The latest news on performances of Dance in Boston.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Open 94th Season with Paul Taylor Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2026
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will kick off its 94th summer season with Paul Taylor Dance Company performing in the Ted Shawn Theatre, alongside a Pillow debut from Shamel Pitts | TRIBE....
Boston Dance Alliance Names Laura Young and Peter DiMuro 2026 Dance Champions
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2026
Boston Dance Alliance named Laura Young and Peter DiMuro recipients of the 2026 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion Award, with Lynda Rieman receiving the Unsung Hero Award at the organization's annual gathering....
Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili to Retire After 16 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Boston Ballet announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili, who joined the company in 2010. His final performance will be as Prince Desire in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY....
DANCE FOR WORLD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL to Feature Marblehead School of Ballet and BALAM Dance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Marblehead School of Ballet and BALAM Dance Theatre announced a collaborative program selected for José Mateo Ballet Theatre's 16th Annual Dance for World Community Festival, featuring Tango, Cumbia, Balinese Fusion, and Modern Dance at Harvard Square....
North Shore Civic Ballet Opens Spring Online Auction
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The North Shore Civic Ballet launched its annual online auction to raise funds for dancer scholarships, training, and performances. Bidders can access items ranging from hotel stays to theater tickets at biddingforgood.com/ballet....
DANCE NOW BOSTON Will Present NYC/Cambridge Collaborative Dance Program
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2026
The Dance Complex in Cambridge and NYC's The Bang Group will present DANCE NOW BOSTON, featuring works by David Parker, Jeffrey Kazin, and Boston-based choreographers exploring humor, intimacy, and cultural identity....
Boston Ballet School Will Host NEXT GENERATION at Citizens Opera House
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2026
Boston Ballet School will present NEXT GENERATION, a one-night-only performance featuring Boston Ballet II, Graduate Program dancers, and Professional Division students in classical and contemporary works at the Citizens Opera House....
THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT To Be Presented By Boston Dance Theater at the Strand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2026
Boston Dance Theater will present THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine, featuring works by leading American women choreographers celebrating the legacy of pioneering bassist Carol Kaye....
Beth Morrison and Moses Pendleton to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Boston Conservatory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2026
Grammy-nominated opera producer Beth Morrison and choreographer Moses Pendleton will receive honorary doctorates from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, recognized for their decades of artistic innovation in opera and dance....
Marblehead School of Ballet Will Host Free Workshop on Fueling Performance for Dancers & Skaters
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2026
The Marblehead School of Ballet will present a free public workshop on Relative Energy in Sports and Dance, led by sports medicine physician Dr. Ellen Geminiani and dietitian Caroline Robinson, as part of the school's wellness program....
Marius Petipa's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY to Close Boston Ballet 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2026
Boston Ballet will present Marius Petipa's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY at the Citizens Opera House, closing its 62nd season with choreography by Frederick Ashton and Tchaikovsky's score performed live by the Boston Ballet Orchestra....
Martha Graham Dance Company & Tiler Peck and More Featured In Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2026
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2026
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival announced its full 94th season schedule, running June 24–August 30, 2026, featuring San Francisco Ballet's return after 70 years, Akram Khan Company's final touring production, and Martha Graham Dance Company's 100th birthday celebration....
Soles of Duende to Replace Compañía Irene Rodríguez at Jacob's Pillow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2026
Soles of Duende will perform Can We Dance Here? at Jacob's Pillow in the Doris Duke Theatre, replacing Compañía Irene Rodríguez, who withdrew due to an unforeseen injury....
Boston Ballet Reveals SPRING EXPERIENCE Program
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2026
Boston Ballet will present Spring Experience, a compelling mixed-repertory program that highlights the Company's versatility and artistic depth through three distinct works....
Boston Ballet Unveils 2026-2027 Season Featuring CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2026
Boston Ballet will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-2027 season, including classics like CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA, alongside contemporary works and an all-Balanchine program....
Tiler Peck to Receive Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2026
New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, curator, actress, and author Tiler Peck will receive the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Peck will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's annual Season Opening Gala on Saturday, June 20. ...
Lam Dance Works to Showcase New Ballet Premieres at the Emerson Paramount Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2026
Lam Dance Works, founded by former Boston Ballet principal John Lam, will return this spring with Forward: Dance Transformed, presented May 15-16, 2026 at the Emerson Paramount Center. ...
Boston Dance Theater Returns To 3A Artspace With STRONG WOMEN OF TODAY
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2026
Boston Dance Theater will return to 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH with Strong Women of Today. The contemporary dance program features works by Rena Butler, Rosie Herrera, Micaela Taylor, and Yue Yin. Performances will take place in April at 3S Artspace....
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026. The tour will also introduce the 'Finding Grace' curriculum aimed at schools nationwide....
United Dance Company To Premiere ALICE IN WONDERLAND In Boston
by A.A. Cristi - March 09, 2026
United Dance Company will present the world premiere of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Boston University Dance Theatre on March 14-15, featuring an all-abilities cast....
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Continues 2025–2026 National Tour With STILL/HERE And Seminal Repertory Works
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2026
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will continue its national tour, showcasing the landmark production STILL/HERE across eight cities from February to May 2026....
