The Dance Complex Class Descriptions

Hip Hop/ Jazz /
Jazz Funk

Aicha "Astou" Sagna

African Dance (Senegal) - Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm, $12/class

Description: Students will learn West African Dances from Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. The class begins with a ½ hour warm-up, and progresses to energetic dancing. There are live drummers.

Clothing: Comfortable clothes, loose or stretchy. Lapa or Sarong optional, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Fatou Carol Sylla

African (Senegal, Guinea) - Fridays 6:00-7:30, $13/class, $6 for children and teens, free for children taking class with an adult.

Contact Fatou-Carol at underthesundandd@hotmail.com or at 617-868-6193.

Description: West Africa has an enormously rich cultural heritage in the arts that have long been traditional sources of self-knowledge, community cohesion, and spiritual communion. Come and learn traditional dances, rhythms, and songs from Senegal and Guinea, West Africa. At the same time explore the functions of these dances in relationship to your own life. Class warm-up includes working on core strength, flexibility, stamina, grounded-ness and rhythmic sensibility. This is a multi-level class; advanced beginner level dancers and up. Accompanied by live African drumming.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Fatou-Carol Sylla, M.A., M.S.P.H., has been a dance teacher/movement specialist, performer and choreographer for 35 years. Because of Ms. Sylla’s deep connection to dance as a transformative vehicle, she carried out three years of research in West Africa and became an initiate of the Djina Folly. She studied Dance Therapy practices and Authentic Movement at Lesley University where she received her M.A. in Dance and also taught the course African Dance and Dance Therapy.  Her M.A. thesis performance, based in Authentic Movement, explored bringing the healing qualities of dance/movement to the stage.  She teaches at the Dance Complex and the YWCA Cambridge, for VSA arts of Massachusetts and also leads “Moving Into Authenticity Workshops” in the Boston area.

Ife Bolden

African (West African, various) - Mondays 6:00-7:30pm, $13/class

Description: Dances from various regions of West Africa.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required. Accompanied by live African drumming. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Lamine Toure

Sabar (Senegal) - Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm, $13/class

Contact: laminesabar@yahoo.com

Description: This class focuses on sabar dance, an energetic and beautiful Senegalese art form. You will learn the fundamentals of Senegalese dance, starting with basic movements, then progressing to a repertory of choreographed dance steps. Emphasis is on learning technique, dance steps and understanding how dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. All classes are accompanied by live sabar drumming.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Marianne Harkless

Afro-Jazz - Thursdays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, $12.00/class

Class description: Afro-Jazz dance is a fusion of African, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean and jazz dance styles. Classes are up-beat and begin with a warm-up, followed by movement across the floor and a choreographed combination. Students should be barefoot. All levels of dancers are welcome.

Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggins, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Yeumougor "Paa" Seck Diery and Samba Cisee

West African Dance (Senegal) - Saturdays 4:30-6:00pm, $13/class,

Contact: 617-427-5160, or visit: www.Silimbo.com .

Description: Classes start with a thorough warm up, followed by choreography that is broken down section by section, focusing on technique, execution and comprehension of the Sabar rhythms. The class then follows the African Dance Class format of dancing across the floor in lines accompanied by live drummers. Paa’s style of teaching is clear, clean and precise, filled with the warmth, enthusiasm and the unique stylistic qualities that are found in the traditional and contemporary styles of Sabar. His expertise as a drummer, musician and dance performer make the classes a fun and thorough learning experience. All levels of students are welcome.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Pape N'Diaye

Beginning West African Dance (Senegal) - Sundays 1:30-3:00pm, $12/class

Contact: ndiayeartiste@yahoo.com , or visit: www.papendiaye.com

Description: Sabar, the national dance of Senegal , is an energetic and beautiful traditional dance form, named after the family of drums that play its vivacious rhythms. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of Sabar dance, starting with basic movements, then progressing to a repertory of choreographed dance steps. Also accompanied by live sabar drumming, this class will help you understand how the dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. In addition to fine-tuning your sabar technique, you will learn the latest sabar moves and be inspired by the energy that Pape N'Diaye brings to every class!

