Elegant Frictions
Elegant Frictions is a contemporary dance-theater piece at the BCA Plaza Theatre in Boston. The choreographers fuse precise movement with theatrical framing, inviting audiences to feel tension and flow within an intimate, black-box-like venue on Tremont Street. A compelling night for dance and theater lovers in New England.
KAIROS Dance Theater
Experience Kairos Dance Theater's contemporary dance piece at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A vigorous, expressive program that explores movement within the ICA's sleek galleries, offering an intimate, artful evening of live performance.
Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company
Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company performs a striking contemporary Indian dance program at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. Expect precise technique, expressive storytelling, and vibrant movement that fuses tradition with cutting-edge choreography inside ICA Boston’s modern venue.
Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener:Open Machine
Contemporary dance duo Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener present Open Machine at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. The piece blends experimental choreography and immersive movement inside the museum's performance space, offering an intimate view of cutting-edge dance.
ChoreoLab Spring 2026
Experience eclectic choreography by Jossie Coleman across Afro-Caribbean, Cardio Jazz Funk, Heels, Hip-Hop, and Jazz, alongside the College of Fine Arts’ Dance Styles of the African Diaspora. Catch gravity-defying, student-created aerial pieces directed by Molly Baechtold. This BU Dance Program celebration highlights the creativity and artistry of students and faculty in a vibrant campus venue.
ICA Teens Spring Showcase
Teens from across the region present a dynamic showcase of contemporary art at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This student-curated program features works across media—installations, visuals, and live performance—in the museum’s modern galleries, offering a vibrant glimpse of emerging voices in a professional venue.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs at Boston's Wang Theatre, delivering a powerful evening of modern dance, athletic precision, and expressive storytelling. Expect a visually stunning production in a grand theatre setting.
Gund Kwok Lion Dance Performance
A special Gund Kwok lion and dragon dance performance at the Boston Public Library Community Room, part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The show includes an interactive story about the origins and significance of the dance, highlighting Gund Kwok's role as the first Asian women’s lion and dragon dance troupe in the U.S.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED
Renowned choreographer Shamel Pitts brings TRIBE: Marks of RED to the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This contemporary dance work investigates rhythm and identity through precise movement and expressive storytelling in ICA Boston’s intimate performance space. The piece fuses dynamic partnering with solo virtuosity, pushing the boundaries of stage movement and inviting audiences to experience identity as a living score.
Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore
Derek Hough performs Symphony of Dance: Encore at the Wang Theatre in Boston. This production blends dynamic contemporary dance with live orchestral music in a grand theatre setting. A polished, entertainment-focused evening for lovers of dance and live performance.