Hello BDA Community,
As we make our way towards mid-August, we are organizing this year’s Open Call Audition and Dancer Health Day. We have received many questions about what’s in store for this edition and although we have been exploring some possibilities for improvement we want to hear from you. How can this event benefit YOU the most? With the understanding that the communities needs shifts in this dynamic industry, we have created a form for us to collect your thoughts on needs and wants. Please take 3-7 minutes to fill out this form and let us know how we can help you get what you need out of this day! If you’d also like to talk to us about the Open Call Audition/Dancer Health Day in-person, via call or email, please reach out to me at crizzo@bostondancealliance.org so we can set up a time. Your input is extremely valuable to us!
More information on this year’s Open Call Audition and Dancer Health Day coming soon!
Have a great week,
Carmen S. Rizzo, Operations and Membership Associate
‘BDA Member Events This Week
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 Friday, August 16, 7:30-9:00 PM at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts at the outdoor stage – under a tent (rain or shine), and will feature Bharatanatyam and Kathak and consist of four ensemble pieces and two solo pieces. Tickets: $20-$25.
FREE! – Urbanity offers a variety of sample classes at their Open House on Sunday, August 18:
10:30-10:55 AM – Early Childhood Class (Ages 1-3)
11:05-11:30 AM – Kids Dance Class (Ages 4-5)
11:40-12:25 PM – Contemporary Class and Youth Company Audition (Ages 6-18)
12:35-1:20 PM – Hip Hop Class and Youth Crew Audition (Ages 6-18)
1:30-2:20 PM – Adult Hip Hop and Contemporary Class (Ages 17+)
Classes will be held at their HQ location, 1180 Washington Street #100, Boston.
FREE! – Join Daniel McCusker for an informal showing of “and everything else like that” featuring Marissa Molinar, Jenny Oliver, Jaclyn Waguespack and Daniel McCusker. Tuesday, August 20, 2-3 PM at Tufts University Dance Lab, 50 Talbot Ave., Medford.
Northeast School of Ballet welcomes ballroom teacher Nick Arango! Join the Intermediate/Advanced Cha Cha Workshop on Tuesday, August 13, 4-5 PM at Northeast School of Ballet, 32 Lowell Street, Reading. Next up there are two more workshops: Progressing Ballet Technique, Wednesday, August 14 & Thursday, August 15, 6:30-7:30 PM and Contemporary with Jeremy Ruth Howes, Wednesdays and Thursdays, August 28 & 29, September 4 & 5, 6:30-7:30 PM. Registration: $10/workshop.
This week at Jacob’s Pillow, Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca takes over the Ted Shawn Theatre, Wednesday-Sunday. The Henry J. Leir Stage hosts Kankouran West African Dance Company for performances on Wednesday, August 14, and kNoname Artist/Roderick George on Thursday, August 15. On Friday, August 16, enjoy activities, performances, classes and so much more during community day. The School at Jacob’s Pillow Musical Theatre Performance Ensemble wraps up the outdoor stage performances for the week on Saturday, August 17.
FREE! – Join Froca Fitness for an exhilarating hour of nonstop dance and choreography in Kendall, Thursday, August 15, 5:30-6:15 PM at 300 Athenaeum St., Cambridge. Learn traditional and contemporary steps, immerse yourself in rhythms, sweat it out celebrate culture with Froca Fitness at the African Festival of Boston, Saturday, August 17, 2:30 PM, 139 Tremont St., Boston.
Salsa Y Control hosts a 3 Week Heels Showcase Your Strut Series. This Series is geared towards beginner and intermediate level dancers looking to dive into heels technique, explore individuality, hone skills, and apply group work! Participants will receive a professionally filmed solo video and perform in an in-studio performance. Thursdays, August 15, August 22, & August 29, 7-9 PM, 161 Harvard Ave., Allston. Registration: $105.
FREE! – Join BDT’s Trainee Program Observation Day, featuring the company’s trainees’ restaging of Alessandro Sousa Pereira’s ‘Delicate Blue’, solos choreographed by Henoch Spinola, Olivia Coombs, Khris Henry, and Wesley Urbanczyk, as well as a world premiere by Chicago-based choreographer, Anniela Huidobro. Friday, August 16, 1-2 PM at Arrow Street Arts, 2 Arrow St, Cambridge.
