For the 10th time, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites Massachusetts artists working in all disciplines to the State House to thank them for all they contribute to our state’s economy and quality of life. Massachusetts is the only state in the country to hold such an event. Although not required, those attending are encouraged to … Continued
Tufts University Dance Program hosts the first DANCES AT NOON of the 2016-2017 season! This informal, one-hour performance will be followed by a brief discussion with curator Daniel McCusker and the artists. Join us for an informal program of new and in-progress dances by: Jun Kuribayashi Ruka White Jenny Oliver Heather Stewart Free Parking is available … Continued
Founded in 2011, Jessica Lang Dance (JLD) is a New York City-based dance company dedicated to creating and performing the work of Jessica Lang (a former dancer with Twyla Tharp) who was hailed as “a master of visual composition” by Dance Magazine. The recipient of a 2014 Bessie Award, JLD seamlessly incorporates striking design elements … Continued
Sydney Dance Company is a legendary force in Australian contemporary dance. Its performances have appeared on the great dance stages of the world, from the Sydney Opera House in Australia, to the Joyce Theatre in New York, the Grand in Shanghai and the Stanislavsky in Moscow. In 2009, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela’s sensuous aesthetic initiated … Continued
The Argentine dance company Che Malambo is a thrilling, percussive dance and music spectacle that celebrates the unique South American cowboy tradition of the gaucho. This powerhouse all-male company of 14 gauchos is directed by French choreographer and former ballet dancer, Gilles Brinas. Che Malambo brings fiery Malambo traditions and virtuosic dancing to the stage … Continued
Founded in 2012 by renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied (former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer and Artistic Director of the Paris Opera Ballet), L.A. Dance Project has made an impact on the dance world with what the Los Angeles Times describes as “a defining artistic vision for our time” with its contemporary approach … Continued
A Dance Jam to Express Support for Hillary for President Where: Social Media When: NOW – November 8th Note that date above is close of voting. Dance Solo or in a Group, Any Style, Anywhere! How to Join: Step 1 Make or get a sign in support of Hillary. Step 2 Take … Continued
In an evening of both site-specific work and traditional theatrical presentation, two of Weber’s most recent works Habitat and Of Looms and Lilies, will intersect. The evening is an investigation of work spaces and the environment, and the proliferation of material wealth generated by the Industrial Revolution and its effect on both our personal and … Continued
Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington. Hip-hop and ballet. Urban Nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist! A true Boston story, local dance legend Tony Williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a Boston inner-city story with a neon-buzz, blending the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the classical music of Tchaikovsky. Annually, … Continued
Vertigo Dance Company was founded in 1992 by Noa Wertheim and Adi Sha’al as a two-person collaboration. Over the years, the Jerusalem-based company has become internationally celebrated not only for their artistic innovation but also for their unwavering commitment to the intersections of creativity, social responsibility, and ecological sustainability. Program will include Vertigo 20, a work which revisits this fascinating … Continued