Dear BDA community, Happy Juneteenth! I hope you get a moment to reflect on freedom, equality and the essential influence of black culture in dance. I also hope you are staying hydrated during this heat wave. If you’re like me and love the sunshine warmth, get some outdoor time and soak up the heat while it … Continued
Hello BDA Community, We’ve got TWO exciting things to share this WEDNESDAY! FIRST, we’re getting ready to celebrate BDA’s 30th anniversary on the evening of Thursday June 27th at the OMNI Boston Hotel at the Seaport. This special occasion will feature an opening series of dance solos, food & drinks, plus a chance to … Continued
Dear BDA Community, Happy Pride Month! I hope you make time to both celebrate love in all its forms as well as reflect on how we can move towards progress in inclusivity, justice and making sure everyone feels safe in every space. Specifically in dance spaces, in which many times we share vulnerable experiences, I … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Hope you had a fun-filled holiday weekend. As we swing into Summer, Boston Dance Alliance (BDA) is excited to report that we’ll be participating in a couple of upcoming community events in Cambridge, MA: 1) Dance for World Community Festival on Saturday, June 8th and 2) Cambridge Arts River Festival on Saturday, … Continued
Hello BDA Community, As the weather gets warmer it’s great to see so many events moving outdoors. It’s not only a great way to connect to the community and to the environment, but also an exciting way to get some fresh air. If you’re planning on having outdoor events, consider renting out our portable floor. The … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Did you know that in addition to being Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – something we celebrated in one of our opening messages earlier this month – May also marks Mental Health Month as well as Physical Fitness Month? For all of us at Boston Dance Alliance, there’s no better … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Whether you celebrated May the 4th or Cinco de Mayo (or both), I hope you had a fantastic weekend and were able to enjoy some dance! As we move along teacher appreciation week, I extend a special thank you to all the dance teachers in our community. It is not an easy … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Happy International Dance Day! In conjunction with Unesco, the International Dance Council designated this day in 1982 to promote public awareness of the art of dance–something Boston Dance Alliance endeavors to do each & every day. As a universal language of movement, dance is found in almost in every corner of the world … Continued
Dear BDA Community, I hope you enjoyed Earth Day yesterday and took some time to reflect on how you can make a difference in our planet. As artists, I believe we always aim to make a change causing impact and it is always important to consider how everything reflects on our environment. In recent conversations with … Continued
Hello BDA Community, Happy World Art Day! Art and in particular dance has the power to bring beauty & light into a world that can often be dark. We at Boston Dance Alliance appreciate & celebrate all of you movers & shakers who brighten our world with your artistry. Keep shining! Aaron Myers, Interim Executive Director … Continued