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Seydou Coulibaly

African (Mali) - Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm, $13/class.

Contact: Erich 617-388-0413.

Description: Dances primarily from Mali, West Africa. Accompanied by live African drumming.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Sidi Mohamed "Joh" Camara

African (Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea) - Sundays 3:00-4:30, $12/class, $6 for children up to 16 years of age.

Contact: Joh Camara 617.822.3262, www.JohOnLine.com

Description: Students will learn a variety of West African Dances from Mali, Guinea and Ivory Coast regions. Students will learn the cultural and historical context for each dance. The class begins with a ½ hour warm-up, and progresses to energetic dancing to live drumming (djembe and djun-djun). Come experience one of the most skilled and enthusiastic master dancers/teachers and one of the premier West African classes in terms of energy. During class Joh tailors his teaching to accommodate all levels of dancers. Class is accompanied by live percussion by African drum masters.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa or sarong (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Anna Myer

Beginning Ballet - Tuesdays & Fridays 6:00-7:00pm, $11/class

Advanced Beginner Ballet - Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm $11/class

Intermediate Ballet - Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, & Saturdays, 12:00-1:30pm, $13/class

Contact: 617-547-9699, or visit: www.annamyerdancers.org

Clothing: Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Liz Lapuh

Introductory Ballet - Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am, $11/class

Description: This class is for students with no prior training in ballet.

Advanced Beginner Ballet - Mondays 6:00-7:30pm, Sundays 1:00-2:30pm, $13/class, $11/class with pre-registration

Description: This class is geared toward students with little or no ballet training and toward those students who would like to fill the gaps in their knowledge of classical technique. The concentration is on teaching students correct alignment, ballet positions and steps and exploring efficient movement values.

Elementary/Intermediate Ballet - Fridays 6:00-7:30, Saturdays 11:30am-1:00pm, $13/class, $11/class with pre-registration

Description: This class focuses on teaching longer combinations to familiarize students with movement patterns created by joining ballet steps. This increases the dancers' kinesthetic sense.

Intermediate Ballet - Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm, Thursdays 6:45-8:15pm, $13/class drop-in, $11/class with pre-registration

Description: This class is for the more experienced dancer. It makes use of the full range of ballet movement to increase competence and stamina.

Pointe - Sundays 2:30-3:00pm, $5/class.

Contact: Call 617-441-9315

Clothing: Should be leotard and tights or loose and comfortable; ballet shoes or socks. Shoes may be purchased at Teddy's Shoes, Mass Ave in Cambridge (downstairs from the Dance Complex), or Boston Dancewear, Mass Ave in Boston, near Symphony. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Margot Parsons

Intermediate Ballet - Mondays 10:00-11:30am, $13/class, $7 for barre only

Contact: www.dancevisions.net

Description: None Submitted.

Clothing: Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Rebecca Rice

Organic Ballet - Thursdays 11:30-1:00, $13/class, $7/barre only

Contact: www.rebeccaricedance.com

Join choreographer Rebecca Rice Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a class that explores movement from both the ballet and classical modern idioms. Ballet barre will be standard as well as attention to movement that builds both virtuosity of technique and creative self-expression.

Rebecca's dance classes focus on developing technical, theatrical performers and build strong, musical and organic movers. They seek to develop a dance artist ’ s sensibility, creativity, precision, and strength using techniques from Ballet, Bill Evans/ Limon-based modern, Laban, Effort Shape as well as various Pilates and Zena Rommets floor work. Ballet barre, classical and contemporary movement as well as new choreographic ideas will be part of every class. Attention to working with challenging rhythms in order to build strong musicality will be stressed.

