Fri & Sat, Sep 17 & 18
By Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy.
A Hop co-commission and proscenium stage premiere.

Leave the day-to-day. Enter into the world of immortality. Ragamala Dance Company returns to the Hop as a culminating moment in their multi-year residency. 

Big Move Workshop
Wed, Sep 15
Moving through the mythology and symbolism in the dance of Shiva.

Thu, Oct 7
An evening of classical favorites from the enchanting duo.

Wed, Oct 20
featuring the E-Collective &
Turtle Island Quartet
An icon of the New Orleans jazz scene, a composer of over 40 Hollywood film scores, and now the first African American to stage an opera at the Met, Terence Blanchard has rocked every part of the music world.

Thu, Oct 28
Joined by pianist Matthew Dean Marsh, the intensely original artist will present highlights from his body of work.

Tue, Nov 2
Brian Messier, director
Passport! Travel the world on an exhilarating musical journey with this 45-member ensemble.

Sun, Nov 7
Filippo Ciabatti, interim director
The choral singers draw on their ever-expanding repertory for an uplifting performance.

Sat, Nov 13
Filippo Ciabatti, director
David Kim joins the DSO for Bruch's emotional Violin Concerto No. 1. The evening opens with George Walker's moving Lyric for Strings and closes with Beethoven's inspirational masterpiece, Symphony no. 3 "Eroica."

Don't miss the pre-show talk with Ciabatti at the Top of the Hop.

Fri & Sat, Dec 3 & 4
Inventive dances that celebrate the beauty of nature, humanity and life itself.

Sat, Dec 4
Pre-Show Talk with Moses Pendleton ’71

Special performance for registered schools and homeschools Fri, Dec 3

Thu, Dec 2
Dance Workshop: Move with MOMIX
Move with a dance company known for its unique feats of physicality.

Thu & Fri, Jan 13 & 14
The Force of Things an Opera for Objects
A sonic installation that rumbles with the impact of climate change. Performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble.

Fri & Sat, Jan 21 & 22
Featuring the premiere of Haint Blu (proscenium version), a dance-theater work reflecting on familial lines through memory and magic, co-commissioned by the Hop and developed during the company's fall residency at Dartmouth.

Wed, Jan 19
Movement Workshop

Sat, Jan 29
Rivka's Reading Rainbow!
A passionate librarian desperately tries to save her precious "miscellaneous" department during an upcoming purge of the library's least borrowed books.

Fri, Feb 4
The Virtuous Fall of the Girls from Our Lady of Sorrows
An adaptation of Measure for Measure and an exploration of teenage revolution in the face of petty authoritarianism.

This event has been postponed due to the recent rise of COVID-19 and challenges related to travel, staffing and the nature of the performance.

Wed, Feb 2
with dance artist Faye Driscoll and cognitive scientist Viola Stoermer

Unpack your perceptual assumptions, explore ambiguity and feel out that third thing that exists between the self and the other.

Fri, Feb 11, 7:30 pm
Songs and stories of Native American life celebrate heritage, survival and resilience. Co-commissioned by the Hop.

Tue, Feb 15
The Vermont-born singer-songwriter gives traditional folk music a contemporary twist.
 

Sat, Feb 19
Brian Messier, director
A program featuring a premiere by Quinn Mason, special selection prize winner of the 2020 Wind Ensemble Composition Competition.

Wed, Feb 23
featuring Tamboreño, a Hop commission
The piano quintet delivers sublime contemporary Latin American music interlaced with 17th-century influences.

Mon, Feb 28
A conversation about resistance, liberation and modern-day activism.

Fri, Mar 4
(im)migration: music of change
Winds and string quartet tell stories of African-American journeys in honor of the Great Migration.

Sat, Mar 12 • Free
Hanover & Claremont
Experience Wabanaki storytelling and fiber arts with Roger and Vera Longtoe Sheehan.

Thu & Fri, Mar 31 & Apr 1
Originally created in 1993, this compelling piece is perhaps more resonant now than ever. The Medium is based on the writings and theories of media prophet Marshall McLuhan, who died in 1980, and who questioned the positive impact that emerging technologies would have on our lives.

Viewpoints Workshop with SITI Company
Mon, Mar 28
Experience SITI Company's signature technique to develop flexibility and strength in movement for individuals and ensembles.

Fri & Sat, Apr 8 & 9
Maya Beiser + Wendy Whelan + Lucinda Childs + David Lang
A collaboration among legends, this bold, highly collaborative work explores universal themes through the shared language of music and dance.

Sat, Apr 16
Featuring eight indigenous musicians, this multimedia project is a journey across the breadth and into the soul of island nations of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Thu & Fri, Apr 21 & 22
During his residency at Dartmouth, sanchez will perform In the Court of the Conqueror, the second installment of his series, Performing the Constitution. The performance takes a hard look at the 200 year-old history of US Supreme Court rulings that have diminished the Tribal Sovereignty of Native Nations in Indian Country.

Sat, Apr 23
Dartmouth students showcase their talents at this annual music competition.

Fri, Apr 29
Kidjo comes to the Hop for a show featuring the high-octane numbers that have cemented her place on the international scene. She will perform highlights from Remain in Light and Celia mixed as well as selections from her recently released Mother Nature album. 

May 6–8
Led by community organizer, performer and professor Dr. Shamell Bell, this three-day intensive workshop seeks to engage the community in healing practices and modalities that will add to the ritual offerings associated with The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist, a multidisciplinary project opening in September 2022.

May 14
Passionate and sweet, Tchaikovsky's last symphony "Pathétique" is his most open-hearted work.

Sun, May 15
Greg Hayes, piano with Sarah Briggs, violin and Wayne Smith, cello
The trio bring to life vibrant, iconic arrangements by Piazzolla, Schumann and Fauré.

Sun, May 22
Led by the Director Filippo Ciabatti, the ensemble performs Haydn's Creation, an oratorio which narrates the origin of the world with choreography by Dance Ensemble Director John Heginbotham and choreographer in residence Rebecca Stenn.

Fri & Sat, May 27 & 28
As spring breathes new life into the world, so does this performance from the dedicated dancers of the ensemble of works developed throughout the year.

Sat, May 28
Brian Messier, director
A celebration of Mexican art and culture featuring three exciting premieres including Cumbia Moderna by Rodrigo Martinez, Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Wind Ensemble Composition Competition.

Sat & Sun, Oct 2 & 3
Playful, imaginative and inspirational, POP UP is inspired by the personal stories, memories and anecdotes of a community.

Sat, Oct 9
Black Underground Theater & Arts Association
Poetic Healing Showcase
Come for the poems, stay for the vibes.

Fri & Sat, Oct 15 & 16
The First-Year Project
First-year students arrive on the Dartmouth stage in a showcase performance.

Fri–Sun, Oct 29–31
Fall Play Reading Series
Three nights, three extraordinary plays.

Wed, Oct 27
An enthralling musical journey spanning centuries and continents from our resident pianist.

Sat, Oct 30
Taylor Ho Bynum, director
A night of creative music with the Dartmouth alum and her newly formed band, in a double bill with the orchestra.

Fri, Nov 5
Classical sounds and styles playfully foil one another in this imaginative performance from the quintessential American string quartet.

Tue, Nov 9
Musical twists and turns from one of Latin music's most intriguing emerging artists.

Tue, Nov 16
Filippo Ciabatti, interim director
The 100-member choral society delights us with a program, marking the beginning of a year-long collaboration with the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble.

Sat, Dec 11
Join the Claflin Jewelry Studio for a pop-up workshop to make paper snowflakes.

Dido Reimagined
This event has been postponed due to the recent rise of COVID-19 and challenges related to travel, staffing and the nature of the performance.

Sat, Jan 29
Captivating stories from our favorite "English fella and storyteller."

This event has been postponed due to the recent rise of COVID-19 and challenges related to travel, staffing and the nature of the performance.

Wed, Feb 2
Michael Hurwitz
Join us as this year's woodworking resident artist shares his expertise of over 40 years in making studio furniture.

Wed, Feb 16
Diego Romero
Ancient forms of pottery and comic book imagery come together to tackle contemporary issues in this Cochiti Pueblo potter's work.

Wed, Feb 23
Marilyn da Silva
The metalsmith and sculptor tells stories through imagery and representational elements.

