Contemporary dance meets ocean science in an intimate Cape Cod performance with Boston Dance Theater and Danceport. Join Cape Symphony Presents for OCEAN / CURRENT, an intimate and immersive evening of contemporary dance inspired by the ocean, environmental change, and the powerful relationship between movement, sound, and ecology. Featuring excerpts from Boston Dance Theater’s SURGE project, developed in collaboration with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) ocean scientist Larry J. Pratt. Through bold and expressive movement, the work translates scientific concepts such as ocean systems, current, flow, and environmental change into a deeply human performance experience.
Presented in partnership with Boston Dance Theater + Danceport.
The evening will also highlight local dance through original work choreographed by Danceport Founder and Owner Michelle Chwastiak and performed by the Danceport Company. These works, including If the World Was a House and Diamonds on the Water, reflect themes of ocean preservation, environmental connection, and the fragile beauty of the world around us.
The program will conclude with a collaborative improvisation featuring dancers from both Boston Dance Theater and Danceport, set to ambient recordings of local ocean sounds. A brief audience talkback will follow, offering a chance to hear directly from the artists about the creative process, the science behind the movement, and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
This one-night-only performance brings together world-class contemporary dance, local artistry, and Cape Cod’s deep connection to the ocean.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 7
Time: 6:00 PM
Run Time: Approximately 75 to 85 minutes
Location: Cape Symphony's Falmouth Campus (60 Highfield Drive)
General Admission: $30; purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
Students and Children: discounts available—contact csp@capesymphony.org for details.
Space is limited for this intimate performance experience. Reserve your tickets early!
Date and Time
Friday Aug 7, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Friday, August 7 at 6:00 PM
Location
Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus - 60 Highfield Dr, Falmouth
Fees/Admission
$30 general admission
Contact Information
Rich Chwastiak
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