QUOTE: " Rebecca Rice has forged a movement lexicon that fuses ballet and modern dance in a way that seems totally organic, comfortably familiar yet not routine. The foundation in traditional ballet is impeccably clear, yet her work is grounded in the weighted earthiness and gestural richness of modern dance. "

STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Roseann Ridings

Intermediate Ballet - Wednesdays & Fridays 11:15am-12:45pm, $13/class, $7/barre

Description: The level of class is intermediate. A lot of professional modern dancers as well as adult students participate. Individuals with no experience would not be able to keep up, but once they have learned the basics they could follow along. The technique is a more eclectic approach rather than Russian, Chechetti, or RAD.

Clothing: Should be leotard and tights and ballet shoes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Lino "leanski" Delgado

Break Dancing - Mondays 6:30-7:30pm, $12/class

Contact: email leanski@gmail.com or visit www.floorlords.com

Description: The class will consist of classic Bboy/girl top rock, footwork, & freezes for beginners and for dancers who need to work on foundation, top rock, & floor rock.

STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Rachel Werkman

Samba - Saturdays 1:30-3:00pm, $13/class.

Contact: (617) 842-0510 or werkperson@gmail.com

Description: Samba is a contagious, highly-syncopated rhythm and dance from Brazil that expresses joy, freedom and the warm, open spirit of Brazilian culture. Samba is energetic but it can also be elegant, sensual and playful. The class will teach and practice samba and other afro-Brazilian dance styles/moves from various parts of Brazil as well as introduce traditional and contemporary styles and their roots. The goal is to create a welcoming, non-competitive and fun environment where students of all abilities and experience can enjoy samba in its various forms and develop their skills while having a blast and getting an excellent workout.

Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggings, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, and dance shoes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Glenio De Oliviera

Samba de Gafieira - Sundays 1:30-2:30pm, $12/class - Discount with Pre-Registration: 5 classes for $50, 10 classes for $80!

Contact: Deraldo at 617-970-1248 or emial: glenioxuxa@hotmail.com

Description: Samba de gafiera is the most popular Brazilian ballroom dance. It is closest in structure to tango, but its movement aesthetics are deeply informed by many forms of Brazilian samba. The class is divided in two groups for beginners and intermediate/advanced levels. Classes are open to all levels, no partner is necessary and frequent partner changes will be encouraged.

Clothing: Anything comfortable for dancing, ballroom dance shoes are recommended for ladies, but not necessary. A lot of people wear sneakers, which is fine. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Mestre Chuvisco

Capoeira Regional - Mondays 6:30-8:00pm, $13/class AND Saturdays 10:30-noon, $13/class

Contact: email: bostoncapoeira@yahoo.com

Description: Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art that combines music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts. It develops self-confidence, coordination, music skills, and self-awareness.

Clothing: T-shirt and sweat pants or loose fitting pants. Train barefoot or with clean, light-weight sneakers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Mestre MANHOSO

Capoeira Angola - Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm, $15/class

Capoeira Angola developed in Brazil from a variety of African sources. N’golo from Angola, rhythms from Congo, and acrobatics from Guinea combined to form a martial art disguised as a dance and played like a game. All these elements together with a deliberate sense of fun result in a vigorous workout for the body and mind.

The class is designed to build a strong foundation in brand new students, while furthering the development of more experienced players.

The class follows a philosophy espoused by Mestre Joao Grande and Mestre Pastinha before him of “Nine movements lead to nine million.” The nine fundamental movements of Capoeira Angola are practiced each class with an emphasis on mindful and constant improvement of the essential details. Theses movements are then combined into a variety of sequences and two person drills that allow students of all levels to further their understanding of how the movements work and function in the game of Capoeira Angola.

Class will provide instruction in the percussion instruments of the art and how to sing the songs associated with the style, as well as the historical and cultural foundations of Capoeira.

Students will learn to play berimbau, pandeiro, agogo, atabaque, reco reco, and to sing in the traditional fashion.

