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What happens when dancers move outside usual ways of doing things and invent movement rather than employing what they already know? What happens when movement invention is sparked by solutions to movement problems rather than music or emotion? What happens when we focus on movement for its own sake, allowing “a narrative” to emerge rather … Continued

Keep the Yuletide fresh with an all-new version of Cambridge Youth Dance Program’s What the Dickens!, Boston’s “must-see annual holiday production!” CYDP founder Deborah Mason and Broadway veteran Leslie Woodies have teamed up to co-direct this reimagining of the Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, in a present-day, urban musical dance setting that sparkles with choreography … Continued

To celebrate Chhandika’s 15-year anniversary and the 5-year anniversary of its Youth Ensemble, Chhandika is proud to present a dynamic performance of dance, music, rhythm, drama and poetry by a powerful next generation of Kathak artists, carrying forward the legacy of Pandit Chitresh Das. Shakti features elements of a traditional Kathak solo, highlighting works composed … Continued

The holidays are the inspiration, join us for the celebration! “12 Dancers Dancing…A Christmas in Cambridge” features new dance pieces by eighteen Boston-based dance companies, with original choreography, a sweeping array of dance styles and inspiring performances! Performances by: Rainbow Tribe, Sydni Lockeby, Linx, Nozama Dance Collective, Boston Community Dance Project, Cambridge Dance Company, CreationDance, … Continued

Believing all art is inherently political, whether overtly or in the context of other works, Dance, Yes We Can: A Post-Presidential Election Performance offers a unique slate of dance companies and choreographers together in repertory over two weekends. FRI NOV. 11 – New England premiere of Chicago’s The Space Movement Project and the Elders Ensemble … Continued

Let Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this … Continued

Ipswich Moving Company dancers along with musicians and a storyteller present an hour-long dance theatre family concert based on a Celtic Folk Tale about a Pooka’s encounters in a magical forest. A wonderful pre-holiday event for children and adults, the theatre is transformed into a magical forest where dancers turn into swans, aerial creatures become old … Continued

The Suzy Newhouse Center at Wellesley College is pleased to welcome you to a dance performance by Dutch dance company Shailesh Bahoran and the ISH Dance Collective. Shailesh Bahoran is a hip-hop dancer and choreographer influenced by elements of breakdancing as well as Indian classical dance. He is often noted for his technique, originality, and … Continued