THE NUTCRACKER to Run at Boston Ballet This Holiday Season
Boston Ballet will present Mikko Nissinen's THE NUTCRACKER at the Citizens Opera House.
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The latest news on performances of Dance in Boston.
Limón Dance Company's THE MOOR'S PAVANE (REIMAGINED) by Akram Khan to Tour This Winter
Limón Dance Company will present Akram Khan's reimagining of José Limón's classic for its 80th Anniversary, with performances at Northrop, Quick Center for the Arts, Connecticut College, and Vivo Performing Arts.
Massachusetts Dance Studio & North Shore Ballet Company to Host Annual Winter Coat & Pajama Drive
The Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet are launching their Annual Winter Coat and Pajama Drive.
Boston Bhangra to Host 12-Team Competition at Strand Theatre
North America's largest independent Indian dance competition will feature teams from across the United States and Canada competing in Live and Music categories for the first time in the event's 23-year history.
Berkshire Pulse to Celebrate 10 Years of Young Choreographers Program With Performance at Tanglewood
Berkshire Pulse will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Young Choreographers Initiative with an afternoon of dance-making, creative youth development, and community building hosted at Tanglewood's Linde Center for Music and Learning.
North Shore Civic Ballet to Seek Donations for Annual Holiday Auction
The North Shore Civic Ballet in Marblehead, Massachusetts, is calling for donations and volunteers to support its annual online auction, with proceeds funding scholarships, choreography, and dance education programs.
RED IS A FEELING Will Come to Boston Dance Theater
BOSTON DANCE THEATER returns to The Dance Hall in Kittery, Maine with the Maine premiere of RED IS A FEELING, a contemporary dance program exploring love, longing, joy, resilience, and the fight to live.
International Dance Companies to Make Boston Debuts with Local Artists
Gravity & Other Myths and Ballet BC will present performances in Boston featuring collaborations with local artists and students from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Marblehead School of Ballet Marks 55-Year Milestone
The Marblehead School of Ballet celebrates its fifty-fifth anniversary with a season of special events, workshops, and classes for dancers of all ages and skill levels.
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Will Perform VIVENCIAS
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company will perform VIVENCIAS, combining dance, live music, and song to explore the experiences and artistic expression at the heart of flamenco.
Berkshire Pulse Unveils 2026 Fall Youth And Adult Programming
BERKSHIRE PULSE will present fall programming for dancers of all ages and experience levels at its Housatonic studios, featuring youth performing arts classes and community options for adults and teens.
BOSTON BHANGRA Competition to Return for 23rd Year With Live Music
North America's largest independent Indian dance competition will feature live bands performing alongside dancers for the first time.
THE DANCE COMPLEX to Mark 35 Years With Fall Programming
THE DANCE COMPLEX will present its 2026/2027 season opening and 35th anniversary with multiple performances and events throughout the fall, including HALF from Anjali Nath and Labonee Mohanta and a re-conceptualized art/dance/theater installation.
Asian American Ballet Project Celebrates Fifth Anniversary By Launching New Choreographer Residency
The Boston-based company will open an Open Call for Choreographers as part of a new residency program, offering Asian American artists paid time to create original ballet works.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Boston Ballet Receives Largest Endowment Gift In Its History
Boston Ballet has announced a $10 million donation, the largest endowment gift in the organization's history.
EAST BOSTON LATIN MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Memorial Park
Senator Lydia Edwards will join ZUMIX and Salsa y Control Dance Company to present the fifth annual festival, featuring local Latin American musicians, dancers and free food from area restaurants.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
Ballet Hispánico New York to Return to Jacob's Pillow Festival
Ballet Hispánico New York will bring a mixed repertory program to Jacob's Pillow's Ted Shawn Theatre, marking its first appearance at the festival in several years.
San Francisco Ballet to Add Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Stops at Jacob's Pillow, NYC Center, and More
San Francisco Ballet added fall performances at New York City Center's Fall for Dance, the inaugural Ballet Bend festival in Oregon, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, expanding its 2026 touring schedule.
Boston Ballet Reveals 2026-2027 Company Roster
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announced a 67-dancer roster for the upcoming season, including new company members, promotions, and additions to Boston Ballet II.
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.
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.
