A deeply intimate, yet universal, personal narrative, dance-opera-play, and comic drama that is a winner of multiple awards. “Inheritance: A Litany” is a deeply intimate, yet universal, personal narrative, dance-opera-play, and comic drama created and performed by Janis Brenner. Inspired by Ms. Brenner’s late parents, the 51-minute work is a journey into the myriad of … Continued
Circus Up Hosts 7th Annual Benefit Show Featuring Local and National Circus Artists and Dancers BOSTON, Mass. Sunday, November 8th, 2026 – The nonprofit Circus Up is celebrating another year of using social circus to expand possibilities for youth with its annual benefit circus show Sunday, November 8th at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. … Continued
The Tartan Army has left town, but Boston’s celebration of all things Scottish continues as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Boston presents its annual Concert and Ceilidh, titled “The Old World Meets the New”. Join us for a joyous afternoon of music, highland dancing, and country dancing – onstage and for everyone! The … Continued
Don’t miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the North America! This will be our 23rd year and we’re looking for it to be our biggest and best yet! Bhangra is a folk dance from India that is very high energy and really fun to watch. People have compared it to a fusion of hip hop … Continued
Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden … Continued
35 Seasons, One Timeless Tradition: Tickets Now on Sale for Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Season: Tradition & Transformation. This beloved holiday tradition features beautiful dancing, stunning costumes, enchanting sets, and memorable performances for audiences of all ages. From … Continued
The Inaugural Teen Immersion Project (TIP) is a one-day pre-professional intensive designed for dancers ages 13–18 who are exploring collegiate dance programs, conservatories, and professional training opportunities. Through contemporary technique, repertory, mentorship, and audition preparation, participants will experience Boston Dance Theater’s artistic process while gaining practical insight into the pathways available to aspiring professional … Continued
The River Echoes is an original dance-theatre production by Kaaya Vritti, a Boston-area collective creating contemporary work rooted in Indian performing traditions. Drawing on classical and traditional movement vocabularies including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Chhau, and Kalaripayattu, alongside contemporary forms such as Navanritya, the work uses the river as a lens through which to explore myth, … Continued
For dancers and teachers with five or more years of training. ANIMAL BODY / HUMAN BODY By Mesma Belsaré Classical dance trains us to shape the visible body with extraordinary precision. Beneath that cultivated surface lives another body. Older. Instinctive. Fully awake. This movement intensive for dancers and teachers draws on Mesma Belsaré’s choreographic research. … Continued
Last Sunday was *so much fun*… so obviously, we’re doing it again. 😏🔥 Mela is popping back up in *Cambridge* with the right dose of *footwork, hips, connection, technique… and just a tiny bit of chaos to keep things fun* 😂 Whether you’re brand new, ready to level up, or just want four hours of … Continued