San Francisco Ballet to Return to Jacob's Pillow for First Time in 70 Years
San Francisco Ballet will perform at Jacob's Pillow for the first time in seven decades, with the Albany Symphony providing live accompaniment.
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THE FIREWORKS PROJECT to Make U.S. Premiere at Jacob's Pillow with Gauthier Dance
Germany's Gauthier Dance will bring THE FIREWORKS PROJECT to Jacob's Pillow's Ted Shawn Theatre for its U.
WOLF by Circa Contemporary Circus to Make U.S. Premiere at Jacob's Pillow
Australia's Circa Contemporary Circus will bring its acrobatic production WOLF to Jacob's Pillow's Ted Shawn Theatre for its U.
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham to Present U.S. Premiere of WHITE SPACE at Jacob's Pillow
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival's Week 4 will feature A.
THIKRA: NIGHT OF REMEMBERING to Close Akram Khan Company's Final Tour at Jacob's Pillow
Akram Khan Company returns to Jacob's Pillow for the first time in over 20 years to perform THIKRA: NIGHT OF REMEMBERING, marking the final touring production of the acclaimed London-based company.
Sue Foley, Rory Block, Eileen Ivers, The Travelin' McCourys and More Added to The Spire Center Lineup
The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced five new concerts for its 2026 season, including performances by Sue Foley and Rory Block, Jon Pousette-Dart, Eileen Ivers & Universal Roots, The Travelin' McCourys, and Christmas with the Celts.
Urban Bush Women's Return And Others to Return for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Week 2
Urban Bush Women will return to Jacob's Pillow's Ted Shawn Theatre for the first time in seven years to perform SCAT!.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Open 94th Season with Paul Taylor Dance Company
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
Boston Dance Alliance named Laura Young and Peter DiMuro recipients of the 2026 Dr.
Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili to Retire After 16 Seasons
Boston Ballet announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili, who joined the company in 2010.
DANCE FOR WORLD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL to Feature Marblehead School of Ballet and BALAM Dance Theatre
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
The North Shore Civic Ballet launched its annual online auction to raise funds for dancer scholarships, training, and performances.
DANCE NOW BOSTON Will Present NYC/Cambridge Collaborative Dance Program
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
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
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
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
The Marblehead School of Ballet will present a free public workshop on Relative Energy in Sports and Dance, led by sports medicine physician Dr.
Marius Petipa's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY to Close Boston Ballet 62nd Season
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
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
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
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
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
New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, curator, actress, and author Tiler Peck will receive the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award.
Lam Dance Works to Showcase New Ballet Premieres at the Emerson Paramount Center
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
Boston Dance Theater will return to 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH with Strong Women of Today.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
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.
United Dance Company To Premiere ALICE IN WONDERLAND In Boston
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.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Offer 10 Weeks of Performances This Summer
Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full lineup for its 94th Dance Festival, running June 24 through August 30.
Interview: Carolyn Lucas Talks Trisha Brown Dance Company
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.
Silkroad Unveils SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL Tour
Silkroad has announced SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL, a new touring program curated by Rhiannon Giddens.
Tap Dance Artist Brings New Solo Show To The Dance Complex In Cambridge
Woburn-based tap dancer and educator Ryan P.
Trisha Brown Dance Company To Make Vivo Performing Arts Debut In Boston
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.
Jacob's Pillow Unveils First Wave Of Programming For Festival 2026
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
North Shore Civic Ballet will open its annual holiday auction on November 16, with bidding available through December 5.
The School At Jacob’s Pillow Announces Summer 2026 Dance Program Offerings
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
Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) will host Banboche 2025 on Saturday, November 1, from 6 to 10 p.
Jacob's Pillow to Launch First-Ever Winter Dance Intensive Led By Program Director Maleek Washington
Jacob's Pillow will present Dance Your Purpose, its first-ever winter dance intensive, as the organization expands its year-round dance initiatives.
Marblehead School Of Ballet & North Shore Civic Ballet Launch Sixth Annual Winter Coat & Pajama Drive
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
The 2025 Boston Bhangra Competition will bring together 11 elite bhangra teams from across North America on November 15 at the Strand Theatre.