininity and the rich history of femme identity by proclaiming that “More is More.” We’re showcasing the over-the-top, the absurd, the flamboyant, and declare that, at least on our stage, there is no such thing as “too much.” The 2018 edition includes politics, step dancing, etiquette advice, fan dancing, drag, … Continued
the little match girl passion (David Lang) David Lang’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning the little match girl passion tells an everyday story in a hauntingly simple way. The human story of a starving girl freezing to death is framed within, and brilliantly juxtaposed with the divine St. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach. A new series of one-hour … Continued
Dance Prism recreates the Boston of the early 1940s in its production of Variations on Make Way for Ducklings, a recollection of Robert McCloskey’s beloved tale of a Mallard family’s traffic fraught journey from the Charles River to the Public Garden. The ballet surrounds their voyage with the sounds and sights of the city in … Continued
Spend an evening in mid-century America, by joining us at the Eustis Estate for Future Retro. Tour one of Historic New England’s most glamorous properties, view a exhibit of automobile designs from the post World War II era, shop at a vintage pop-up, and join in the dancing as we groove our way through dance … Continued
Step Afrika! triumphantly returns to Boston with The Migration, a multimedia powerhouse production that chronicles and celebrates the paths of the brave men and women who left the American South searching for better opportunities. Inspired by painter Jacob Lawrence’s groundbreaking series about “The Great Migration,” eighteen performers transform the work into a textured, interdisciplinary movement … Continued
Is there life before death? That’s the big question posed by the surprisingly funny and whimsical new show from the troupe behind ArtsEmerson’s 2013 word-of-mouth phenomenon, Kiss & Cry. Utilizing that same theatrical magic — cinematic techniques, miniature sets, dancing hands and a poetic voice-over — Cold Blood cycles through a series of different lives … Continued
If you’ve never been, Cafe Raqs is a place for New England’s belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform in a fun, professional, and supportive environment! Our line-up this month includes veterans from the New England belly dance community and up-and-coming stars performing American Cabaret, fusion, tribal, and more! And as always the … Continued
Longtime Boston choreographer Lynn Modell presents, “Every Body Dances,” an evening of dance that explores social conventions and expectations, and the musicality of movement. Watch as the choreography emerges from the days of disco to the steps of everyday life to the perils of online dating. Expect to laugh, be moved, and perhaps move yourself … Continued
Fifty years after the campaign led by Martin Luther King Jr., 32 states across America will participate in this Poor People’s Campaign starting on May 13, 2018 and lasting 40 days. April 7th will be a day of community building, organizing, sharing, dance and music, and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Scoopers. Performances by Helena Froehlich’s … Continued
After 2.5 years of consistent appearances in local festivals and split bills, Cambridge-based Ruckus Dance will make their evening-length debut with Baby’s First Show. Directed by dance-maker and “anti-choreographer” Michael Figueroa, the group works, duets, and solos performed in Baby will deal with artifice, the end of the world, loneliness, physical prowess, and honesty. Four … Continued