Jean Appolon

Haitian Dance - Saturdays 1:30pm-3:00pm, $13.00/class

Contact: Call 718-596-6330 or visit: www.JeanAppolon.com

Class Description: Open to ALL levels of dancers. Class utilizes Dunham/Horton modern and ballet techniques in order to prepare the body for learning the beautiful and complex movements of Haitian Folkloric dance; a unique synthesis of expression, deeply rooted in a multicultural past of African, Indian, Spanish, French and modern influences. Live percussion for every class with Haitian drum masters.

Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggings, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Reynaldo Gonzales

Afro-Cuban Dance - Sundays 12:00-1:30pm, $12/class

Class Description: The class teaches the dances of various Afro-Cuban ethnic traditions, including Yoruba (Lucumi), Arara, Conga, etc., accompanied by live drumming and singing. In addition to dances of the Orisha, Palo Monte, etc., secular dances such as Rumba and Comparsa (carnival) dances are also taught.

Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women should bring a wide skirt, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Carl Alleyne

Kid's Hip Hop Empowerment - Sundays 4:00-5:00pm

Contact: Call 888-420-5503 x81 or visit: www.carlalleyne.com.

Classes are geared toward positive hip-hop, teaching knowledge on the urban culture and helping to empower kids to use their inner talent. Mixed with social dances, locking, a little popping and little breaking, this class starts off with a basic warm-up, then is broken down with a hip-hop combo.

Clothing: Basic Gym or street clothes, and dance or gym sneakers.

SHOES WORN OFF THE STREET ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME!

Dennis Goldsmith

Tae-Kwon-Do - (children 51/2 years and up), All Levels - Saturdays 12:15-1:15pm

Contact teacher for registration/price: 617-868-3042

Description: Tae-Kwon-Do is a Korean art of self-defense. The students learn discipline, respect, body awareness, control, balance, coordination, self-defense, forms, and sparring

Clothing: Sweats or shorts, no shoes. Students can purchase a uniform from the teacher. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Denny Morrell

Intermediate Ballet (9-16yrs) - Fridays 4:30-6:00pm

Contact: Call 617-333-1998 or email: allaboutusinc@aol.com

Description: For youths and teens. Class concentrates on placement, building strength and individual interpretation.
Class includes full barre and floor stretch. Centre work includes: Port De Bras, Adage, Petit and Grande Enchainment, Pirouettes Grand Jete, Jete En Tournant Saut é , and Beats. Pointe work (by permission of instructor only) includes barre warm -up, center work, and turns.

Clothing: Leotard, tights, ballet slippers, pointe shoes for approved students. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Dicki Johnson Macy

Duncan Dance Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am

Class description: Classes are for children ages 1.5 -3yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.

Duncan Dance Tuesdays 11:00am-12:00noon, Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm, Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm (starts Jan 31st)

Class description: Classes are for children ages 3-5 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.

Duncan Dance Tuesdays 3:30- 4:30pm

Class Description: Classes are for children ages 5-7 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.

Duncan Dance Tuesdays 4:30- 5:30pm

Class Description: Classes are for children 8-11 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.

Duncan Dance Tuesdays 5:30- 6:30pm

Class Description: Classes are for teen-aged youth, 12-18 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.

Dicki Johnson Macy, Center Studios - Duncan Dance, contact 617-699-1804 to register or for more information.

Clothing: Tunics in the style of Isadora Duncan are provided, please wear a sleeveless camisole or flesh colored leotards. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Eve Agush

Kids Flamenco - Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm (7-12 yrs.)

Description: Kids FLAMENCO (beginner):Come have a foot stomping, hand clapping, castanet clicking good time! In this class dancers will absorb the dramatic postures and colorful flavor of flamenco. This exciting dance form originated in Spain where music and dance are a way of life.

