Dance’s Warmth

  Congratulations to Deborah Mason Dudley named November Artist of the Month by The Somerville Arts Council!  Read the  interview with Deborah as told to Kerri Kemperman. And you can nominate future 2023 Artists of the Month.   Catch Misty Copeland, dancer and author of The Wind at My Back: Resilience, Grace and Other Gifts from My Mentor, Raven Wilkinson on CBS Mornings, this Monday, November 14.   Dance events … Continued

Voting for Dance!

If you’re an American citizen over 18 years old Tuesday November 8 is Election Day Your vote is your voice. Please do your part.   Mindfulness & Movement: An Exploration with Selena Lee. This workshop is an experiential exploration of the mind-body relationship in stillness and movement and will draw on practices including guided meditations, movement exploration, and … Continued

Dancing Spirits

Good luck to the participants in this year’s NEFA Idea Swap where New England-based presenting organizations and touring artists to network and share ideas for touring projects, happening Wednesday, November 2 at the Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA. Registration is closed.   Learn some Forsythe repertoire with Tony Rizzi! In this class, participants will start with a ballet-based warm-up, incorporating the ideas of … Continued

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