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Two dancers perform in “Aurora Borealis: A Festival of Light and Dance.” The Boston University School of Theatre and the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance put on the 20th annual production Monday, comprising eight separate performances ranging from hip-hop to jazz. COURTESY OF ANDREW BRILLIANT

BU hosts 20th Aurora Borealis: A Festival of Light and Dance

Emily Pauls December 9, 2021
Lighting and dance come together at the Dance Theatre.
A College of Fine Arts sign. In the six weeks left in 2021, the Boston University School of Theatre will be putting on eight more shows. ERIN BILLINGS/ DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Eight School of Theatre shows wrap up Fall performances

Emily Pauls November 17, 2021
Performances are taking place across campus, from the Dance Theatre to the College of Fine Arts.
The Boston Ballet is offering a streamed “Look Back, Focus Forward” performance and a monthly at-home studio program to virtual audiences this year in place of its usual in-person productions. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Boston Ballet keeps dancing with virtual ‘BB@yourhome’ program

Nicole Bartuch January 28, 2021
While nearly all live performances are on hold, Boston Ballet's "BB@yourhome" program gives new audiences the opportunity to discover dancers’ talent and be entertained — at a time when the industry demands creativity. The “Look Back, Focus Forward” performance joined in its first ever virtual season Jan. 21, and will be available until the end of the month.
Boston University is hosting international hip-hop dancer Amirah Sackett as a teacher and performer Monday through Friday.  ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

International hip-hop dancer teaches BU students about dance culture, history

Molly Farrar October 22, 2020

Activism usually comes in the form of words or protests, but for Amirah Sackett, activism is dance. Sackett is a Muslim American hip-hop dancer who tries to explore her identity through dance. Her...

Boston University’s Dance Theater Group on a Zoom call. The BU Dance Department has cut the majority of its person classes due to COVID-19 constraints. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Dance Department works around COVID-19 setbacks

Claire Williams October 18, 2020
This Fall, the BU Dance Department has cut its number of in-person classes by more than half.
Nataly Zuckerman during her presentation Thursday afternoon. Zuckerman is doing a number of presentations around Boston on her identity as a disabled woman and her work as a performance artist. PHOTO BY MALAIKA MOYER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nataly Zukerman spreads awareness about accessible dance with ‘The Other Body’

Allegra Peelor April 1, 2018

Her left leg shaking, Nataly Zukerman struggles to put on her black tutu. She takes a breath, steadies herself and quickly lifts up her left leg, but misses the hole and her left foot slams back down...

Dance Showcase 2013 shines spotlight on BU talent

Daily Free Press Admin October 2, 2013

The Boston University Dance Theater was full of movement Friday and Saturday when BU’s dance program held its Dance Showcase 2013 at the Buick Street theater. The showcase included 10 pieces, four...

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