The South Asian Showdown is a national competition with great bollywood/fusion teams from all over North America that come to Boston. Bollywood/Fusion is a style of dance from India that is based out of the state of Mumbai that highlights the Bollywood industry. These teams use all sorts of different dance styles including latin, bollywood, … Continued

Workshop description: After a general warmup, based on floor work and a global alignment of the body, we will explore the vocabulary developed in Compagnie Hervé KOUBI’s upcoming show with Global Arts Live on January 21. We will explore “Ce que le jour doit à la nuit” (What the day owes the night) and work … Continued

In this workshop, dancers will: -Listen to identify the changes in energy within a musical piece. -Identify by name the various sections in a musical piece. -Talk about instrumentation:The role of each section or instrument -Learn some basic vocabulary: montuno, guajeo, tumbao, ritmo, swing, groove, clave, melodía, harmony, syncopation, pulse -50/50 concept = listening to … Continued

“The creative process is multi-layered.” Observations in Movement Art: Gestures, is a visual art and movement practice designed to aid in foundational teachings in drawing and dance techniques. Understanding the mechanics of creating and enhancing form through the eyes of a figure artist and professional dancer is an enjoyable therapeutic release. Prompts are designed for … Continued

Maggie Cee explores her years as a teenage gay rights activist, her own identity & fem history in a riveting solo dance/theatre performance. Maggie Cee brings the history of 20th-century fem(me)/butch lesbian bars to life, illuminating the feminine women whose stories are too often forgotten, but whose strength and determination paved the way for the … Continued

International Folk Dancing

Park Avenue Congregational Church

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! Every other Friday, starting January 6th, 2023 https://www.facone.org/programs/friday-dance.html

Velada Flamenca is a dynamic show that uses the lens of flamenco to present a unique vision of our current times. The performance features original music and choreography that will take the audience on a journey not soon forgotten. Presenting a cast of world class artists: Omayra Amaya, Choreographer, Dancer, Director Roberto Castellon, Flamenco Guitarist … Continued

“In the Ether” is a multimedia contemporary dance duet exploring the limiting and empowering mythologies around womanhood in collaborators’ Claire Lane and Caroline Bradbury’s religious upbringings. The work draws heavily from Roman Catholic iconography of biblical women depicted in visual art to trace how organized spirituality has impacted the lives of women in history and … Continued

OnStage Dance Company presents our 23rd performance season of brand new work in contemporary, jazz, pop, tap and more! Featuring live and filmed dance, this show celebrates the unique artistry of both emerging and experienced, local choreographers, with new work performed by the company. Saturday, January 14, 2pm & 7pm ​Runtime is approximately 70 minutes.