The mission of The Leaps and Bounds Choreography showcase is to offer opportunities to choreographers and dancers ages 18+ to create new works and be presented in a unique space, giving life and inspiration to our New England dance community!
Events
Introductory Modern Movement Class with Encore Dance Ensemble
The Arlington Center
Participatory Dance Join local dance company Encore Dance Ensemble in this fun introductory workshop. All levels welcome. Encore is a troupe of women age 40+ who perform original works demonstrating life-long learning and personal fulfillment through the art of dance. In this hour-long class, company members will guide you through a series of activities that include: Warming … Continued
Nora Stephens and MacKenzie LeTorré perform a dance in collaboration with Kate Holcomb Hale’s soft sculptures in her exhibition, “lean, STAND, COllapse”. The performance centers around the dining table as surrogate for the body and the corporeal experience dissolving boundaries between art and life, the domestic sphere and the gallery. Nora and MacKenzie’s shared movements … Continued
Join detritus dance for a creative and lively evening at Rooted Cafe at The Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA. This event is FREE to RSVP, and donations of any amount are encouraged to go towards detritus dance’s crowdfunding campaign for “Malefica”, a dance-theater production! At Collage and Sip, you’ll have the … Continued
The Dance Complex and the Cambridge Public Library present Dancing Outdoors, a series of free outdoor dance classes in Joan Lorentz Park on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00am. The last class in this series is BollyX, The Bollywood Workout with Fen Tung on October 14th. BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired cardio dance fitness workout that’s set to … Continued
Edges Blurred, Ideas Illuminated “As the light shifts, new thoughts and perspectives are revealed. We see each other differently and begin to understand each other better.” Newport Contemporary Ballet will perform works by Janice Rosario and Kristopher Estes-Brown. Shifting Light will also include continued participation in the national Arpino Centennial Celebration to honor the 100th … Continued
With a little creativity and a lot of color, Duncan saves the day! Adapted from The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Are The Crayons Quitting? is Newport Contemporary Ballet’s newest Family Series World Premiere Production, based on bestselling author Drew Daywalt’s book, The Day The Crayons Quit! This all-new production engages some of … Continued
Mind… Movement… Memory… This year’s Frontier Series will be a dynamic program inspired by the personal and professional interests of collaborating artist, choreographer/filmmaker, Alex Soares, from Brazil, and NCB resident choreographer and Artistic Director, Danielle Genest. The program explores the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s Disease through the lenses of dance, film/video, and the visceral connection … Continued
Twist & Shout Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023, begins with a VIP reception at 6:30 p.m. at Huntington Theatre followed by an evening of dance, spoken word and music featuring performances from the Professional Dance Division. We will also honor leaders in the community who have made a difference for youth. This … Continued
Feel. Show. Tell. – A meditative dance workshop
MAGMA
Open Conversations | Participatory Dance | Performances Come to reflect inward and process outward. This expressive dance workshop will include meditation, guided discussion, physical exploration, and an informal showing of an excerpt of My Guide to Feeling It All, Angelina Benitez’s new work for The Click. All bodies, all ages, and levels of movement experience are welcome. Children under the age of … Continued