From the Paris Opera Ballet. At the beginning of the last century, Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes shook conventions and threw open the door to modernity, initiating a collaboration between painters, musicians and choreographers of the avant-garde. The artistic elite of the era was brought together under one breathtaking playbill: Debussy, Stravinsky, Falla, Picasso, Bakst, Massine, Nijinsky, Fokine… And … Continued
DANCE TALK AMONG TOWNS is an informal get together for Pentacle’s visiting artists and our own area community. Last year, we chatted about dance life and where the grass ( money, opportunity….) seems greener based on the multiple cities and towns working artists come from. We’ll have a few snacks, a starting question or two – … Continued
A spectacle in three acts, choreographer Yanira Castro’s Court/Garden takes as its inspiration the imperial ballets of Louis XIV’s court, the spectatorship of the proscenium stage, and the presentation of video feeds. Each act is staged within a specific audience/performer relationship, shifting the experience to ask, Who is the court? Who will be king for … Continued
Boston-based modern dance company Grant Jacoby & Dancers is presenting its third annual concert! It will include five works choreographed by artistic director Grant Jacoby, including an excerpt of “Her name was Frances Gumm,” “Bros (a new work in progress),” and the premiere of “bitte, or before we were birds.” The concert will also feature pieces … Continued
Experience an evening of bharatanatyam dance with carnatic vocals by T.M. Krishna.
REBEL is an evening of modern dance that explores the theme of rebellion throughout human history. Our movement draws inspiration from numerous historical and psychological examples, from women’s suffrage to teenage revolt. But REBEL isn’t your typical dance performance – become part of the show through your phone! Your vote controls the choreography in … Continued
Boston Contemporary Dance Festival was established in 2012 and brings a diverse array of contemporary dance artists together from across the United States, inviting the greater Boston community to experience this art form at its finest. Participants and audience members are invited to meet and mingle with critics, producers, photographers, and leaders in the national … Continued
Join us for an informal program of new and in-progress dances by: Jody Weber Olivier Besson James Morrow Peter DiMuro Join members of Boston’s professional dance community in shared performances featuring new works and works-in-progress in an informal studio setting. Events include a post-performance discussion with the choreographers and dancers. A great way to spend … Continued
ArcDRL resident choreographers Dr. Paul Laurey and Molly Hess invite you to an informal showing of their work. The choreographers and collaborators have been working rigorously over the course of 7 weeks creating two new works-in-progress and are delighted to share the fruits of their labor with a live audience! Come out to JP to … Continued
Why have fairy tales been such a source of inspiration for classical ballets? BDA Executive Director Debra Cash shares video clips of a wide range of Cinderellas over the years, and previews the version being presented by the Moscow Festival Ballet on May 6. You’ll come away with a better sense of why these works … Continued