JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER INTENSIVES AND FALL DANCE CLASSES! Access to dance sometimes boils down to the ability to afford the right equipment – ballet, jazz or character shoes, leotards, tights. That’s why this summer Boston Dance Alliance is giving away over $30,000 worth of brand new dancewear, including adult/youth pointe shoes and children’s … Continued
Boston Dance Alliance is proud to have endorsed MASSCreative’s recent letter to State Representative Aaron Michlewitz calling for increased funding of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The letter is as follows. Dear Chairman Aaron Michlewitz, As the Conference Committee meets to negotiate differences between the House and Senate versions of the FY20 state budget, please support … Continued
Boston Center for the Arts and Boston Dance Alliance are delighted to announce that the Boston Dancemakers Residency for 2019–2020 has been awarded to Jean Appolon of Jean Appolon Expressions and Jessie Jeanne Stinnett of Boston Dance Theater. The Boston Dancemakers Residency supports experienced dancemakers in the development of original ensemble work over the course … Continued
Tony Williams and Duggan Hill honored at Dance Alliance Gala CRAIG BAILEY From left: Duggan Hill, Debra Cash, Tony Williams, and Joyce Kulhawik at the 2019 Boston Dance Alliance Gala. MARCH 29, 2019 Dance lovers turned out to honor choreographer Tony Williams and educator Duggan Hill at the annual Boston Dance Alliance Gala, held this week at the Calderwood … Continued
Constantly being updated, the Boston Dance Alliance silent auction offers a chance to bid on great tickets, restaurant meals, dance memorabilia, and family fun. This year there’s a “Buy it now!” option and some items have already been snatched up so act now. Click here to browse and please share the link with your friends … Continued
Just a reminder that applications for the Boston Dancemakers Residency are due on March 1st! Boston Dance Alliance and Boston Center for the Arts are partnering for a second season of the most comprehensive dance residency in Boston. This expanded program invites Boston-area choreographers to look inward to develop their craft by digging into the … Continued
Be an early bird and take advantage of discount pricing for the 2019 Boston Dance Alliance Gala at the Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion where we will honor Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion Tony Williams and 2019 BDA Unsung Hero Duggan Hill! With delicious food and drink, charming company, live music, dance performances, … Continued
Boston Dance Alliance is delighted to share the news that Tony Williams has been named 2019 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion and Duggan Hill is this year’s BDA Unsung Hero recipient! Both men have demonstrated in their years of service to the community that dance can truly change lives. Tony is a long-time pillar of … Continued
Help BDA select the 2019 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion and Boston Dance Alliance Unsung Hero! The nomination process is now open. Please recommend people who have shaped Boston dance for the better. Think of the leaders who have inspired you through their performances, teaching, administration, artistic collaboration, philanthropy or other contributions. The Dr. Michael Shannon … Continued
Boston Dance Alliance is proud to have been among the first Massachusetts cultural nonprofits to join the coalition to uphold to Massachusetts’ non-discrimination laws. A vote of Yes on #3 on the midterm ballot on November 6, 2018, will protect transgender people — dancers, non-dancers, and people from every walk of life — from discrimination, and ensure … Continued