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August 2023

Two dancers reach outwards towards a white light
Aug 28, 2023
Kelsey Colcord Spitalny
Center Stage will be touring six groups across the U.S. this fall and three ensembles, BCUC, Ethiocolor, & Garage Dance Ensemble, from Ethiopia and South Africa will be making several stops through...

June 2023

Four people in a rock band perform on stage.
Jun 12, 2023
Kelsey Colcord Spitalny
Center Stage will be all over the U.S. this summer and fall, but three ensembles will be making several stops through the New England region this June and July: Cachitas Now! (Argentina), Nomfusi...

August 2022

Two dancers with their arms outstretched, touching
Aug 05, 2022
Kelsey Colcord Spitalny
On Tour and In Residence July – December 2023 Center Stage connects the U.S. with performing artists who are reframing our world in this globally transformative time. Locally rooted and globally...

February 2022

A woman with an accordion standing on a bridge
Feb 11, 2022
Kelsey Colcord Spitalny
Global exchange is more important than ever. Eleven Center Stage ensembles from five different countries and regions will tour the U.S. from February 2022-March 2023. February-April 2022: Tours by...

October 2021

A man playing drums wearing a yellow hat, silhoutted by a spotlight
Oct 18, 2021
Kelsey Colcord Spitalny
Cultural Diplomacy Program Opens Call for Artists Due November 21, 2021 The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) is pleased to announce the seventh season of Center Stage with a call for...