Dance
“Theories” Makes Connections Between STEM, Philosophy, and Movement
“There’s some thematic overlap between theories,” said Martinez on the ideas upon which the pieces were based. “Theories” made these overlaps apparent using unconventional methods. What resulted was an uncommon perspective crafted by student choreographers that demonstrated a living relationship between scientific concepts and artistic expression.
Obsidian Tear
Royal Ballet Artist Calvin Richardson in Wayne McGregor's Obsidian Tear; photo by Andrej Uspenski
‘Obsidian Tear’: Boston Ballet Opens Season Strong
This production showcases the work of multi-award winning British choreographer Wayne McGregor and Boston Ballet’s Finnish resident choreographer Jorma Elo. McGregor’s beautiful piece features nine male dancers dancing to the haunting music of Finnish composer Esa-Pekka Salonen’s “Lachen Verlernt” and “Nyx.”
José Mateo Ballet’s “Assault on the Senses” Blends Vigor With Grace
José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s October series, “Assault on the Senses,” is not as bone-rattling as the title would suggest, but the three ballets included are both haunting and illuminated with moments of passion.
Cheery Misty
Misty Copeland stopped by Lowell Lecture Hall Monday afternoon to deliver a talk moderated by Dean Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. and Dean Stephanie Robinson, who are the first African-American faculty deans of the College.
Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland, the first African American principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, signs a copy of her book Monday afternoon.
Spring Warrior
Members of the Asian American Dance Troupe perform a piece called ‘Spring Warrior’ at Eastbound in Lowell Lecture Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Boston Ballet Shines in North American Debut of ‘Artifact’
Far from traditional, but definitely encapsulating the grace of classical ballet, Forsythe’s restaging of his ballet, “Artifact,” ran in the Boston Opera House Feb. 23-26 and March 2-5.
Ghungroo 2017
Students perform at this year’s sold-out Ghungroo production at Agassiz Theater Friday. The show, in which over four hundred students participated, is the largest cultural performance on campus.
Dancin’ in the Street: A Silent Disco
The event itself was so much more than just a platform for sharing music. The experience made silently rocking out to your favorite songs perfectly acceptable—even encouraged.
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Participants in the “silent disco” used the smartphone app EchoMe to listen in to a shared stream of music.
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On Saturday afternoon, dozens of warm-spirited people gathered in bright neon hats, earbuds, and their coziest layers to dance through the Square in a “silent disco.”
Dining Hall Dancing
Olga Kinnard, a coach for the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team, teaches students during a free Wintersession dance lesson hosted by Harvard Ballroom in the Adams Dining Hall Wednesday night.
Expressions Dance Company Presents Executive
The Harvard Crimson features students in the Expressions Dance Company as they perform their semesterly hip-hop-based dance show.
CityStep Session
Students participate in a CityStep session held in the basement of Lowell Lecture Hall.
Harvard Ballet Company Presents a Jubilant 'Oz'
Harvard Ballet Company presented a compelling retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" for its fall show.
In Service of Art: Exploring Community Service in the Arts at Harvard
The Harvard Crimson looks at student artists' engagement in community service through the arts.
In Service of Art
Incorporating art into community outreach poses challenges, but the experiences arts-based service organizations provide also offer unique fulfillment. As the roles of service and art in society remain under debate, initiatives at Harvard that meld the two areas continue to evolve, broadening arts access in surrounding communities and shaping campus artistic life.