Boston Dance Theater presents SURGE Outdoor Dance & Climate Engagement Experience

Join Boston Dance Theater (BDT) at the Wells Reserve for an immersive afternoon of outdoor performance and environmental dialogue with SURGE, a collaborative site-specific dance event. This program will begin with an optional interactive workshop in the barn exploring science and movement themes around sea level rise (open to all, no dance experience required). Then we will proceed to the beach for an outdoor performance at low tide.

Event Details
3:00-4:00pm - Dance and movement workshop in the Laudholm Barn (optional)
4:00-4:30pm - Meet at Barn and walk to Laudholm Beach via Barrier Beach Trail*
4:30-5:45pm - Performance + Artist Q&A on beach

Boston Dance Theater’s SURGE connects contemporary dance, ocean science, and climate activism to create a unique platform for collective reflection on the climate crisis. Co-created by BDT Founder/Co-Artistic Director Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and Dr. Larry Pratt, ocean scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, SURGE invites audience members to engage directly with performers in a dynamic, informal outdoor setting.

“We heard from several audience members that they were moved to tears and inspired to take more personal action around climate change after seeing these performances, and we know that the ripple effect of each such experience cannot be underestimated.” - Beryl Jolly, Vice President of Culture, The Trustees (on the 2022 East Boston Fellowship performances of SURGE)

*Please note: Access to the beach involves approximately half a mile of walking on a dirt and gravel trail. Beach terrain may include sand, rocks, and uneven surfaces. Limited transportation assistance will be available to and from the beach for those who may need it. Additional details coming soon.