Produced by the National Center for Afro-American Artists, Black Nativity tells the original story of the Nativity in scripture, verse, music and dance. In its 49th year, Boston’s production is the longest running performance of Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes’ song-play. The 2019 season marks an exhilarating season of 12 captivating performances!
Sleeping Beauty Dreams is an unprecedented show in which contemporary dance meets state-of-the-art, real-time avatar-mapping projection technology and contemporary music to create a new kind of multi-dimensional scenic experience. No one has ever explored what the Princess was dreaming while she slept for 100 years. For the first time ever, experience her dreams through real-time … Continued
New England Ballet Collective presents: A Debut Celebration A brand new dancer run and directed professional ballet company performing diverse original choreography from choreographers including Christopher Fleming, formerly with New York City Ballet, Michelle Thompson Ulerich, formerly with Ballet Austin, Rachael Gnatowski, Jasmine Urban, Sarah Grace and Nicole Caruana with performances by NEBC Company Artists.
Enjoy a screening of Movement (R)evolution Africa: A Story of an Art Form in Four Acts by Joan Frosch, Alla Kovgan, and Jeff Silva. A vibrant contemporary dance scene developed in the swift currents of urbanization and globalization in late 20th century Africa. Rooted in the National Dance Company movement beginning in the 1950s and … Continued
Alive Dance Collective celebrates its 5th year of existence! Join us as we present 5 Alive! This evening of contemporary dance will highlight choreography from our past five years, presenting new work alongside old favorites. Proceeds from this show will benefit You Care We Care, a non-profit organization that provides services to children in under-privileged … Continued
Playing on the ideas of how art moves and is moved through association, distraction, harmony and dissonance, VLA DANCE and Irresponsible Birds Poetry meet and balance dance and spoken word in a dynamic collaboration. Dancers and poets will present two separate sets on November 22 at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, including a talk back … Continued
At Jean Appolon Expressions’ third annual Banboche celebration, join Jean and the entire dance company to celebrate a year full of rich community programming and immerse yourself in Haitian culture. The evening will include dance performances, highlights from our year, unique handcrafted goods, drinks, and dancing for all. Come party with us!
Don’t miss José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, New England’s longest-running production of the holiday classic at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre and Strand Theatre! Take a fantastic journey with Clara and her Nutcracker-turned-Prince who battles an army of mice and guides her through the Enchanted Forest of dancing snowflakes to arrive at the fabled … Continued
Bolshoi Prima Ballerina, the “mesmerizing” Ekaterina Krysanove and Leading Soloist Igor Tsvirko ignite Medora and Conrad’s passion with undeniable intensity. Le Corsaire remains a breathtaking production reworked by Alexei Ratmansky, who has created enough dancing for nearly the entire troupe, along with luxurious cinematic sets and a shipwreck, bringing the magic of this company to … Continued
Diwali at the MFA celebrates an ancient festival of lights observed around the world by many cultures and religions. On Diwali, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains—some of the world’s oldest religious groups, light a diya (oil lamp) with family and friends, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Join … Continued