Ballet dancers in vibrant red costumes performing The Nutcracker

Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College
November 27, 2026
1:00 pm
November 27, 2026
6:00 pm
November 28, 2026
1:00 pm

35 Seasons, One Timeless Tradition: Tickets Now on Sale for Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Season: Tradition & Transformation. This beloved holiday tradition features beautiful dancing, stunning costumes, enchanting sets, and memorable performances for audiences of all ages. From … Continued

Image taken from above of 20+ dancers all facing the mirror, lunging with arms extended to the side.
December 6, 2026
10:00 am

The Inaugural Teen Immersion Project (TIP) is a one-day pre-professional intensive designed for dancers ages 13–18 who are exploring collegiate dance programs, conservatories, and professional training opportunities. ​ Through contemporary technique, repertory, mentorship, and audition preparation, participants will experience Boston Dance Theater’s artistic process while gaining practical insight into the pathways available to aspiring professional … Continued

Flyer features a glamorous black, hot pink, and gold design with hearts, champagne glasses, sparkles, and dancing silhouettes.
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Ladies, this one is for us 💃🏽✨ Come spend the evening dancing, laughing, eating, catching up, and just enjoying some much-needed girl time. We’ll kick things off with a fun dance/choreo lesson (no dance experience needed), then the rest of the night is ours to hang out, dance, take videos, eat, and enjoy each other’s … Continued

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Now in its 5th year, the *FREE* Eastie Latin Music & Dance Fest brings together attendees of all ages for a day of music, dance and culture We’ve got a schedule packed with live music performances and dance performances in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more, celebrating the rich, diverse culture of Latin America! The festival … Continued

Group photo of child and adult dancers at Twirl For Wishes 2025

Twirl For Wishes

Mosesian Center for the Arts
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Experience Twirl For Wishes, an inspiring evening of dance, joy, and community connection in support of local wish kids. Guests will enjoy dynamic performances by professional dancers paired with local children who are alumni wish recipients through Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island. These duos have spent several months learning brief routines across many styles of … Continued

Three images side by side of the three choreographers. All are pictures from the waist up in movement poses.
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Join the OFA Dance Program for an informal showing of three works-in-process by 2026 choreographers of Boston-based dance organization MIDDAY Movement Series Rough Drafts program: Mira Göksel, Simon Montalvo, and Aiden Marshall. These new dance works span investigations into Black Futures; solidarity-building through collective power; and an ode to to the ongoing revolutionary acts done … Continued

Dancers dressed in black cluster on a rocky coastline with the ocean and sky in the background

Mettler-based Dance Improvisation Weekend Retreat at Windhover

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Outdoor Stage
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Tune in to your kinesthetic sense and use that movement feeling to create satisfying movement forms inspired by the beauty of the Windhover environment including the nearby rocky coastline. Based on the work of somatic dance pioneer, Barbara Mettler (1907 – 2002) this year’s them emphasizes visual design in movement. Individual studies build to group … Continued

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Celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Nepal at Somerville’s Nepali Street Food Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 2:00–8:00 PM (rain date: September 6) at Somerville City Hall! Enjoy delicious offerings from 11 Nepali food vendors. Throughout the day you can expect live cultural music and dance performances, and a DJ … Continued

Image of three classical Indian dancers posed standing in colorful attire against a black background

Samāgata: Solo Dances from the Indian Tradition

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Outdoor Stage
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Samāgata {Sanskrit: to come together} Performance by Sapna Govindan, Soumya Rajaram, and Priya Bangal In the Indian tradition, music, poetry, dance, painting, sculpture, literature, legend and myth are all inseparably linked in a vast tapestry of art and aesthetics. For a dancer, immersion in her practice involves an awareness of these subtle yet vital connections … Continued