Through the metaphor of “gray space” and “blue skies,” this performance journey—driven by original marimba compositions blending African diasporic traditions—moves from melancholy reflection to a place of acceptance, unity, and joy. With layered choreography and a transformative emotional arc, the piece delves into the inner dialogue of the conscious creative navigating societal and cultural expectations … Continued
Varvara is both a response to Alexander Rodchenko’s photograph “Performing Furniture” (1922), which features his artistic collaborator and life partner Varvara Stepanova, and to Stepanova’s body of creative work. One of the prominent Russian Constructivist artists, Stepanova’s endeavors include textiles, visual poetry, costumes, and set designs. Konstantin Rudnitsky, a Soviet theater critic of their time, … Continued
DANCE DATE is a dance-for-all workshop that invites paired participants ages 8+ to explore communication, trust, and creativity with a loved one through contemporary dance and creative movement. Class requires no prior experience with dance: theater-based eye contact/focus exercises, ”trust fall” exercises, and elements of dance theory are employed to build trust and connection, while … Continued
Get ready for an electrifying weekend at Salem State University as they celebrate the legacy and cultural influence of hip hop across generations! Join the Intergenerational Hip Hop Dance Symposium, an event that promises to be fun, impactful, and historic. All events are free and all ages welcome! Highlights Thursday, January 30-Dance Battle with DJ … Continued
A SHOW DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THEMES OF MENTAL HEALTH, NEURODIVERSITY, NEGATIVE SELF-TALK, AND SUICIDE. Let’s Talk About It is a show presented by Tess Saoirse Dance Company and Collective Moments Dance Company that focuses on topics that simply need to be talked about more. Each piece and act operates as an individual within the larger … Continued
It’s the fifth annual Motion State Dance Festival! This dazzling array of performances, dance films and artist/audience interactions presents the latest in contemporary dance and movement-based art. The Festival gathers local and national, emerging and established dance artists to share their boundary-pushing creative explorations with a growing Rhode Island dance audience in four different evening … Continued
This Valentine’s Day, elevate your celebration with Arias Aloft: Love Languages, a spellbinding spectacle of love in all its forms! Aerial dance artists soar above the stage, accompanied by the passion and power of opera and musical theater favorites performed live. Hosted by the incomparable operatic diva, Donatella Fermata, this is a night of beauty, … Continued
Move to the music of the world and meet new people at Friday Night International Folk Dancing! Beginners and experienced dancers, singles, couples, and groups are all welcome! Marcie Van Cleave and guest teachers provide a fun program for new and experienced dancers alike at the Folk Arts Center (FAC) Friday folk dance. In a … Continued
Join local musicians alongside aerialists, dancers, acrobats, and more for an afternoon of circus, bold ideas, and brand-new sounds you won’t find anywhere else! The Circus Mixtape series brings together musicians and movement artists to create new pieces that could not exist without their collaboration. The result is a collection of heartfelt, bold, and innovative … Continued
Walking the Talk is a new day-and-a-half format event for dialogue discussion created in response to feedback from our communities. This event will bring dancers, choreographers, presenters, audience members, and funders together to engage in open dialogue and reflection. This event features a keynote address from Christal Brown, open space discussion times, learning circles, and … Continued