Events + Classes

Origami Night is a new multi-disciplinary choreopoem utilizing spoken word, dance, and sensory design to trace a woman’s life from working class navy brat to radical feminist to mother, and explore aging, love, loneliness, and the queer act of self-examination. Performances begin July 25th at Boston Center for the Arts’ Plaza Blackbox Theatre.

Annex Contemporary Dance Company, the Seacoast’s premiere dance troupe, returns to the STAR Theatre this month with An Evening of Dance, Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at 7pm. This exciting program will include a diverse collection of new and repertory works by Artistic Director Julie Hebb, York resident and former principal dancer with … Continued

Join us for live music and dancing with Kara Howgate-Mello (dance), Gwen Johnston (fiddle) and Patrick Coppinger (cello and fiddle) at ROOTED Armory Café. Sponsored by The Burren. Part of the FEET KEEP THE BEAT Festival happening all week.

Join us for an intimate Flamenco “Tablao” Jam led by Yosi Karahashi and Antonio Tiriti Tran, part of the Feet Keep the Beat Festival Week. Admission to the Tablao is free but capacity is limited. Donations accepted. First come / first seated.

Launched in 2018 in partnership with Afro Urban Society in Oakland, CA, Groovement is an Afrocentric, QTBIPOC-friendly, liberation-focused, hate-free, pro-love dance class. All levels, all ages welcome. Comfort with music and movement is helpful. Sweats or other danceable clothes and sneakers suggested. Groovement is about finding a sense of comfort and groove within the container … Continued

Renowned modern dancer Janie Brendel and her New York City dance company Janie Brendel & Friends will be performing a portion of their complete show, “Inspired”. It is a tribute to Howard Gilman, White Oak, and the dances it inspired. Tickets can be purchased in advance.

Arts at the Armory presents Feet Keep the Beat: A World Premiere with choreography and performances by Ariaki Dandawate (Kathak), Yosi Karahashi (Flamenco) and Antonio Tran (Flamenco guitar), Joh Camara (West African), Lekisha Limage (Step), and Ryan Casey (Tap). Deborah Mason is serving as an Artistic Advisor. Building on the successful inaugural Feet Keep Keep … Continued

OnStage 360° is a performance series of dance work performed in the round, allowing for exciting experimentation by the choreographers and dancers. This year’s production features work in Fusion, Contemporary, Jazz, Bharathanatyam, Modern, Contemporary Ballet, and Flamenco with performances by Kevin Tenorio, Brett Bell, Jackie Bowden, Shriya Srinivasan, Sophie Constable & Isabelle Franco, Art UnEarths, … Continued

You are invited to join us for Feet Keep the Beat Community Workshops and a DANCE OFF. Event is free, donations welcome, please RSVP. Below is the workshop schedule. Participants are welcome to stay for the entire event or drop in and out. 3:00 – 3:30: Flamenco – Yosi Karahashi 3:30 – 4:00: Kathak – … Continued

It’s going down Sunday August 4th!!. If you appreciate the arts, music, dance, and culture Dance Therapy 508 & Ent is where it’s at! Join me for our 4th Annual United We Dance! Beginner friendly classes for all ages and abilities, come out and support local vendors, see amazing performances and catch a vibe to … Continued

Thanks to our partners at Burlington Mall, MetaMovements returns to Sunset Salsa @ The Park at Burlington Mall with performances, Salsa dance lessons, music corner, animaciones/follow alongs, and social dancing! Burlington Mall’s outside green space, The Park, is centrally located on Mall Road outside of Fogo de Chao (3rd Entrance off Middlesex Turnpike). Free! Outdoors! … Continued

MetaMovements returns to Assembly Row for another summer filled Dancing On The Row: Latin Dance in ASL! Free! Outdoors! Every other Friday starting June 28th! (6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23 & 9/6) 6pm-8:30pm! Assembly Row East, (near Smoke Shop BBQ) on green space 375 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA 02145 All Ages & All Abilities welcome! … Continued

The Margie Gillis Dance Foundation presents an emotional night of solo and duet dance performances for two nights. Join the iconic Margie Gillis, along with dancers from her Legacy Project, in a suspended moment in time that showcases their somatic and inspiring artistry. Don’t miss this highlight of the summer dance performance calendar! Tickets can … Continued

All Things Dance Boston is bringing back “The Bridge Vol 2” on Saturday, August 10th at Sonia in Cambridge. Starting at 8pm, this event will be jumping from start to finish with plenty of dance on and off stage including dance cyphers, exhibition battles, performances, local vendors and a few fun surprises. This year’s incredibly … Continued

Enjoy an evening of classical dance from India; ‘Dhwani’ Bharatanatyam & Kathak by Soumya Rajaram, Anjali Nath and ensemble. This double-bill Indian classical recital is from 7:30pm- 9:00pm on Friday, August 16th at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts at the outdoor stage- under a tent (rain or shine), and will feature Bharatanatyam and Kathak … Continued

We Make Noise Boston is thrilled to announce We Make Noise Fest 2024! The festival will feature local musicians and DJs, a visual art gallery showcasing the work of diverse artists, digital interactions exploring feminism and activism, and a platform for local vendors through Boston Women’s Market. By empowering women and gender-expansive artists, We Make … Continued