SEPT. 18 (6:30pm): FALL INTO DANCE 2026
The Dance Complex at 536 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge teams with Boston Dance Alliance and ArtsBoston for a public celebration of the 2026/27 dance season. Join them as they kick off The Dance Complex’s 35th anniversary season and raise a toast to the Greater Boston dance community’s 2026–2027 season. Artists, audiences, and regional presenters are invited to gather for an evening of connection, celebration, and movement as we leap into a new season of creative possibility. The evening will feature a video reel highlighting Greater Boston’s upcoming dance season, mini speed-dating inspired live presentations from regional dance presenters, a mini dance lesson and performance by local dance artist, Anjali Nath. It also will include meet-and-greets with dance artists and leaders, and details of the locally based and touring artists performing this season.The event includes live performances, meet-and-greets with dance artists and leaders, and details of the locally based and touring artists performing this season. Boston Dance Alliance Executive Director Aaron Myers, ArtsBoston Executive Director Catherine Peterson, and The Dance Complex Executive Artistic Director Peter DiMuro say the event helps audience members to “fill their dance cards” for the coming season. It is the perfect opportunity for Dance presenters and producing organizations, Dancers, choreographers, and arts administrators as well as Arts lovers and supporters excited to see what’s coming up in the season ahead. The event is FREE but Registration is required at www.dancecomplex.org
SEPT. 25 (8pm): HALF
The Dance Complex at 536 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge presents this visually stunning and rhythmically impressive production that explores self-discovery and duality. Integrating traditional kathak with contemporary elements, the dancers portray opposing forces reconciling the complexities of the self. Half-beats. Whole truths. “HALF” was created by Kathak dance exponents, Anjali Nath and Labonee Mohanta. The evocative choreography and music composition of “HALF” are both conceptually and mathematically sophisticated, deeply rooted in the intricate Indian classical rhythmic system. The use of rare half-beat time signatures innovatively illustrates the theme, enhancing the portrayal of duality. The artists blend dynamic movement, rapid-fire footwork, and electrifying choreography to personify the conflicting facets of the inner self. This exploration is both timeless and immediate, universal yet deeply intimate. Anjali Nath and Labonee Mohanta, second-generation Indian-Americans, are distinguished exponents of Kathak dance, deeply rooted in the lineage of the legendary Pandit Chitresh Das. As soloists, they continue to uphold and evolve this rich tradition, bringing exceptional artistry, culturally relevant outreach, and professional performances to diverse audiences. Alongside their stage work, they are committed to nurturing the next generation of Kathak artists through training and mentorship. Now uniting as a powerful duo, Anjali and Labonee launched their collaboration with a dynamic performance at “The Love of Laya,” presented by Lavanya Academy of Indian Arts (Mohanta’s institution) in the Bay Area, CA, in May 2024. Their tour continued with appearances in Cambridge, MA – at “Roots & Routes” by Dance Complex, at Harvard Dance Center, at “Khelna” held at The Foundry in November 2024 and June 2026, and the New York Kathak Festival in August 2025, where they showcased excerpts of their new work in progress, Half. They return full circle to the Dance Complex to present the full production of HALF in September 2026. Tickets may be obtained at www.https://eventbrite.com/e/half-tickets-1996165286106?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
OCT. 10 (8pm): ORIGINATION’S TWIST & SHOUT 32nd ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Hosted at the Strand Theater, 543 Columbia Road, in Boston, the event showcases OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center’s Professional Dance Division while celebrating certain community leaders who have uplifted the arts and young people. The event promises an evening of unparalleled talent and inspiration that will be filled with Dance, Spoken Word & Music. Tickets are $75 for the performance and $125 for the VIP event that includes a 6:30pm reception, Prime center orchestra seating, Silent auction, Curated gift item. Light refreshments, and a Meet & greet with the dancers, artistic directors and honorees. This years OrigiNation’s annual community awards that honor individuals who embody the organization’s mission of artistry, mentorship and service go to Boston Red Sox Senior Vice President Marcita E. Thompson, Alpha & Omega retailer Kathy Kim, and nutritional food entrepreneurs Rosemary and Hydn Vales. For more information go to www.originationinc.org
OCT. 23 (8pm) and OCT. 24: (2pm & 8pm):) GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS…TEN THOUSAND HOURS
Vivo Preforming Arts brings to the Boston Arts Academy, 174 Ipswich St., in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood the Australian contemporary circus group GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS. They are bringing their latest production of jaw-dropping human agility. It is a tale of impassioned dedication that puts a spotlight on the unwavering perseverance required to achieve greatness. Eight world-class acrobats will show how physical skill is obtained, perfected, and can transform lives. Through breathtaking acrobatics, they paystribute to the countless hours of practice behind every perfected movement while offering audiences a deeper appreciation of the spectacular feats they witness. Ten Thousand Hours is both a love letter to the human body and an invitation to watch it work—an acknowledgment of the beauty in the process as much as the outcome. The company has been widely recognized by the circus industry, the broader arts community, and audiences worldwide for its unique playfulness, honesty, and physical mastery. Beyond the stage, they are deeply committed to engaging with both their immediate and global communities through workshops and educational programs. Set to a driving musical score using live percussion/drums, Ten Thousand Hours is a love letter to human bodies and the amazing things they do. Tickets may be obtained at www.vivoperformingarts.org