Hello BDA Community, Happy Election day! I hope you danced your way to a poll and ensured your voice was heard as we take next steps towards the future of our country. Amidst the turbulence, I also hope you find sometime for yourself, maybe watching some exquisite dance in the area or dancing it all out yourself. … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Last week, Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) completed the “International Moves & Food” series in partnership with The Esplanade Association (EA). Shout out to the BDA members who led the fun-filled dance sessions that featured Haitian Folkloric dance by Jean Appolon Expressions, Traditional Irish Dance by Rebecca McGowan, Latin Dance by Metamovements, and … Continued
Happy Tuesday BDA Community! While I hope you have enjoyed the past few warm and sunny days, fall has danced its way into the changing leaves and a cooler breeze. October has brought, and continues to bring, so much to the dance community. Grant opportunities, performances, workshops, and other dance events have kept us at BDA quite busy. … Continued
Dear BDA Community: While October may be half-over, there’s still plenty of sun and even more fun to come as a part of Boston Dance Alliance’s “International Moves & Food” outdoor dance series on The Esplanade. Special thanks to BDA members Velouse Joseph & Meghan McGrath of Jean Appolon Expressions and to Rebecca McGowan & … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Fall is well underway and we are excited to see all the dance that it brings. October is usually a busy month in the community. Between performances, workshops and grant applications I hope you set some time for yourself to enjoy all of New England’s fall wonders. Check out our free resources linked to each of those … Continued
Dear BDA Community, A big thank you to everyone who participated in this past Friday’s Fall into Dance event, which convened nearly 65 dance presenters, dance professionals, and dance enthusiasts from the greater Boston area. Co-hosted by Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) and The Dance Complex, the gathering featured a dance class & performance, small bites & … Continued
Happy Tuesday BDA Community! This past Saturday was national dance day and I hope you were able to get your groove on. It’s always such a great reminder to be thankful for all the dance that is around us and in us. Taking place on the third Saturday of September since 2010, this date was established … Continued
Hello BDA Community, A big thanks to everyone who participated in Boston Dance Alliance’s Open Call Auditions/Dancer Health Day this past Saturday, September 14, at The Foundry, in Cambridge. This year’s event featured four leading dance instructors specializing in as many dance forms, 30 dancers, 18 observers, and 8 volunteers who provided 11 wellness exams. … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Leading up to our Open Call Audition and Dancer Health Day this Saturday, September 14, 12:00-7:15 PM, we’ve been dribbling some tech issues, and I appreciate your patience as we navigate the virtual hiccups. We are beyond excited to be bringing back this annual event that gathers so many members of the dance community in such a … Continued
Hello BDA Community, I hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend and are enjoying the last few moments of summer. As back to school energy settles in, it’s lovely to see so many dance engagements coming about. Between performances, workshops and funding opportunities, the fall promises to be filled with dance! We’re hard at … Continued