Dancing Bodies in Motion Tend to Remain in Motion

Jacob’s Pillow‘s newly-streamlined online platform hosts commissioned films, short dance documentaries, PillowTalks, and excerpts from their 90th Anniversary presentation of America(na) to Me—plus, special monthly releases of full-length performances, beautifully shot and edited by Nel Shelby Productions. In addition to their free content, each monthly release will be available to stream for $15, with unlimited access to watch … Continued

The Glowing Colors of Fall Suit Delirious Dance

  Salsa y Control offers an in-person Freestyle Basics and Exploration workshop in Allston Monday, October 17 6:30-8:30 PM along with ongoing classes starting this week in Cambridge and Allston.   Jacob Jonas’ Films.dance digital platform is back with 5 new works made for camera premiering every Monday. From Monday, October 17- Monday, November 14.   Voces Hispánicas, in conjunction with Alicia Borinsky’s BU course on Tango & … Continued

Dance’s Beauty and Power

For Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 10, 10 AM-4 PM.The Fenway Alliance presents “Opening Our Doors” including art, musical, and dance performances on the Christian Science Plaza. Enjoy performances by 4 Star Dance Studio, The Hip Hop Transformation, CircusUp, and Eon Dance Troupe. There are free programs throughout the Fenway Cultural District.   Free Strength and Conditioning Workshop for Dancers!  Come … Continued

Celebrating the Arts – National, State and Local!

President Biden issued a proclamation designating October 2022 as National Arts and Humanities Month in celebration of the significance of the arts, humanities, and museum and library services to our nation. The Proclamation includes the announcement of a new Executive Order which seeks to integrate the arts, humanities, and museum and library services into policies, programs, and partnerships throughout the Federal government to … Continued

Falling for Dance All Over Again

Thank you to everyone who made the 2022 BDA Open Call/Dancer Health Day on Sunday such a success!   Ballet Embodiment, taught by Melissa Sallee and Martha Tornay Credit: Olivia Moon Photography We’ll be sharing more images soon! Congratulations to Olivia Moon, Victoria Awkward, and Lilly Rose Valore for being featured on WBUR’s Makers series profiling 15 artists of color leaving an imprint on Massachusetts culture! Next Noche … Continued

Everywhere you look, Boston is dancing!

THIS COMING SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25! You don’t want to miss the great master classes of the 2022 BDA Open Call Audition and the expert wellness screenings at 2022 Dancer Health Day! It all happens at Mass Motion Dance Boston, 100 Holton Street in Brighton on public transit, with lots of free parking. Register here for the Open Call – as a … Continued

Dance Happens Here – and Everywhere!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2022 BDA OPEN CALL AUDITION AND DANCER HEALTH DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25! Most classes are limited to 35 and wellness screens are by appointment. Register today and don’t miss out on these great opportunities!   Enjoy the free streaming version of PS DANCE! THE NEXT GENERATION, documenting how DEL dance mentors from Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Public … Continued

Can’t keep from FALLing in LOVE with DANCE

Registration opens this week for the 2022 BDA Open Call Audition and Dancer Health Day. Sunday, September 25 9:30-4 PM @Mass Motion Dance Boston Look for the details coming to your in-box soon! We can’t wait to see you!   In-person Dance Classes for Little Kids, Youth, and Adults have Begun for Fall! Whether you’re a … Continued

Sun and Solidarity

We’re delighted that the FY23 spending plan for the Mass Cultural Council was approved at the highest level of investment since 1987 — $85.1 million that will support the arts and humanities throughout the Commonwealth. Applications for grants made through your local cultural council open early in September, with deadlines in October.     Abby Lee Miller from the reality show Dance Moms will teach master … Continued

Come Out To Dance!

  Congratulations to Melissa Buffer and the health and wellness clinicians who have opened the Artistic Athlete Health Collective. providing onsite theater and studio services for the local performing arts community, and education, training, and mentorship for health and wellness professionals and dance educators. Boston Dance Alliance members receive a 10% discount on services through the end of September 2022. This will … Continued