A cross cultural collaboration of dance and music showcasing the richness of Jewish and Muslim cultures. Five poignant dances, punctuated by text from the Torah and Quran and performed by artists from Jordan, Israel, Morocco, Syria and the US illustrate the impact of fear and what is possible when the heart and mind are open. … Continued
New England Youth Dance Exchange offers youth dance artists the opportunity to experience participating in a professional dance concert performance while learning the many elements that go into that presentation. Dancers will have the opportunity to meet and watch other aspiring teenage dancers in a positive and motivational atmosphere. Participants will also receive confidential, personal … Continued
Connections Dance Theater will be performing at the Rasin Foundation Gala. The Petite Riviere Health Center was founded in 2010 after the earthquake that shook Haiti revealed its aftermath. Since that time, the non-profit 501(c)3 organization, The Rasin Foundation was created in order to support and generate funds for the services provided to the communities … Continued
RILEY WATTS, LEVI MARSMAN, TROY OGILVIE, KORHAN BASARAN, ZOE SCOFIELD, KURT DOUGLAS, JOY DAVIS, OMAR CARRUM Vistiting guest artists challenge us to explore diverse modalities, research the science of dance, understand the balance of instinct verses intellect in improvisation, learn about global trends, experience established techniques, absorb the culture of dance and it’s potential to … Continued
Cambridge Carnival International is a colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions. Carnival secretly allowed public communication and cultural bonding for the Afro-Caribbean cultures from as far back as the 1600s. The festival, now a Cambridge institution, attracts thousands of people and is the largest festival in Cambridge. The highlight of the … Continued
The Boston Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th from 11am – 6:00 pm in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. This annual event is designed to showcase the visual and performing arts in Boston, and kicks off the Open Studios happening throughout the Fall in Boston’s neighborhoods. The Boston Arts Festival features more … Continued
In the summer of 2016, Cuisine & Confessions wowed Boston audiences nightly with The 7 Fingers’ trademark acrobatic and choreographic prowess combined with on-stage cooking. Now, the company returns with Reversible, a whimsical and vibrant U.S. premiere where eight virtuosic performers travel through time and space to honor their elders. Reversible represents the best of contemporary circus by shining … Continued
Documentary, 83 mins, Mary Jane Doherty, USA/Cuba, 2016 Co-presented by the Boston Dance Alliance Daniela, Arlette and Alex, age nine, are just beginning their training in Cuba’s world famous ballet program. They’re young, they’re Cuban, they’re dancers. But this is where their similarities end. Through cinematic tableaux interwoven with intensely private moments at home and … Continued
Documentary, 82 mins, Lucija Stojevic, Spain, 2017 Co-presented by Boston Dance Alliance With depth, humor and pathos, La Chana celebrates the charisma and flair of a self-taught Gypsy flamenco dancer who in the 1960s-80s rose to international stardom and then suddenly vanished from the public eye at the height of her career. Peter Sellers saw … Continued
BUFALINO/FONDA COLLABORATIONS have performed throughout America and Europe for over 15 years. Their program consists of original compositions, jazz standards, and electronic look improvisations, as well as Bufalino’s performance piece “Diary of a Racing Pigeon.” In her career that expands over decades, Ms. Bufalino has performed in most major concert halls throughout America, Europe, Australia … Continued