The class is designed for children aged 7 to 12 with zero to 1 year of flamenco experience. This class includes basic flamenco dance technique including correct posture, arm-work, handwork, footwork and rhythm. The class will include exercises that develop the clarity of the students footwork and develop their upper and lower-body coordination. Basic castanet playing exercises are practiced. Choreography will be included. Required attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets, flamenco shoes and skirt for girls. Castanets and flamenco boots for boys. For more information on class and where to purchase castanets and shoes, contact the instructor: Eve Agush AdamAnt_Eve@hotmail.com and 617-216-1643.

Kids Tap - Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm (9-16 yrs.)

Description: Kids TAP: This dance program is devoted to solid technique and age/skills appropriate choreography. The focus is on coordination, body alignment and rhythm. Classes centralize technique, combinations and choreography. This class is for children ages 10+ who have one year tap experience. Tap shoes are required, ask instructor for assisstance. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Contact: Call 617-216-1643 or email: adamant_eve@hotmail.com to register or for more information.

School of Classical Ballet

Primary Ballet I - Ages 4-6 ~ Mondays 3:15-4:00pm, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm and Saturdays 10:00-11:00am

This class introduces children to creative movement and very basic ballet positions and terminology. We begin sitting in a circle, doing a series of stretches accompanied by music and visual imagery. Slowly we stand and work on ballet positions and moving across the floor.

Primary II / Ballet I - Mondays 4:00-5:00pm

Primary Ballet I / II - Ages 6-7 ~ Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Primary II class opens with a series of stretches after which students move to the barre. Students begin to learn how to connect barre and center work as they gain strength and musicality.

Primary III/Ballet I - Ages 8-10 ~ Mondays 4:00am-5:00pm

In Ballet I students learn more challenging exercises at the barre. Students continue stretching and center work as they progress in strength and musicality.

Ballet I - Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm and Saturdays 11:00-12:00pm

Ballet II/III - Ages 10 and up ~ Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm

Students continue to improve at the barre and master more complicated center work. We focus on musicality and precision of movement as well as fluidity. Students who are ready may be working on pointe.

Ballet II/III/IV - Ages 12 and up ~ Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm

Students learn proficiency at the barre and continue with complicated center work. Emphasis on musicality and precision of movement continue as we concentrate on combining knowledge of ballet steps into fluid dance combinations. Students who are ready may be working on pointe.

Ballet IV - Mondays 5:00-6:00pm

Modern Dance - Ages 12 and up ~ Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm

This is an introductory Modern class for young dancers, focusing on the techniques of Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham and Lester Horton. We emphasize basic floor and center exercises, and concentrate on having fun and building strength and rhythm.

Pointe - Saturdays 12:30-1:00

Jazz Dance - Ages 12 and up ~ Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm

Jazz fuses various dance styles from funk to ballet. After basic jazz- and ballet-style warm-up exercises students learn to express their creative selves with lyricism and sass!

Contact: Call (617) 721-6643

School of Classical Ballet - Ballet, Modern, and Jazz for kids and youths, contact (617) 721-6643 to register or for more information. See Class Schedule Page under 'Children's Classes' or call for more information. Class Schedule

Clothing: leotard, tights, ballet slippers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Olivier Besson

Movement Improv Jam with Live Music - Second and fourth Monday of every month, 8:00-10:00pm. $8-12, All are welcome.

Contact: Call 617-202-9323 or email: osbesson@yahoo.com

Description: The jams are a playground of dance and music, where individual needs and collective awareness give space to the spontaneous expression of one's creativity thru art and play. All styles and abilities are welcome.

Clothing: Bare feet, comfortable dance clothes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Ramon de los Reyes

Beginning Basic Flamenco, Sundays, 1:30-3pm, $13 per class

This class is a beginner level class with castanets, technique and sevillanas. Class is planned to continue through the rest of 2010.

