Collage, with its roots in Turkish and Eastern European folk dance, and BoSoma, rooted in American modern dance, each speak to today’s audience with creative, new techniques and choreography to enhance these cultural foundations. They join their artistic talents Sunday, April 30th in the Blackman Auditorium of Northeastern University to present UNITED. BoSoma had the … Continued
Never, Neverland is a family-friendly matinee performed by Boston Ballet School Students. Audiences of all ages will be entertained by the adventures of Peter and Wendy as they travel through Neverland and meet mermaids, pirates, and Captain Hook. Join us at 10 am before the performance for a story-hour and character meet and greet.
“A Hunger Artist”: dance theater performance and official album release party “A Hunger Artist” is an experimental dance theater performance that follows the journey of a fasting artist who lives for, but simultaneously resents his audience. A combination of avant garde, Vaudeville slapstick, jazz and contemporary dance the piece relates the hyper self-critical journey of … Continued
Welcome to four days of art that matters, that in the words of founder Leonard Bernstein, “revives and readapts time and space.” The annual Festival of the Creative Arts showcases nationally acclaimed performers and visual artists together with music, dance, theater, and artwork by more than 300 Brandeis students and alumni. Dance at the festival … Continued
This season, Boston Ballet revives one of its trademark works, the timeless joy that is The Sleeping Beauty. With classic choreography by Marius Petipa and gorgeous sets and costumes from Davis Walker, this Tchaikovsky scored work is an enchanting and romantic journey into the fairytale world of the cursed Princess Aurora and her charming savior.
Trident Gallery presents The Political Body, an intermedia performance by New York City artists Monstah Black and Mx. Oops. The performers will also participate in a panel discussion entitled “The Political Body in Art” at the gallery on Saturday, April 1 at 4pm. These performances and panel discussion will take place in the context of … Continued
Premiered at the international Sarajevo Winter Festival on February 10th in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Janis Brenner & Dancers present “Once You Are Not A Stranger” in its US Premiere at The Dance Hall, April 8th. Following their sold-out show in Fall 2015, the company has been invited for a return engagement. In Bosnia, Janis Brenner & Dancers … Continued
Tālam-In a sensational new collaboration, leading Kathak dancers Anjali Nath and Shefali Jain come together with acclaimed musicians from North and South India. The Sanskrit word Tālam – literally translating to clapping – refers to the rhythmic time cycles essential to both musical traditions. Carrying forward the legacy of Kathak icon Pandit Chitresh Das, Tālam … Continued
Our next experiment is right around the corner, on April 8 at 8pm. That’s a Saturday, at Warehouse XII, 11 Sanborn Court, Somerville MA, 02143— right in Union Square. We’re calling it “Transparent” – maybe it’s an aspirational title, in these days of rampant public lying. To revere being clear: true and honest in our … Continued
For one evening, the Bolshoi takes on a new challenge with audacity in Harald Lander’s Etudes, Jerome Robbins’ The Cage, and Alexei Ratmansky’s Russian Seasons. Music: Benjamin Britten, Max Richter, Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonid Desyatnikov Choreography: Harald Lander, Jerome Robbins, Alexei Ratmansky Cast: The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet