As sure as the flowers bloom in the spring, the dance companies are coming alive to present their season-closing performances. The local dance venues: Citizens Bank Opera House, Dance Complex, the Shubert Theatre and even the ICA will be buzzing with every style of dance—ballet, contemporary, tap, folkloric and experimental collaborations, a testament to the importance of dance among our arts offerings. The calendar includes many of the local companies, along with visiting troupes from New York, bringing new works expanding the repertory for viewers eager to see dance that reflects modern times. There are so many good choices that I hesitate to recommend one over the other. As for me, I hope to attend all of them.

Jean Appolon Expressions

Dance Complex, Cambridge | April 1-2

Boston-based company Jean Appolon Expressions will present “Tyaka: A Bloom Residency Performance,” based on the rhythms and folkloric traditions of the choreographer’s birth country, Haiti. The title refers to a Haitian stew, a symbol for the mélange of Haitian and modern dance movement that Appolon combines in his choreography. The works will be performed by his multi-ethnic troupe which includes American and Haitian performers.

Written by Iris Fanger for WBUR-10. To view the complete article, CLICK HERE.