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Offer 10 Weeks of Performances This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2026
Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full lineup for its 94th Dance Festival, running June 24 through August 30. The season features performances by Paul Taylor Dance Company, Akram Khan Company, San Francisco Ballet, and more....
Interview: Carolyn Lucas Talks Trisha Brown Dance Company
by R. Scott Reedy - February 11, 2026
Carolyn Lucas was studying dance in college when a friend took her to see iconic postmodern dance choreographer Trisha Brown (1936–2017) and her eponymous company at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The experience changed her life and launched her career, according to Lucas....
Silkroad Unveils SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL Tour
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2026
Silkroad has announced SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL, a new touring program curated by Rhiannon Giddens. The U.S. tour will feature performances blending global musical traditions rooted in ritual and community....
Tap Dance Artist Brings New Solo Show To The Dance Complex In Cambridge
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2026
Woburn-based tap dancer and educator Ryan P. Casey will present his new solo show 'RETURN TO JOY' at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, exploring themes of joy through tap dance, storytelling, and poetry....
Trisha Brown Dance Company To Make Vivo Performing Arts Debut In Boston
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
After a 15-year hiatus, the Trisha Brown Dance Company will return to Boston, showcasing a retrospective of dances from the 1970s, 1980s, and 2010s at the Vivo Performing Arts on February 13-14. The performances will highlight the innovative postmodernist work of choreographer Trisha Brown and her n...
Jacob's Pillow Unveils First Wave Of Programming For Festival 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2025
Jacob's Pillow's beloved summer dance festival in the Berkshires, returning to a ten-week schedule next summer, will include week-long engagements in the Ted Shawn Theatre by Martha Graham Dance Company in the company's 100th anniversary year....
North Shore Civic Ballet Will Launch Its Holiday Auction On November 16
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2025
North Shore Civic Ballet will open its annual holiday auction on November 16, with bidding available through December 5. Proceeds will support scholarships, choreography, equipment, and costuming for emerging dancers across the North Shore region....
The School At Jacob’s Pillow Announces Summer 2026 Dance Program Offerings
by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2025
The School at Jacob’s Pillow has announced its Summer 2026 dance programs, welcoming an international roster of directors, choreographers, and artist faculty to guide the next generation of dance artists. ...
Jean Appolon Expressions to Present BANBOCHE 2025 At Hibernian Hall
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2025
Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) will host Banboche 2025 on Saturday, November 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hibernian Hall, marking a milestone year for the Haitian dance company with the grand opening of its permanent home in Nubian Square, the Jean Appolon Expressions Dance Center....
Jacob's Pillow to Launch First-Ever Winter Dance Intensive Led By Program Director Maleek Washington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2025
Jacob's Pillow will present Dance Your Purpose, its first-ever winter dance intensive, as the organization expands its year-round dance initiatives. Learn more here! ...
Marblehead School Of Ballet & North Shore Civic Ballet Launch Sixth Annual Winter Coat & Pajama Drive
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2025
The Marblehead School of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet will hold their sixth annual Winter Coat & Pajama Drive through December 14, collecting new and gently used winter coats for all ages and new pajamas for children ages 0–6....
BOSTON BHANGRA Announces Teams For 2025 Competition
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2025
The 2025 Boston Bhangra Competition will bring together 11 elite bhangra teams from across North America on November 15 at the Strand Theatre. Presented by Boston Bhangra, the annual event celebrates Punjabi dance and culture with performances from top U.S. and Canadian teams....
United Dance Company Celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Month With Upcoming Season of Belonging
by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2025
United Dance Company is celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with the start of rehearsals for The Extraordinary Nutcracker, returning to Boston’s Calderwood Pavilion December 6–7, 2025....
Ballet Hispánico to Perform at UMass Amherst in October
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2025
Ballet Hispánico will perform at UMass Amherst’s Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall on October 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of the Fine Arts Center’s 50th anniversary season....
Jacob's Pillow to Continue Year Round Programming With '25-'26 Pillow Lab Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2025
Jacob’s Pillow has revealed selected to participate in the prestigious Pillow Lab residency program as part of the organization’s continued year-round programming. Learn more!...
Boston Ballet Will Present George Balanchine’s JEWELS This November
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2025
Boston Ballet will stage George Balanchine’s Jewels November 6–16, 2025, at the Citizens Opera House. Featuring Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds, the three-part ballet will return to Boston for the first time in over a decade, showcasing the choreographer’s neoclassical brilliance....
Lam Dance Works Launches With ACT II Inaugural Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2025
Lam Dance Works, founded by former Boston Ballet Principal John Lam, launches its inaugural season with Act II: An Intimate Evening of Dance on November 15, 2025, at the Paramount Center. ...
Jacob's Pillow Cancels Remainder of Season Following Tragic Death of Staff Member
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2025
Jacob's Pillow has cancelled the remainder of its season after a staff member tragically passed away on the dance center's campus this past weekend. Read the statement here....
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Week 6 to Feature Sekou McMiller, Eun-Me Ahn, Bulareyaung Dance Company & More
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2025
Jacob’s Pillow has announced programming for Week 6 of its 2025 Dance Festival, running July 30–August 3 in Becket, Massachusetts. This week’s lineup includes the Ted Shawn Theatre debut of Sekou McMiller & Friends, the U.S. premiere of Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons in the Doris Duke Theatre, and a d...