Events + Classes

THE JUKE is where community, performance, and legacy meet. For this special Dance Edition, we’re bringing movement to the forefront with three featured artists representing different dance styles, backgrounds, and creative expressions. Come experience artists doing what they do best, sharing their talent, energy, and unique point of view on the stage. And just like … Continued

The evening begins with a joyful and engaging Flamenco class open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced dancers. We will work with the codes and language of Bulerías, discovering its rhythm, energy, and spirit in a welcoming and playful environment. After the lesson, we will explore Bulerías through its most expressive and spontaneous … Continued

Detritus dance activates the landscape of Mount Auburn Cemetery through a site-responsive, roaming contemporary dance installation entitled “Conversations: Above and Beneath.” Inspired by Margaret Fuller Ossoli’s “Conversations”, a series of assemblies between 1839-1844 of Bostonian women who sought alternate means of education when it was formally denied to them, our “movement salon” pays homage to … Continued

In this original creation, the Khmer Urban Ballet retells the journey of a Cambodian-American family navigating intergenerational trauma as refugees and descendants of refugees, and the will to survive as a family torn apart by deportation. Through a series of seven poetic scenes bringing together traditional and contemporary music, dancers draw from lived experiences and … Continued

In Ten Thousand Hours, contemporary circus company Gravity & Other Myths goes beyond jaw-dropping feats to weave a tale of impassioned dedication. Calling the show an “ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things,” eight acrobats and one musician share a peek behind the curtain: dazzling insight into the journey of dedication and … Continued

Fourth Dimension Tap Company Presents Sound & Color Featuring NSquared Dance An energetic and dynamic tap dancing performance depicting various exhibitions of an art museum, highlighting the connection between visual arts and movement.

Tony Williams’ City Ballet of Boston presents their 2026 mixed-bill studio show, Rhythmic Rhapsodies. Experience Ballet Up Close Join City Ballet of Boston in our intimate home studios for Rhythmic Rhapsodies, an exclusive studio dance showcase. Over the past five weeks, our dancers have been working passionately to prepare a dynamic mixed bill featuring several … Continued

You’re invited to witness and engage in an open rehearsal for a new evening‑length dance work by choreographer Ella Wechsler-Matthaei and her dance company Soca Fusion. This Open Studio will include artist-prompted feedback and Q&A. Free and open to the public! Rooted in Soca, Caribbean, and Carnival traditions, see the development of this new work … Continued

What Is It & Who Is It for? United Dance presents the inaugural International Ballet Pianist Symposium, a master intensive held live in Boston, USA. Designed for pianists seeking to enter the field of classical dance accompaniment, as well as current ballet pianists looking to refine and expand their practice, this professional development program combines … Continued

The lights go down. The music goes up. And once again, we have a birthday to celebrate 🎉 Join EJ Dance Studio & ME Collective for AFTER DARK: A Sparkle Social — Mela’s Birthday Edition, an evening of dancing, connection, great music, and just the right amount of sparkle ✨ We’ll kick things off at … Continued

A deeply intimate, yet universal, personal narrative, dance-opera-play, and comic drama that is a winner of multiple awards. “Inheritance: A Litany” is a deeply intimate, yet universal, personal narrative, dance-opera-play, and comic drama created and performed by Janis Brenner. Inspired by Ms. Brenner’s late parents, the 51-minute work is a journey into the myriad of … Continued

Circus Up Hosts 7th Annual Benefit Show Featuring Local and National Circus Artists and Dancers BOSTON, Mass. Sunday, November 8th, 2026 – The nonprofit Circus Up is celebrating another year of using social circus to expand possibilities for youth with its annual benefit circus show Sunday, November 8th at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. … Continued

The Tartan Army has left town, but Boston’s celebration of all things Scottish continues as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Boston presents its annual Concert and Ceilidh, titled “The Old World Meets the New”. Join us for a joyous afternoon of music, highland dancing, and country dancing – onstage and for everyone! The … Continued

Don’t miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the North America! This will be our 23rd year and we’re looking for it to be our biggest and best yet! Bhangra is a folk dance from India that is very high energy and really fun to watch. People have compared it to a fusion of hip hop … Continued

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden … Continued

35 Seasons, One Timeless Tradition: Tickets Now on Sale for Commonwealth Ballet’s The Nutcracker Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Season: Tradition & Transformation. This beloved holiday tradition features beautiful dancing, stunning costumes, enchanting sets, and memorable performances for audiences of all ages. From … Continued

The Inaugural Teen Immersion Project (TIP) is a one-day pre-professional intensive designed for dancers ages 13–18 who are exploring collegiate dance programs, conservatories, and professional training opportunities. ​ Through contemporary technique, repertory, mentorship, and audition preparation, participants will experience Boston Dance Theater’s artistic process while gaining practical insight into the pathways available to aspiring professional … Continued

The River Echoes is an original dance-theatre production by Kaaya Vritti, a Boston-area collective creating contemporary work rooted in Indian performing traditions. Drawing on classical and traditional movement vocabularies including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Chhau, and Kalaripayattu, alongside contemporary forms such as Navanritya, the work uses the river as a lens through which to explore myth, … Continued