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Contemporary Dance Performances in Boston
The Deborah Abel Dance is dedicated to creating transformative artistic experiences through contemporary dance and original music. Our work explores the intersection of Western psychology and Eastern spiritual philosophy, aiming to reconnect audiences with their inner emotional landscapes. Through immersive performances like The Wild Divine and Calling to You, we craft narrative universes that examine themes of human connection, personal wholeness, and the search for meaning. Our collaborative approach integrates choreography with live music composition, as seen in our Sweet Rasa ensemble's creations.With decades of collective experience in modern dance techniques and spiritual inquiry, our company has presented work internationally, including performances in India and collaborations with cultural institutions. We maintain rigorous artistic standards while prioritizing emotional authenticity, as evidenced by our critically acclaimed productions that have moved audiences to profound personal reflection.
Services
Contemporary Dance Performances
Original Music Composition
Spiritual Dance Workshops
Cultural Collaborations
Music Album Production
Theatrical Productions
International Touring
Dance Education Programs
Highlights and features
- We integrate Western psychology with Eastern spiritual practices in our choreography
- Our productions feature original live music composed by Sweet Rasa ensemble
- We create immersive narrative universes that engage audiences emotionally
- Our work has been performed internationally including in India
- We maintain rigorous artistic standards while prioritizing emotional authenticity
What people say
Profound healing
Spiritual awakening
Emotional depth
Artistic excellence
Transformative experience
Services
Contemporary Dance Performances
Our contemporary dance performances blend technical precision with emotional depth, creating immersive experiences that explore human connections and spiritual themes. Through productions like The Wild Divine, we combine choreography with live music to craft narrative universes that challenge audiences to reconnect with their inner selves. These performances have been critically acclaimed for their ability to evoke profound emotional responses while maintaining artistic excellence.
Original Music Composition
Sweet Rasa, our music ensemble, creates original compositions that complement and enhance our dance productions. This collaborative process between musicians and dancers results in unique soundscapes that evolve alongside the choreography. Our albums like The Wild Divine and Calling To You feature eclectic instrumentation and vocal arrangements that support the emotional journey of each performance while standing as independent musical works.
Spiritual Dance Workshops
We offer workshops that explore the intersection of dance and spirituality, focusing on Bhakti Modern techniques. These sessions guide participants through movement practices designed to awaken emotional awareness and connect with deeper states of consciousness. The workshops emphasize personal expression and spiritual exploration through physical movement, reflecting our company's core philosophy of dance as a path to inner discovery.
Cultural Collaborations
Our productions integrate diverse cultural influences, particularly evident in the India tour of Calling to You. We collaborate with international artists to create works that bridge Eastern and Western traditions, resulting in performances that honor both contemporary dance forms and ancient spiritual practices. These collaborations have included performances for diplomatic audiences and cultural institutions, demonstrating our commitment to global artistic dialogue.
Music Album Production
We produce professional music albums that capture the essence of our live performances. These recordings feature the collaborative work of Sweet Rasa musicians and are available on major digital platforms. The albums preserve the emotional depth of our productions while making our music accessible to wider audiences, serving as both artistic documents and standalone listening experiences that reflect our unique musical vision.
People
Deborah Abel
Artistic Director
Deborah Abel is an award-winning choreographer who has created emotionally powerful dance works for over three decades. Her unique Bhakti Modern style blends Western psychology with Eastern spiritual traditions, resulting in productions that have moved audiences worldwide. She has received critical acclaim for her ability to translate complex emotional and spiritual concepts into compelling dance narratives.
Lee Perlman
Music Director
Lee Perlman is a composer and musician who has created original scores for all major Deborah Abel Dance productions. As director of Sweet Rasa, he has developed a distinctive musical language that complements the company's choreography. His compositions have been praised for their ability to enhance the emotional depth of the performances while maintaining their own artistic integrity.
Dorothy Anderson-Perales
Dancer
Dorothy Anderson-Perales is a professional dancer with extensive experience in contemporary dance. A graduate of The School of the Toronto Dance Theater, she brings technical precision and emotional depth to her performances. Her background in clinical social work adds a unique perspective to her interpretation of the company's emotionally charged choreography.
Haissan Boot
Dancer
Haissan Boot is a versatile dancer trained in multiple styles including ballet, modern, and hip-hop. His diverse background brings dynamic energy to the company's performances. With experience performing internationally, he contributes both technical excellence and creative interpretation to the ensemble's productions.
Tony Tucker
Dancer
Tony Tucker is a respected dancer and choreographer with expertise in hip-hop and contemporary dance. His teaching experience enhances his ability to interpret complex choreography. As both performer and educator, he brings depth and authenticity to his roles in the company's productions.
Questions
What makes Deborah Abel Dance Company's performances unique?
Our performances uniquely combine contemporary dance with spiritual philosophy, creating immersive experiences that explore human connections through a blend of Western psychology and Eastern traditions.
How does the company integrate music with dance?
Our Sweet Rasa ensemble creates original music that evolves alongside the choreography, resulting in soundscapes that enhance the emotional journey of each performance.
What themes do your productions explore?
Our works examine themes of personal wholeness, human connection, and spiritual awakening through narratives that blend modern dance techniques with ancient wisdom.
Have you performed internationally?
Yes, we've performed internationally including a notable India tour in 2012, demonstrating our commitment to cross-cultural artistic dialogue.
What is Bhakti Modern dance?
Bhakti Modern is our signature style that merges modern dance techniques with spiritual inquiry, creating performances that explore the universal longing for connection with self and others.
How can I experience your work?
You can attend our live performances, stream our music albums, or participate in our spiritual dance workshops that explore our unique approach to movement and consciousness.
