Join us for the 27th season of the Bates Dance Festival. Experience the power and invention of contemporary dance and music. Whatever your dance interest, our 2009 series featuring works by world-class choreographers and imaginative newcomers will entertain, intrigue and inspire you.

Battleworks by Tom Caravaglia

This season we showcase works by established and emerging dance creators from at home and abroad, introducing our community to innovative dance making in a changing global society.

From the nuanced and penetrating works of Kate Weare Company, to the daring virtuosity of Battleworks, to the operatic fairytale of Tania Isaac Dance, to the exquisite poignancy of Bebe Miller Company, these artists bring deeply considered perspectives to our stage with grace, humor and eloquence. In these challenging times of global change and promise, it is often through the work of artists that we discover new ways to navigate our experiences and embrace the unknown with courage and hope.

Here at the Festival, we remain dedicated to insuring critical support for the artists' creative process by taking an active role as commissioners and producers of new works. To that end each summer we gather an international community of choreographers, performers, educators and students to study, perform and create. Through this community, the Festival encourages a creative exchange of ideas among artists and offers audiences a wide range of opportunities to experience contemporary dance, thus affirming the essential power of the arts to enrich our lives. Welcome to this vibrant gathering where the spirit of dance continues to thrive.

Laura Faure, Director

Performance and Events Schedule

Tentative schedule includes ticketed and free performances and events.