A dancer draped in violet and gold cloth holds a lantern while seated. Behind her, another figure in matching attire supports her. The pair are flanked by four other dancers with outstretched arms leaning in, all dressed in tones of violet, maroon, and gold.

Kala Pani Crossings

Boston Center for the Arts
March 15, 2026
2:15 pm

When you cross the ocean from the homeland, what do you lose, what do you gain, and what do you carry? Through Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance, natya dance collective centers the memories of ancestors shaped by colonialism and struggle for a better life. We express joy, strength, heartache, and loss as we trace journeys from … Continued

Pictured dominantly and diagonally across the graphic is large wooden rolling pin against a golden background; below across the bottom of the page are two dancers standing separately of each other, with a red haired white woman on the left looking toward a silver haired African American woman, her hands clenched near her forehead. Both appear to be mature dancers in dark dance togs in a woode panelled room. Language asks the viewer if they would roll in the name of art on March 15th; two logos for Public Displays of Motion and Sleeping Weazel appear to the right of the rolling pin.
March 15, 2026
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Motion, along with Sleeping Weazel, is seeking an intersectional/intergenerational humane humans to explore “rolling”. All ages, all backgrounds, all body types are needed. Movement will developed in a min workshop and filmed in one session in the Hyde Park section of Boston on March 15th, 2026, 1pm 4pm. Register here: Scheduled … Continued

March 19, 2026
7:30 pm
March 20, 2026
7:30 pm
March 21, 2026
1:30 pm

This program consists of two works that connect one of the most influential classical choreographers with an emerging new talent. A Boston premiere, The Dream is a one act ballet that tells the story of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream and is filled with mischievous characters, elaborate costumes, and lighthearted humor. The Dream features some … Continued

March 20, 2026
8:00 pm
March 21, 2026
8:00 pm

Don’t miss this unique performance featuring two beloved arts groups Exit Dance Theatre will be dancing to the live music of indie/rock band Tiger Saw for two performances. Exit puts its modern/contemporary movement spin on the soulful, funky tracks of Tiger Saw’s 2019 album, The Featherweight. Friday, March 20th at 8pm @ Newburyport City Hall … Continued

IN THE BALANCE with dancer attached to a tether with information about show. Dancer is leaping in the air with legs bent underneath and arms outstretch, captured from the side.

BoSoma Dance Company IN THE BALANCE

Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
March 21, 2026
7:30 pm
March 22, 2026
2:00 pm

BoSoma Dance Company proudly presents IN THE BALANCE, an evening of contemporary dance led by Artistic Director Katherine Hooper as part of BDC’s 22nd Annual Season. The program features works by company dancer Cassie Laskowski and guest choreographers Ambere Rogers, Chantal Kelleher, Alyssa Sullivan, Tony Tucker and Hooper herself. This spring, BDC welcomed back former … Continued

pulse poster featuring image of dancer jumping with arms outstretched and gaze down.

pulse

Boston University Dance Theatre Group
March 21, 2026
7:00 pm
March 22, 2026
3:00 pm

Presented by Urbanity Dance, “pulse” is a full evening of contemporary dance composed of distinct works that exist in different physical and emotional spaces. Together, the pieces trace cycles of tension, release, and exchange, pushing boundaries while returning to shared ground. Open-ended by design, the show invites audiences to consider how connection, repetition, and collective … Continued

Move to Change the Future

BabsonARTS ¦ Sorenson Center for the Arts
March 21, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Move & Inspire proudly presents Move to Change the Future, a dance showcase celebrating the power of children to shape brighter tomorrows. This performance brings together dancers of all ages, sharing original choreography inspired by growth, imagination, and the belief that every step forward can make a difference. Rooted in teamwork, confidence, and joy, each … Continued

Image is an illustrated flyer showing five dancers from the Anubhava Dance Company. The main colors are orange, brown, and blue.
April 11, 2026
8:00 pm

Do you ever wonder how we, as humans, experience the world around us? Our senses trigger distinct pathways in our brains evoking a wide range of emotional responses. Through classical Indian dance, Explorations dissects the neuroscience of human emotion and dives deep into the psychology of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and hope in a theatrical foray … Continued

A dancer runs while throwing a white cloth above them.

KAIROS Dance Theater

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
April 17, 2026
8:00 pm

Boston-based KAIROS Dance Theater is dedicated to collaboratively creating visceral, socially engaged performance works that fuse rigorous physicality, embodied storytelling, and immersive design. The company presents three captivating works: “Tavernous,” a darkly comic piece featuring live music by the renowned vocal ensemble Renaissance Men; a world premiere collaboration with Grammy-nominated cellist Dave Eggar who performs … Continued

Several women standing and sitting holding up chiffon scarves.
April 18, 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
April 19, 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Learn the skills to engage, inspire and uplift older adults and people with dementia through dance and expressive movement. Donna Newman-Bluestein will model and teach through experiential methods and discussions how to customize your groups to motivate older adults to express themselves so they feel seen, heard, and appreciated for who they are. The 15 … Continued