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SUNDAY, JUNE 5
TALKABOUTDANCE: WHY ADVOCACY?
3:00-5:00 pm
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, 400 Harvard Street, Cambridge
A panel discussion and group conversation on why advocacy matters in the dance
community. FREE
MONDAY, JUNE 6
“DANCE ON FILM SERIES”
6:00 & 8:00 pm
The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge
THEY ARE WE
6:00 pm
Director: Emma Christopher, 2014
HORIZONTES
8:00 pm
Director: Eileen Hofer, 2015
Can related ethnic groups in Cuba & Sierra Leone, separated by
the transatlantic slave trade for 170 years, sing and dance their
way back together?
Dive into the world of Cuban ballet, where prima
ballerina Alicia Alonso still inspires students and stars
at the National Ballet of Cuba.
Tickets: $5.00 at www.brattlefilm.org
Tickets: $5.00 at www.brattlefilm.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
“DANCE ON FILM SERIES”
6:00 & 8:00 pm
The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge
A TIME TO DANCE: The Life and Work of Norma Canner
6:00 pm
Directors: Ian Bronwell and Webb Wilcoxen, 1998
Presented in partnership with the American Dance Therapy Assoc.
This intimate documentary profiles Norma Canner, a pioneer in
dance movement therapy, who found in dance a way to help and
heal those discarded by society.
Tickets: $5.00 at www.brattlefilm.org
AFTER THE CURTAIN
8:00 pm
Director: Emelie Mahdavian, 2016
Four female dancers battle shifting cultural norms and
face increasing disfavor in the Post-Soviet,
predominantly Muslim nation of Tajikistan.
Tickets: $5.00 at www.brattlefilm.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
SPEAKER: SPOTLIGHT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
6:00-7:30 pm
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, 400 Harvard Street, Cambridge
Dr. Cameron Wake, Research Professor of Climatology and Glaciology at the University of New Hampshire, will present on
current environmental and climate change research and speak about the importance of the non-scientific community rallying
around these issues. FREE
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
WORKSHOP: ARTISTS AS ADVOCATES
6:00-7:30 pm
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, 400 Harvard Street, Cambridge
From speaking out on the importance of the arts and artists to using your artistic voice to advocate for other
social issues – attendees will get the tools here! FREE
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
PERFORMANCE & ADVOCACY FESTIVAL
12:00-6:00 pm
In and around Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, 400 Harvard Street, Cambridge
80+ performances on five stages by New England-based companies in diverse dance forms, including
ballet, jazz, tap, African, modern, Polish, Greek, classical Indian, hip hop, Irish step, Chinese, flamenco,
samba and more! Some performances include audience participation and live music.
Local social service and advocacy groups discussing their work and role in our community will line
Advocacy Way to share their work.
DANCE DISCOVERY
12:00-6:00 pm
1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Over 30 introductory “sample” classes in a wide variety of dance forms, taught inside Jose Mateo Ballet
Theatre’s three classroom studios. Almost every dance form represented in the Festival will be taught!
PARKING LOT DANCE PARTY
6:00-8:00 pm
Parking Lot at 1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Dance into the evening with your fellow performers, instructors and community members as we celebrate
the universal power of dance and bring the Festival to a joyful close!