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March 2018
Dances at Noon: The CONcepts Artists
The Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance and the CONcepts Artists invite you to the first of two Dances at Noon events in March. You may have heard different forms of dance, like popping or locking, labeled as "hip hop." Though many styles are accepted as falling under the "Hip Hop umbrella," every street dance has its own separate history, and in the case of dances like popping, locking, and krump, originated in the West Coast, far away from…
Find out more »Dances at Noon: The CONcepts Artists
The Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance and the CONcepts Artists invite you to the second of two Dances at Noon events in March. You may have heard different forms of dance, like popping or locking, labeled as "hip hop." Though many styles are accepted as falling under the "Hip Hop umbrella," every street dance has its own separate history, and in the case of dances like popping, locking, and krump, originated in the West Coast, far away from…
Find out more »April 2018
Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Into Paradise
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its spring semester show, "Into Paradise." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. "Into Paradise" will be repeated at 8 p.m. on April 14 at Cohen…
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Into Paradise
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its spring semester show, "Into Paradise." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained at the Mayer Campus Center Information Booth.
Find out more »August 2018
Ultimate Tango Studio 1st Anniversary
Ultimate Tango invites everyone to a first anniversary celebration of its Medford Square studio featuring live music by the Boston Tango Orchestra. The evening will begin with an open level class from 7 to 8 p.m. (no partner necessary, but "plus-one's" are always welcomed), followed by milonga from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (refreshments will be served). At 9 p.m. there will be a special performance by Ultimate Tango owners-teachers Hernan Brizuela and Anita Flejter. Admission free. Please RSVP by…
Find out more »Blind: Argentine Tango Show and Dinner
Ultimate Tango in Medford Square is presenting "Blind," a tango show directed by Ana Padron and Diego Blanco from the New York City-based company Tango for All, with live music by the Pedro Giraudo Quartet. Created by dancers Blanco and Padron and their musical collaborator, bassist and composer Giraudo, "Blind" offers a bold and exhilarating examination of life and connection through the art of dance. The organizers write: " ‘Blind’ is bold. ‘Blind’ is daring. 'Blind' forges ahead with a…
Find out more »October 2018
Dance Caliente: Dancing Through the Decades
Travel through time with an interactive Ballroom Dance show that brings the world to your feet! Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves of Dance Caliente perform their choreography inspired by a mix of cultures from Africa and Europe. In between every costumed dance, audience members are engaged in exciting movement activities, so they too can feel energized by the music. To reserve a tickes, please call the Medford Senior Center at 781-396-6010. This event is part of Arts Across Medford, a…
Find out more »Tufts Avenue of the Arts Festival
Stroll over to Talbot Avenue on the Tufts University campus for the annual Avenue of the Arts Festival, a tradition on Family and Parents Weekend featuring live performances by Tufts students musicians, singers, dancers, and actors.
Find out more »Tufts Dance Showcase
The Tufts University Dance Program celebrates the wide array of dance activity on campus with performances by members of many of the student dance groups including Sarabande, Tamasha, JumboRaas, Tufts Tap Ensemble, Tufts Ballroom, and more. The event, part of Parents' Weekend, is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Tufts Dances at Noon
The Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance presents its first Dances at Noon program of the school year. The event features showings of new works and works-in-progress by Boston-area artists in an informal setting, including post-performance discussions with the choreographers and dancers. Free and open to the public. Future Dances at Noon dates are March 1 and 29, 2019.
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