Boston Dance Events for Kids and Families
Find dance inspired events, performances and activities for kids in Boston, MA. Workshops, lessons, recitals, community events and more.
Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker 2019, Boston, $$
Fri, November 29, 2019 - Sun, December 29, 2019
A dazzling holiday tradition for the entire family! From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting holiday classic - set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky - continues to...
Fri, November 29, 2019 - Sun, December 29, 2019
A dazzling holiday tradition for the entire family! From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting holiday classic - set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky - continues to...
The Nutcracker Sweet for Kids, Hopkinton, $$
Sat, December 7, 2019 - Sat, December 7, 2019
Kids will enjoy a shortened 50-minute performance of The Nutcracker followed by a meet and greet with the cast and a sweet surprise. At the Hopkinton Center for the Ars.
Sat, December 7, 2019 - Sat, December 7, 2019
Kids will enjoy a shortened 50-minute performance of The Nutcracker followed by a meet and greet with the cast and a sweet surprise. At the Hopkinton Center for the Ars.
BOSTON DANCE THEATER at Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, Boston, $
Fri, December 13, 2019 - Sun, December 15, 2019
Under the co–artistic direction of Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and award-winning Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is a Boston-based contemporary dance company committed to presenting relevant works by acclaimed choreographers.
Fri, December 13, 2019 - Sun, December 15, 2019
Under the co–artistic direction of Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and award-winning Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is a Boston-based contemporary dance company committed to presenting relevant works by acclaimed choreographers.

'What the Dickens!' by Cambridge Youth Dance Program, Boston, $$
Sat, December 14, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Weaving contemporary dance, ballet, tap, hip hop, flamenco, projections, narration and more, ‘What The Dickens!’ is an enchanting dance-theater rendition of Dickens’ classic, timely story of transforming greed into...
Sat, December 14, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Weaving contemporary dance, ballet, tap, hip hop, flamenco, projections, narration and more, ‘What The Dickens!’ is an enchanting dance-theater rendition of Dickens’ classic, timely story of transforming greed into...
Nutcracker by North Atlantic Dance Theatre, Beverly, $
Fri, December 20, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Celebrate this holiday season with everyone’s favorite ballet presented by North Atlantic Dance Theatre, The Nutcracker! Friends and family join together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and tradition.
Fri, December 20, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Celebrate this holiday season with everyone’s favorite ballet presented by North Atlantic Dance Theatre, The Nutcracker! Friends and family join together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and tradition.
Dance Prism Brings The Nutcracker To Andover, Andover, $$
Sat, December 21, 2019 - Mon, December 2, 2019
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic right in your neighborhood at the J. Everett Collins Center for three performances only on December 21-22, 2:30 & 6:30 and December 16, 2:30
Sat, December 21, 2019 - Mon, December 2, 2019
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic right in your neighborhood at the J. Everett Collins Center for three performances only on December 21-22, 2:30 & 6:30 and December 16, 2:30
The Nutcracker Ballet, Ashland, $$
Sun, December 22, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Share in the joy of The Nutcracker! Join Clara on her adventure through the Land of Sweets. Presented by Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Directed by Jessica Wilson.
Sun, December 22, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Share in the joy of The Nutcracker! Join Clara on her adventure through the Land of Sweets. Presented by Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Directed by Jessica Wilson.
Nutcracker Suite, Ashland, $$
Sun, December 22, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Two performances! Hopkinton Center for the Arts full-scale premiere featuring talented ballet dancers led by Director Jessica Wilson. Follow Clara as she befriends the nutcracker and journeys through magical worlds, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music.
Sun, December 22, 2019 - Sun, December 22, 2019
Two performances! Hopkinton Center for the Arts full-scale premiere featuring talented ballet dancers led by Director Jessica Wilson. Follow Clara as she befriends the nutcracker and journeys through magical worlds, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music.
RUBBERBAND (Winter Dance Fest) at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, $$
Sat, January 25, 2020 - Sat, January 25, 2020
Groundbreaking Montréal-based company RUBBERBAND brings together contemporary dance composition and West Coast hip-hop like none other. Choreographer Victor Quijada creates an electrifying new style of dance inspired by many styles of dance.
