Hello BDA Community,
Hope your 2025 is off to a great start!
As we dance our way into a new year, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the strides that Boston Dance Alliance made last year with this one-page year-in-review for 2024.
It summarizes not only the number of dancers we supported last year across our five program areas but also the accomplishments of so many members of BDA’s dance community.
We’re honored to support all of you in your journey in dance and to see all of that you’ll bring to life through dance in 2025.
Let’s make moves!
Aaron Myers, Executive Director
BDA Member Events This Week
OnStage Dance Company, is returning to the stage with its Season 27 Performance featuring jazz, tap, contemporary, commercial, fusion, modern, and filmed pieces. Saturday, January 18, 2 & 7 PM, Boston University Dance Theater 915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Tickets: $20-$50.
Known for a dynamic blend of Cuban and global dance influences, Malpaso Dance Company will present a program that highlights its ongoing collaborations with international choreographers and showcases its commitment to Cuban artistry. Friday, January 17, 8 PM and Saturday, January 18, 2 & 8 PM, at the Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street, Boston. Tickets: $56-$104.
WeStar 2025 New Year Grand Musical Night features Boston International Symphony Orchestra and dancers. Saturday, January 18, 6:30 PM at the Cary Hall in Lexington, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington.
Sarah Young and Patrick Crowley host a Contact Improvisation Jam with music by Stephen Katz. Sunday, January 19, 1:30-4:30 PM at 25 Main St., 4th floor, Northampton. Registration: $25-$35. Additional donations accepted. Send payments to @patrickmcrowley on Venmo; (617) 320-9792 on Zelle or Apple Cash. Cash accepted.
The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants provide up to $3,000 for costs like rent, utilities, food, transportation and medical care to professional dancers who’ve lost work recently, due to injury, illness, or because they’ve had engagements cut back or cancelled. The next deadline is Tuesday, February 11 at 5 PM ET.