Boston’s annual summer tap dance festival, featuring leading tap artists from around the world, offers master classes, residencies, performances, student showcases, a tap jam with live music, faculty panel discussion moderated by Boston Dance Alliance Executive Director Debra Cash, and more…
Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre will use the architecture, cliffs, ledges, and paths surrounding the quarry as the backdrop for the quarry dance. No contact with the water is permitted, as this particular quarry is a reservoir for the town of Rockport water supply. The uniqueness and beauty of the quarry will be embraced and honored. The dramatic … Continued
Ron Honsa’s new documentary film brings together choreographer Robin Becker and author David Maraniss to explore the effects of war on those in battle and at home. A screening of the hour-long film will be followed by a discussion with all three collaborators.
Catherine Gallant, the director and co-founder of Dances by Isadora, shares Duncan technique. After class, see the company perform on the Inside/Out Stage at 6:15pm Ages 12+
The internationally renowned repertory company Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, or BJM, defies categories with its blend of hip, funky moves infused with infectious energy, humor, and imagination. Led by artistic director Louis Robitaille, BJM presents the Boston premiere of O Balcão de Amor by choreographer Itzak Galili, inspired by Pérez Prado’s classic Cuban mambo … Continued
KAIROS performs the first draft of a new site-specific piece commissioned by The Gardner Museum. Performances take place throughout the day inside Calderwood Hall and Hostsetter Gallery. Admission is FREE but limited to Museum capacity. Check in at the Admissions Desk upon arrival.
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