Beginner Flamenco 1 & 2, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Saturdays, 3:00-4:30pm, $13 per class

Intermediate/Advanced Flamenco, Tuesdays 8:00-9:30pm, Saturdays 1:30-3:00pm, $13/class

Contact: Call 617-265-5324 or email: spanishdancetheatre@yahoo.com

Description: Maestro Ramon, recognized the world over as a master teacher, utilizes teaching methods that are unique and intensely exciting. They cover an in-depth approach to technique, repertoire, and interpretation that results in a thorough understanding of the art of Flamenco. Flamenco is a total art form of dance, music, song and a way of life. Beginner students will learn basic Flamenco technique- footwork, arms, posture, turns, and choreography. Students will also learn to play to castanets.

Clothing: For female students includes a flamenco skirt, flamenco shoes, and castanets. For male students includes boots and castanets. Beginner students may take lessons with regular shoes for the first class. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Carl Alleyne

Hip Hop Empowerment Beginning Basics - Saturdays 9:30-10:30am, $10/class

Hip Hop Empowerment Beginner - Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am, $10/class

Kid's Hip Hop Empowerment - Sundays 4:00-5:00pm (see Children's Classes above for class description)

Contact: Call 888-420-5503 x81 or visit: www.carlalleyne.com.

Description: Contemporary hip hop, locking, poppin, and breakin. Classes start off with a basic warm-up. Then Carl breaks the class down with a hip-hop combination. Beginning Hip Hop is geared toward students who are beginner/advanced beginner level. Beginner Basics is for those who are new to the Hip Hop style. In this class Carl will lay out the basic foundations of the movement style.

Clothing: Basic gym clothes and dance or gym sneakers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Danny Swain

Jazz-Funk (Advanced Beginner / Intermediate) - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, $10/class

Contact: Call the Dance Complex 617-547-9363 x13 or www.DannySwainDance.org

Class Description: Whether you're looking for a dance class that lets you get down like a pop star, or you're looking for a fun workout to shed the winter pounds, Jazz-Funk is a great way to have fun and stay in shape. Geared towards dancers with some previous experience, classes are on a " drop in " basis.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and jazz sneakers, or sneakers that you don't wear outdoors. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Derrick Davis

Jazz Funk Open (CCAE) - Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm, $10/class

Contact: Call CCAE 617-547-6789 - Class is held when CCAE is out of session.

Class Description: Move to phat jazzy grooves! Smile away the hour as you immerse your body and soul in a dance style that combines jazz dance technique with hip-hop and club steps. Focus on breathing and posture during jazz warm-up and follow with fun and funky combinations.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and jazz sneakers, or sneakers that you don't wear outdoors. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Honey Blonder

Street Funk Open - Thursdays (CCAE) 8:00-9:00pm & Sundays, 11:00AM-12Noon.

Contact: Call CCAE 617-547-6789 or 617-510-2605 email: discobrats@hotmail.com or visit www.HoneyBlonderDance.com . Both classes are on-going; Thursday class will be held when CCAE is out of session.

Class Description: Hip hop your way through an hour of high-energy dance set to pop and hip hop tunes. A short warm up will be followed by a hip hop combination that will grow and be repeated throughout class. Each week a new combination will be taught. Class will end with a short cool down. Come prepared to dance!

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and jazz sneakers, or sneakers that you don't wear outdoors. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Lisa Simon

Jazz (All Levels) - Mondays 7:00-8:30pm, Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm, $12/class

Class Description: Classic jazz class with a Ballet, African and Latin base. Set warm-up, across the floor work and combination. Styles vary between classic jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, Swing, etc. No Pop music.

Clothing: Leotard and tights or not baggy stretchy pants. Jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks, Teddy's Shoes, located on Mass. Ave. in Cambridge (downstairs from the Dance Complex).