Free, advance registration suggested. Tickets also available onsite.

Sat, Feb 5, 7:30 pm
Taylor Ho Bynum, director
A sensational performance from the student ensemble led by Director Taylor Ho Bynum and joined by three of the leading figures in NYC's creative Brazilian community. 

Due to COVID-related challenges, we have needed to postpone the Winter Gospel Choir performance scheduled for Sunday, February 13, in favor of a larger Gospel Choir / Dartmouth Idol celebration performance on May 19.

Feb 18–27
The groundbreaking and iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation—and taught us all to measure our life in love.

Feb 25
Pre-Show Panel Discussion with Jim Nicola, original producer for “Rent” world premiere

Sun, Feb 20
Filippo Ciabatti, director
The choral singers draw on their ever-expanding repertory for an uplifting performance.

Sat, Feb 26
Filippo Ciabatti, director
The shortest and most intimate of all Mahler's symphonies, the Fourth Symphony embodies his search for the sublime through nature and innocence.

Join us for a pre-show talk with Filippo Ciabatti

Thu, Mar 3
Walt Cunningham, artistic director
Expect sparkles and shimmer as the show celebrates its crystal anniversary with a walk down memory lane.

Sun, Mar 6
Works-in-Progress
Led by director John Heginbotham and choreographer in residence Rebecca Stenn, the cast of students, faculty and community members share choreography featuring a new work.

Tue, Mar 29
The inimitable double bassist teams up with the leading string ensemble for a mix of classical and bluegrass flavors.

Mon, Apr 4
Tuning Meditation by Pauline Oliveros
Come sing with us! Led by Professor Richard Beaudoin, community members will sing the extraordinary and influential piece. All are welcome—no experience necessary!

Mon, Apr 4
Garden Ghosts and the Bees
From the sounds of Black life to video game musicals and experimental Yiddish dance music, experience a broad and eclectic range of new music from the Dartmouth Digital Musics students.

Tue, Apr 5
William Parker Trio
Cosmic multi-hued blues, perfect for space and time travel from the electric guitar trio, led by the champion of improvised music.

Fri, Apr 15
The 1619 Project today: an evening with creator and author Nikole Hannah-Jones, joined by Dartmouth artists and faculty.

Tue & Wed, Apr 19 & 20
Roger Guenveur Smith returns to the Hop as a Resident Artist this season with his solo performance of OTTO FRANK—the latest work by the Obie-winning actor, writer and director. The father of diarist Anne Frank inspires an intimate meditation on our present moment through a rigorous examination of the not-so-distant past.

Sat, Apr 23 • Free
Hanover & Claremont
Enchanting music from a master of the balafon.

Tue, Apr 26
Enter a state of transcendent musical ecstasy where pitches, rhythms and cultural boundaries become fluid. Featuring Emergence: a Hop co-commission. Middle Eastern, Indian and Western instruments come together, moving beyond the notions of style and tradition into a realm of uninhibited musical communication.

Wed, May 4
A literary-turned-musical meditation on grieving and loss. The Argentinian composer reprised his place as one of the classical world's leading figures with this new chamber opera written for 13 musicians including three vocalists.

May 13–15
Lizzie: The Musical
In the late summer of 1892, Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe.

May 27–28
Ethically Ambiguous
The story of a young girl's newfound obsession with sex—and how she's convinced she's going to hell for it. An original one-woman honors thesis about desire and shame as a woman of color.

Sat, May 7
Taylor Ho Bynum, director
For their spring concert, the ensemble invites graduating Coast seniors from the classes of '20 and '21 for an evening of mesmerizing sounds.

Thu, May 19
Walt Cunningham, artistic director
It's a double dose of music magic as Dartmouth Idol and Gospel Choir join forces for a spring celebration.

May 23
This year, on the 60th anniversary of this speech, Dartmouth welcomes Dr. King's son, Martin Luther King III, to honor his father's life and legacy, and to celebrate members of the Dartmouth community who show continued commitment to social justice causes. The keynote speech will be followed by the presentation of the Dartmouth 2022 Social Justice Awards. 

May 26 & 27
An interdisciplinary two-day event on the repertoire of the Americas and Mexican arts at Dartmouth.