The Chocolate Church Arts Center is excited to present the Maine premiere of A2VT at the Bath Waterfront Concert Series! Representing Somalia, Congo, Tanzania and Burundi, and currently living in Burlington, Vermont, A2VT synthesizes their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and hip hop sensibilities. Their songs, performed in up to eight […]
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Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity
From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions.
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Portlanders frustrated by online fees are buying concert tickets straight from the box office
There’s an open secret spreading around the city: Tickets at some of the largest venues are cheaper if you buy them in person.
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Hogfish’s summer show is part opera, part dance party
Poulenc based his 1945 opera on the 1917 surrealist play ‘The Breasts of Tiresias.’
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Contra dance enthusiasts bring new energy to traditional form
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all dances, the state scene has been experiencing a renaissance.
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Maine State Ballet presents performance curated by dancers themselves
Maine State Ballet will present “Dancer’s Choice” at 7 p.m. June 20 and 21 at Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1. A performance created, chosen and performed by company members, the audience will experience the dancers’ unique and personalized talents as they bring their interpretations and dance creations to life. The evening will culminate with […]
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From the Chocolate Church: New ballet plays on theme of personality disorders
Resurgence Dance Company returns to the Chocolate Church Arts Center this Friday and Saturday for a contemporary ballet performance called “This Is All Yours.” The performances on May 24 and 25 begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 the day of the show. Ashley Steeves has been creating original content for […]
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Dancer’s show a tribute to her ‘soulmate,’ renowned mime Tony Montanaro
Karen Montanaro will perform her one-woman show Saturday in Freeport to honor her late husband and the life they had together.
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Maine State Ballet to see whether the shoe fits
Get swept up in one of Maine State Ballet’s most beloved ballets. The classic tale of “Cinderella” is brought to life as an ordinary girl experiences a magical night at the prince’s ball thanks to her Fairy Godmother. Complete with Prokofiev’s soul-stirring musical score, Maine State Ballet’s “Cinderella” is filled with dancing, gorgeous sets and […]
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Carlos Acosta brings the streets of Havana to ‘The Nutcracker’ with new take on holiday ballet
The Cuban-born ballet star has danced ‘The Nutcracker’ countless times in his glittering career.