Contemporarily Out of Order took the classic tale of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak and gave it a modern twist. “Where the Wild Things Are” follows the story of Max, a socially inept teenager who runs away from home after being told they’re behaving like a monster. Max finds themself in a … Continued
Boundary-defying dance-theater creator Constanza Macras discusses her approach to text and movement in a lecture as part of MIT Performing. Over the past two decades, the Argentina-born, Germany-based Macras has built an international reputation as a director-choreographer of uncommon eclecticism and unbridled kineticism. Her high-energy pieces have tackled such subjects as the fate of Chinese … Continued
Odissi is a classical dance from the state of Odisha in eastern India that has its roots in ritual temple dancing dating back to the 2nd Century BCE. Known for its sinuous form and rapt expressions, Odissi brings to life the sculptures that ornament the walls of the ancient temples of Odisha. Pravāha features works … Continued
Inspired by John Singer Sargent’s travels as a young artist in Spain, Isaac de los Reyes presents a fantasy exploring the motivations and experiences that drove the society portrait artist to capture the beauty, passion and power of flamenco in his painting El Jaleo. The audience will be transported to the flamenco caves of Granada … Continued
Our Fall Dance Concert highlights choreography created by faculty artist, Jaclyn Waguespack, in collaboration with students from Dance Repertory & Performance and includes new work by visiting artist, Taylor Travassos-Lomba, and students from his hip-hop breakin’ course. Don’t miss this exciting program!
Our World of Dance Live Tour brings everything you love about World of Dance in a live dance showcase of raw talent, dedication and jaw-dropping choreography. We bring the world’s hottest dancers from the NBC World of Dance television show and top-notch dance celebrities on stage for an exclusive, high-production concert. VIP tickets for autograph sessions and personalized meet-and-greets … Continued
A two evening festival that promotes dancers and their dance and quite literally “open the third eye” towards dance appreciation. November 15, 2019 6:45pm be mesmerized by Sessi Adepalli & Maya Bhat, Akriti School, two young upcoming dancers in the classical style of Kathak ACT 1 – 7:15pm be swayed by the elaborately dramatic Kathakali … Continued
YSDT Workshop: Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre workshops are designed to meet and challenge students of all levels. Through phrase-work, improvisation, and play, dancers are invited to inhabit their own bodies more fully and find new solutions for how to effectively communicate through performance. YSDT Lecture: Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre Artistic Director Samar Haddad King and … Continued
Pang! is an evening of three original plays about real working class families facing the challenges of contemporary life in America – from chronic hunger to gun violence to fraudulent foreclosure to anti-immigrant bias – with love, humor and intelligence. Staged as if recording a live radio broadcast or podcast, three actors at microphones voice … Continued
Founded by Neil Ieremia in 1995 to create innovative dance works that reach across social, cultural and generational barriers, Black Grace draws from its founder’s Samoan and New Zealand roots. The dance is highly physical, rich in the storytelling traditions of the South Pacific and expressed with raw finesse, unique beauty and power. The spirit … Continued