Sat, January 25, 2020 - Sat, January 25, 2020
Groundbreaking Montréal-based company RUBBERBAND brings together contemporary dance composition and West Coast hip-hop like none other. Choreographer Victor Quijada creates an electrifying new style of dance inspired by many styles of dance.
PHILADANCO! (Winter Dance Fest) at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, $$
Sat, February 1, 2020 - Sat, February 1, 2020
Philadanco! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Founded in 1970 in Philadelphia by Joan Myers Brown, Philadanco! is recognized worldwide for its artistic integrity, and electrifying...
Sat, February 1, 2020 - Sat, February 1, 2020
Philadanco! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Founded in 1970 in Philadelphia by Joan Myers Brown, Philadanco! is recognized worldwide for its artistic integrity, and electrifying...
PARSONS DANCE (Winter Dance Fest) at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, $$
Sat, February 8, 2020 - Sat, February 8, 2020
Founded in 1985 by artistic director David Parsons and Tony Award‒winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, the New York City‒based company is known around the world for choreography and dancers bursting with unstoppable energy.
Sat, February 8, 2020 - Sat, February 8, 2020
Founded in 1985 by artistic director David Parsons and Tony Award‒winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, the New York City‒based company is known around the world for choreography and dancers bursting with unstoppable energy.
MALPASO DANCE COMPANY Artistic Director, Osnel Delgado, Boston, $$
Fri, March 13, 2020 - Sat, March 14, 2020
An exceptional contemporary company from Cuba, Malpaso Dance Company is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography.
Fri, March 13, 2020 - Sat, March 14, 2020
An exceptional contemporary company from Cuba, Malpaso Dance Company is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography.
Shen Yun at the Boch Center, Boston, $$$
Sat, April 11, 2020 - Sun, April 19, 2020
A global sensation returns! Shen Yun is back with a brand-new production. Watch ancient legends, heavenly realms, and modern tales of courage spring to life through classical Chinese dance.
Sat, April 11, 2020 - Sun, April 19, 2020
A global sensation returns! Shen Yun is back with a brand-new production. Watch ancient legends, heavenly realms, and modern tales of courage spring to life through classical Chinese dance.
RAPHAEL XAVIER at Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, Boston, $
Fri, May 8, 2020 - Sat, May 9, 2020
Known for his “artful and mesmerizing” (Dance Magazine) take on hip-hop and breaking, Raphael Xavier takes this movement vocabulary to uncharted territory with a transcendent mix of poetry, precision, and spontaneity.
Fri, May 8, 2020 - Sat, May 9, 2020
Known for his “artful and mesmerizing” (Dance Magazine) take on hip-hop and breaking, Raphael Xavier takes this movement vocabulary to uncharted territory with a transcendent mix of poetry, precision, and spontaneity.
Swing Dance Party With Roger Ceresi's All Starz, Leominster
Thu, November 19, 2020
Live Band & Group Swing Dance Lesson Every Sunday Learn to Swing Dance and get 'Wicked Good' 'Real Fast' with Dance2Swing 'Super Easy' Group Swing Dance Lesson
Thu, November 19, 2020
Live Band & Group Swing Dance Lesson Every Sunday Learn to Swing Dance and get 'Wicked Good' 'Real Fast' with Dance2Swing 'Super Easy' Group Swing Dance Lesson
Swing Dance Party With Roger Ceresi's All Starz, Leominster
Thu, November 19, 2020
Live Band & Group Swing Dance Lesson Every Sunday Learn to Swing Dance and get 'Wicked Good' 'Real Fast' with Dance2Swing 'Super Easy' Group Swing Dance Lesson
Thu, November 19, 2020
Live Band & Group Swing Dance Lesson Every Sunday Learn to Swing Dance and get 'Wicked Good' 'Real Fast' with Dance2Swing 'Super Easy' Group Swing Dance Lesson
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