DANCE > MASSACHUSETTS

ALBANY BERKSHIRE BALLET
51 North St, Pittsfield, MA (map)
413.442.1307 or 413.445.5382
abballet@rnetworx.com
http://www.berkshireballet.org

Originally a performance outlet for advanced students of the Cantarella School of Dance, this venue has come a long way from its early years. It now serves as a professional performance center, concentrating on full-length classical ballet and contemporary dance. In summer months, the facility is devoted to dance instruction. Call or visit the Web site for details.

CITI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
265 Tremont St, Boston, MA (map)
617.482.9393
info@citicenter.info
http://www.citicenter.org

The Citi Performing Arts Center is the uumbrella arts organization for the Wang Center and the Shubert Theatre. To purchase tickets, call or go to Telecharge.com.

JUNE 20 THROUGH JULY 8 Riverdance, at the Shubert Theatre, $29.50-$69.50

DANCE COMPLEX
536 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA (map)
617.547.9363
http://www.dancecomplex.org/

Located in Cambridge's Central Square, between Pearl and Brookline Sts. The Dance Complex is a non-profit organization run by artists, dedicated to the education and awareness of dance. This venue is committed to serving the dance community and does so by providing a space for performers and choreographers. The Dance Complex specializes in hip-hop, modern, interpretive, and jazz dance. Call or check the Web site (updated monthly) for schedules and ticket information.

JUNE 22 Purnama Sari Balinese Dance Company

FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND
42 W Foster St, Melrose, MA (map)
781.662.7475 or 781.662.7476
fac@facone.org
http://www.facone.org/

The Folk Arts Center (FAC) operates on a weekly schedule. Lessons and workshops offered, as well as free folk dance and folk music performances. Call or visit the Web site for schedules and ticket information. Every Tues this suummer, FAC will host participatory Folk Dancing by the Fountain lessons, in Copley Square. Teachers are listed on the Web site. It's free.

JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL
358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA (map)
413.243.0745
info@jacobspillow.org
http://www.jacobspillow.org

Take Exit 2 off the Mass Pike to Rte 20. The Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival features a wide variety of performances between its two venues: the Ted Shawn Theatre and the Doris Duke Studio Theatre. Summer season runs from June 20 to Aug 26. Regular pre-show and post-show lectures are free along with several other performances, discussions, and exhibits. Call or visit the Web site to purchase tickets. All shows at the Ted Shawn Theatre begin at 8 pm Wed through Sun, with 2 pm matinee performances on Sat and Sun.. Tickets $45 to $58. All shows at the Doris Duke Studio Theatre begin at 8:15 pm Thurs through Sat, with a 2:15 pm matinee performance on Sat and a 5 pm show on Sun.. Tickets $28. $10 youth tickets available for some matinees.

In the Ted Shawn Theatre
JUNE 20 THROUGH 24 Nina Ananiashvili and the State Ballet of Georgia
JUNE 27 THROUGH JULY 1 Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie
JULY 4 THROUGH 8 Nederlands Dans Theater II
JULY 11 THROUGH 15 Dancers of the Royal Danish Ballet
JULY 18 THROUGH 22 Paul Taylor Dance Company
JULY 25 THROUGH 29 Mimulus
AUG 1 THROUGH 5 Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve
AUG 7 THROUGH 11 Mark Morris Dance Group
AUG 15 THROUGH 19 Henri Oguike Dance Company
AUG 19 A Jazz Happening
AUG 22 THROUGH 26 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
In the Doris Duke Studio Theatre
JUNE 28 THROUGH JULY 1 Aurelia Thierree in Aurelia's Oratorio
JULY 5 THROUGH 8 Club Guy & Roni
JULY 12 THROUGH 15 Big Dance Theater
JULY 19 THROUGH 22 Chunky Move
JULY 26 THROUGH 29 Bad Boys of Dance
AUG 2 THROUGH 5 Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group
AUG 9 THROUGH 12 nathantrice/RITUALS
AUG 16 THROUGH 19 Bridgman/Packer Dance
AUG 20 THROUGH 25 Invisible Wings
AUG 23 THROUGH 26 Bebe Miller Company

SUMMER STAGES DANCE
Concord Academy, 166 Main St, Concord, MA (map)
978.402.2339
amy_spencer@concordacademy.org
http://www.summerstagesdance.org

Take Rte 2 off I-95 to get to the Summer Stages Dance Studio, located in the Dance Performance Studio of Concord Academy. Summer Stages is a facility for students and choreographers alike. Lessons, performances, lectures, and workshops offered from July 8 through 28. Free choreographic rehearsal or discussion before shows. All performances begin at 8 pm. Tickets $20 to $25, $10 for students. A limited number of half-price tickets are available through BosTix.org.

JULY 12 Chris Elam and Misnomer Dance Theater
JULY 19 Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group
JULY 21 David Parker & the Bang Group
JULY 26 Headlong Dance Theater
JULY 28 Choreographers' Project Showcase