Beloved performer, choreographer, Festival artist, and Tap Program director Michelle Dorrance hosts an All Styles Dance Battle with exciting Festival artists, the talented participants of the Tap Program of The School at Jacob’s Pillow, and New England-based street artists in the Doris Duke Theatre. Tickets to this event are general admission and standing room only: … Continued
Known for its “cutting-edge contemporary work” (The Portland Tribune), this Portland, Oregon-based dance company brings classically-trained, versatile dancers and an all-original repertory in its Jacob’s Pillow debut. The program includes works by a range of accomplished choreographers and promising new talents: Post-Traumatic-Monster by Felix Landerer, choreographer in residence for Scapino Ballet in the Netherlands; At Some Hour You … Continued
Mark Morris celebrates the music of his dear friend and occasional muse, composer Lou Harrison, on his centenary on a special Berkshire program accompanied by the New Fromm Players and Tanglewood Music Center Fellows. Lou 100: In Honor of the Divine Mr. Harrison features Pacific HARRISON Trio for violin, cello, and piano, … Continued
Tracks // Where will dance take you? provides select artists a platform and path for growth outside of home cities. The initiative debuted in January 2017 during the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference in NYC and now tours to Pittsburgh, Boston, and Lehigh Valley, PA. Boston // Tracks will include four exciting showcases, special … Continued
Renowned Boston choreographer Anna Myer melds the movements of modern dance with the foundations of hip-hop into fresh and original movements that link a record-spinning DJ to Bach. The varied musical approaches created an emotionally powerful performance that explores both the disconnection and the connection we experience around ever-changing cultural differences in America that are … Continued
After selling out its stunning performances last year, Compagnie Hervé Koubi returns with its highly physical, fluid work that combines hip-hop, and contemporary dance with powerful Sufi imagery. The company of French-Alegerian and African male dancers performs the breathtaking Ce que le jour doit à la nuit (What the Day Owes the Night) on Friday, … Continued
On June 24, 2017, dancers, environmentalists and community members in more than 95 sites around the world will come together to safeguard that all humans have access to clean drinking water. Since 2011, dancers have gathered to participate in site-specific dance performances to raise awareness of local and global water issues and encourage social action … Continued
This Somerville festival of arts and activism includes dancing as integral to its focus on activities that lead us all in a more humane and inclusive direction. Danza Orgánica, the Boston-based social justice oriented dance company, will perform “Running in Stillness,” a dance-theater piece based on the impact of mass incarceration on women and their … Continued
Join us on Sunday, JUNE 25TH for the next edition of the legendary SyC Social at the beautiful Star Dance School in Brighton! Come and experience the excitement, tradition, fun, and awesomeness of this one of a kind Salsa dance party!!!! Social Dancing and Performances TBD This will be another jam packed social! Dance to … Continued
A highlight of the Festival of Us, You, We & Them, The Dance Complex presents the Teaching Artist/Student Concert on June 24 and 25. Showcasing a wide range of movement styles from flamenco to hip hip to Indian dance, this performance celebrates the vibrancy of the variety that occurs at The Dance Complex every day. Experience both … Continued