Bhoomi: Mother Earth

Boston University Dance Theatre Group
April 18, 2026
7:00 pm
April 19, 2026
2:00 pm

Enter a world shaped by nature’s vast and enduring beauty with Bhoomi: Mother Earth, a performance that celebrates the sacred landscapes that sustain life. Drawing from the mythological and philosophical traditions of India, this production reflects on the profound relationship between Earth and the human spirit – made visual through the Indian classical dance forms … Continued

April 18, 2026
8:00 pm - 2:00 am

⚠️WARNING: this night may cause excessive smiling, very close dancing, and the sudden urge to say “just one more song.” We’re turning up the heat with KIZ KONPA: Gouyad Edition — a night where smooth kizomba meets soulful konpa and that irresistible gouyad spice. The kind of music that makes you lean in a little … Continued

6 dancers pose in assembly dressed in vibrant orange, green, and yellow traditional clothing.

Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
April 18, 2026
8:00 pm

Chavi Bansal’s Boston-based Vimoksha Dance Company presents an evening of three powerful interdisciplinary works. “Touched by Water,” with original music by Heiko Dijker (Netherlands) and Ustad Sabir Khan (India), explores gender disparity in India. “Salt Soaked,” with an original score by Inga Chinilina, is a visceral choreographic portrayal of immigration stories that weaves together audience-contributed … Continued

April 30, 2026
8:00 pm
May 1, 2026
8:00 pm
May 2, 2026
2:00 pm

Beauty, grace, strength: these are the hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, the magnificent Ailey dancers have inspired us, touched our hearts, and invited us to joyously clap along with them as they take their curtain calls in the beloved Revelations. The Ailey company honors the legacy of African … Continued

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED

Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
May 15, 2026
8:00 pm
May 16, 2026
8:00 pm

A work of magical realism narrated by and featuring the viewpoints of six women, Marks of RED continues award-winning choreographer Shamel Pitts’s research exploring Black embodiment, aliveness, and human connection. Marks of RED is an Afrofuturistic meditation on the “womb space,” divining the effect that memory has on our experiences, senses, bodies, reality, and imaginative … Continued

PPD Summer Workshop
August 1, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Geared towards intermediate/advanced dancers ages 11-14 the workshop provides an inspiring day of movement with a focus on technique and artistry in a nurturing environment. Led by the artistic director and professional company members, classes include – ballet, contemporary, modern and jazz.

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BDA’s new quarterly series, Dance Dialogue, is designed to celebrate our members and create more opportunities for networking, conversation, and collaboration. Each session will include BDA updates, an overview of membership benefits, and an open space for members to exchange ideas and share announcements. Join the first Dance Dialogue and help shape the future of … Continued

A dancer extends her arms outwards with her left leg in attitude. She is on the beach, with the ocean and skyline in the background. The dancer is entangled in ropes around her arms, legs, and torso.
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Join us in the All Seasons Barn at Wright Locke Farm in Winchester for a one-of-a-kind dance concert performed by Liquid Spine, ​a global dance series that unearths the environmental needs of our water systems through movement,​ ​community, and conversation. Their latest project, BYCATCH, brings to life the stories of marine animals impacted by entanglement, … Continued

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An evening of dances that are equal parts joyful, sophisticated, and silly. Dance Shorts: Little Nods* & Buoy Bits brings together collaborators from New England and beyond to (re)connect, play, and celebrate community and proximity in movement. Buoy Band: The Love Tour! Choreography: Chloe Carlson and Natalie Johnson Performance: Chloe Carlson, Marissa Chura, Natalie Johnson, … Continued

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Souls of India starts the year with an exceptional array of artists. As we look toward new horizons of cross cultural storytelling in Boston, we are honored to unite local and international voices on one stage for the first time. The event features the vibrant traditions of Hindustani music (Indian Classical), with Satyaprakash Mishra (Mumbai, … Continued