Marianne Harkless ( See African Section )

Afro-Jazz - Thursdays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, $12.00/class

Class description: Afro-Jazz dance is a fusion of African, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean and jazz dance styles. Classes are up-beat and begin with a warm-up, followed by movement across the floor and a choreographed combination. Students should be barefoot. All levels of dancers are welcome.

Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggins, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Ricardo Foster

Hip Hop Adv. Beg. / Int. - Thrusdays, 6:00-7:30pm, $12/class

Contact: Call 617-309-9103

Description: This class is all about getting your groove on. It blends the different styles of hip-hop, jazz, modern, African, tap, and more, with a hint of a cardio workout. Also it adds a carefree party like atmosphere so that all newcomers and veterans to the class can feel comfortable. And also to help everyone let go of their worries for the moment and just have some fun. Although it is geared for advanced beginner and intermediate levels, this is an open class so everyone is welcomed no matter the level or age.

Clothing: Basic gym clothes and dance or gym sneakers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Sharon Montella 

Hip Hop Open - Mondays 7:30-8:30pm, $12/class

Contact: Call Sharon 617-283-4596 or email: hiphopballerina@yahoo.com. Visit:  www.hiphopballerina.com

Description: Sharon's class will teach you the true foundations of hip hop and lift you up with super fun routines. A thorough warm up breaks down the basics for you. Sharon's choreography is a blend of poppin, lockin', stepping', stompin', top rockin', breakin' and krump. While her extremely clear and patient teaching styles guarantees that all will be able to follow the routine, you will also get a cardio and mental challenge that will leave you happy and eager for more!

Clothing: Workout wear or anything comfortable to move in; sweats ok, shorts and shirt or sport's top okay. Preferably no jeans. You should wear sneakers or dance shoes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Gretchen Hayden and Chhandika

Kathak Dance - Int. / Adv. (youth 12+ yrs & adults)(Prerequisite: completion of Adult Level III studies with Chhandika) - Sundays 11:30-12:30, $15/class - discount with pre-registration

Description:Ongoing studies of kethak, focusing on the development of footwork and movement technique, " kthak yoga " , rhythmic training, singing, history/theory, and storytelling.

Kathak Dance for Girls/Boys, II-A and II-B (Prerequisite: completion of Girls/Boys Foundations and Level I) Sundays 12:30-1:30, $15/class   - $78 session.

Description: Ongoing studies for young dancers, focusing on the develpment of footwork and movement technique, " kathak yoga " , singing, history/theory and storytelling.

Contact: Call Gretchen Hayden at 617-429-2378, email: info@chhandika.org or visit: www.chhandika.org

Kathak is a highly sophisticated classical performing art characterized by intricate footwork, expressive movement of the hands and face, rhythmic intensity, swift turns and elegant stances. Wearing rows of small, brass bells on each ankle, the dancer alternates between recitation, footwork, fixed compositions, improvisation and story telling. In these classes, we focus on three aspects of the dance: Nritta (pure dance, technique) - includes movement exercises, basic tatkar (footwork), chakkars (turns), rhythmic patterns and timing, and recitation of the bols (language of the dance). Nritya (dance with rhythm and expression) - use of interpretive gestures, expression, and rendering of traditional songs and poems. Natya (drama) - learning the art of storytelling, the nava rasa (nine sentiments), working with ardhanariswara-shiva/shakti (masculine/feminine energies).

Clothing: Wear clothes that allow freedom of movement: salwar/kurta outfits, short-sleeves or long sleeves (rather than sleeveless) tops, skirt with leggings or tights underneath, sweat pants with a tunic/long shirt covering the hips, leotard, or t-shirt. Hair needs to be pinned or tied back so it does not cover the face or become distracting while dancing. Kathak is danced with the feet bare and so it is customary to keep feet and the floor as clean as possible.

Deepa Srinath

Bharatnatyam for Beginners - Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm, $13/adults & $11/children per class

Introduction: Bharatanatayam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India. Traditionally performed in the temples, then patronized by the kings, it slowly gained popularity and moved into theatres.

