Dancers have always been known for their energy and resourcefulness and that has been on abundant display in the past 12 days (feels like longer, right?) Everyone is stepping up to bring the art form we love to virtual channels. All of these efforts are works in progress so be patient as they develop. Studio 550 has … Continued
**we’re not calling it social distancing anymore because really, we are all in this together and gathering in so many creative ways! Relief is coming for dance and dancers. Over 130 arts and culture professionals joined a Zoom call this afternoon hosted by Kara Elliott-Ortega of the (Boston) Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture … Continued
I hope you are taking deep breaths, trying to enjoy the sunshine, and practicing social distancing/staying at home. Experts understand that our situation in New England is likely to get worse before it gets better, with health care workers and facilities stressed to the max. Be kind. Do your part. If–and we pray this is … Continued
VIRTUAL DANCE EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES FOR THIS TIME OF COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING Dear Boston Dance Alliance community, We are all reeling. To safeguard our own health and the health of our neighbors, and to protect the capacity and resilience of the medical infrastructure, we are dealing with cancellations and postponement of performances, classes, auditions, and … Continued
Our community’s health and welfare is our greatest concern. Given the latest guidelines about slowing the spread of Covid-19, limiting large gatherings is the responsible thing to do. We have therefore made the decision to postpone the 2020 Boston Dance Alliance Gala, originally scheduled for this coming Tuesday, March 17. If you purchased a gala … Continued
Register now for the 2020 Boston Dance Alliance Gala where we will be honoring Margot Parsons and Myran Parker- Brass for their lasting contributions to our community! It will be a great evening, with a delicious dinner buffet at La Fabrica Central, performances, and great company. Great items on our BDA Online Silent Auction … Continued
Join us for the best celebration of the season as we honor Margot Parsons as Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion and Myran Parker-Brass as the 2020 BDA Unsung Hero! The evening of St. Patrick’s Day begins with a buffet dinner at La Fabrica Central, recently named by the Boston Globe as one of the “most romantic restaurants” in the … Continued
BDA will be honoring arts advocate, musician, and former Executive Director for the Arts for the Boston Public Schools Myran Parker-Brass as our 2020 Unsung Hero at the BDA Gala Myran has spent her professional life creating and managing arts programs and engaged in arts advocacy. During her tenure at BPS she created initiatives … Continued
We are delighted to announce that Margot Parsons is this year’s Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion! She will be honored at the 2020 BDA Gala on Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) at the Central Square Theatre. Margot Parsons is founder and lead choreographer for DanceVisions, Inc., which celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2017. … Continued
Your won’t want to miss the 2020 Boston Dance Alliance Gala! Join us in Central Square Cambridge the evening of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. We will honor two wonderful women who have done so much for our community. Margot Parsons is the 2020 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion! Margot Parsons is … Continued