The Boston Salsa Festival features workshops and performances by world class dancers and instructors, not to mention your favorite local salsa, bachata, and kizomba companies. Dance the night away to live music and Boston’s best DJs. The event is organized by two of Boston’s favorite salseros and DJs, Andres Giraldo and Hernan Choque. Enjoy 80+ performances from world renowned dancers and local favorites, 40+ workshops from beginner to advanced levels, performance challenges, special boot camps and so much more. Friday, August 16, 8 AM-Monday, August 19, 3 AM at The Westin Waltham Boston, 70 Third Avenue, Waltham. Registration: $50-$275.
FREE! – Watch Kirkos youth performance troupe at The Multicultural Festival, honoring the arts & culture of our community. Performances from across the diaspora are guaranteed. Saturday, August 17, 12-5 PM at Mary Hannon Park, 625 Dudley St., Dorchester.
FREE! – August Queer Dance Workshop will feature ballet with Maggie Cee and contemporary play with Angelina Benitez. Queer Dance Workshops are a chance for queer folks of all identities and experiences to connect through dance. Featuring a rotating roster of teachers and dance styles, these workshops are a time to simply dance around joyfully with other queer people. These special workshops will be held outside near Egleston Square in Jamaica Plain. Saturday, August 17, 2-4 PM, Granada Park, Boston.
Project/DANCE is coming to Everett. Children ages 4-9 get to explore movement and creativity during introductory classes in ballet, hip-hop, contemporary & more. No prior training needed. The week long camp culminates in an in studio performance of a dance created by the children – including the story, movement, and homemade costumes! Monday, August 19-Friday, August 23, 9 AM-12 PM at the Studios @ NAB, 34 Norman St, Everett, MA. Registration: $325.
Urbanity hosts it’s 3rd Hip Hop Intensive. Join a dynamic week of movement with teen programming from 5-7pm and adult programming from 7-8:30pm. Register for the full week or pick and choose which classes you would like to attend. Monday, August 19-Friday, August 23. Check the faculty line up below:
Monday, August 19: Locking with Aaron Myers
Tuesday, August 20: Popping with Megatron
Wednesday, August 21: Vogueing with Priscilla Colon
Thursday, August 22: House with Miranda Lawson
Friday, August 23: Battle skills with Jeff Jean-Phillipe.
Circus Up is hiring! They are seeking an artist/educator with a passion for dance, circus, or the movement arts. Creative and dedicated individuals who have a passion for equity, inclusion, and access in the arts are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support youth in learning new circus and dance skills, focusing on collaboration and communication
- Collaborate with co-coaches on lesson plans
- Arrive on time to coaching shifts, attend staff meetings and trainings, and be willing to learn!
Please send an email and your resume to info@circusup.com!
Pantos Project Dance is having auditions for the professional company and for apprentice positions. Dancers should be available Mondays 6:00-9:30 PM. Pre Registration Required. To be considered, a BFA is strongly suggested but not required. Dancers must have exceptional contemporary/modern training, should be versatile and inhibit an athletic abandonment with an artistic approach towards movement. To familiarize yourself with Pantos aesthetic throughout the year take drop in classes. Monday, August 19, 6:00-8:30 PM.
Moving West Dance Theatre, based at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest in Framingham, is looking for dancers to participate in a multi media dance production. The production entitled “Reawakenings” will be a collaboration involving two experienced choreographers, live music, film and dancers in both new and recreated original dance works. Dancers need to commit to weekly rehearsals in Framingham late summer and fall (determined by availability poll) with performance dates of November 15 & 16, 2024. Dancers should have a history of dance training and performance, and be comfortable with group improvisational explorations of movement. The production will include professional musicians in piano, violin, guitar, and more. All performance artists will receive stipends for their collaborative commitment. Dancers of all ages and experience are welcome in this production. Interested participants should contact Lynne Johnson Grynkewicz, Artistic Director, by phone (774-248-0378) or email (Mwestlynne@gmail.com) by August 25, 2024. Questions can be addressed through direct contact.