Purpose: Bharatanatayam is taught in a very structured manner. In the beginner classes, students learn the footwork (adavus), hand movements, eye movements and neck movements. As they advance, they learn simple choreographies and then move on to more difficult choreographies. Along with the practical knowledge of dancing, students are also introduced to the history of Bharatanatyam and are also made familiar with Bharatanatyam terms while learning both theory and practical aspects.

Course materials: Notes will be provided by the Instructor. Students are encouraged to ask questions and will be given assignments. Students are also given a practice CD to practice at home.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required as this is an entry-level course.

Class Attire: Students are required to wear comfortable clothing. Attire should cover thighs (No short skirt, no tight jeans).

AnaLinda Marcus

Next 6-week series begins February 27, 2012 for either class. NO CLASS 2/20/12

Fundamentals of Argentine Tango - Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, pre-registration suggested. $13*/class ($65 for the series), drop-ins welcome.

Description: The Argentine Tango is an improvisational social dance which rests on solid technique and inspiration. This is the class to develop these skills! Learn the basic tango elements, and the dynamic and expressive range of tango movement. We integrate the beginning dancer into their breath and balance, connect them to their imagination through the music and build a strong, collaborative relationship with their dance partner of the moment.

Continuing ArgentineTango - Mondays, 8:30-9:30pm, pre-registration suggested. $13*/class ($65 for the series), drop-ins welcome

Description: Take the next step in your tango. This is an advanced-beginner/pre-intermediate level class. You will connect-the-dots from your fundamentals classes and dance seamlessly. Every session of this class is new material and it can be taken many times. We expose the structure and technique of tango to keep memorizing patterns to a minimum. TangoEmbrace classes at this level retain focus on comfort and dynamism in the partner frame. Explore the dynamic and expressive range of tango movement. We will cover Cross steps (Ocho combinations), into turning figures including the Molinete. Learn to make a round box, the Whip (Voleo), and tango stops (Paradas).

Accelerated Learning Option: Take both classes by permission of the teacher or as a repeat student and receive a 25% discount on the first class. Just $54 for the first series!

*Take both class in one evening for $23.00!

Contact: Call 617-512-0430 or visit: www.tangoembrace.com

NO PARTNER REQUIRED for any class.
DROP-INS WELCOME in all classes.

AnaLinda’s teaching is unique for it's focus on simplifying the dance, building improvisational skills, providing a foundation in partner connection, floor navigation and delight in sensual movement.

Special 2-Session Package: Accelerated Learning Option
Take both six-week series together. New students receive a 25% discount off the second series - just $54 more. This is a great intensive approach with the material in the 5p series elaborating the material from the 4p class each week.

Registration and Class Prices

Tango Fundamentals or Continuing Tango
Either Single Class Drop-in $12
Either 6-Week Series at the door $65

Additional second class (Continuing Basics) $54
Accelerated Learning Option: Both for $119 at the door

PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO: ANALINDA DIRECTLY
Contact: AnaLinda@TangoEmbrace.com or through the “Contact Me” link at: www.tangoembrace.com

April Genovese de la Rosa

N.Y. Salsa Styling (co-ed) - Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30pm, $13/class or 4 classes for $44.

Contact: Call 617-388-0925 or visit www.aprilon2.com

Description: Ladies' Salsa Styling: All Levels. Classes are designed to help you develop and improve: Graceful Body Movement, Elegant Arms, Effortless Head Whips, Creative Expression of your Femininity. Learn how to incorporate the above skills into your partner work. Men are welcome, and will be given male styling options on all material covered in classes.

Clothing: Comfortable, since you will sweat a lot. Wear comfortable shoes to dance in. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Kelly Silfies & Johnny Giraldo

Beginner Salsa - Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm, $14/class ($60 for 5 weeks)

Contact: Call 617-522-7443, email kelly@salsabostong.com or visit: www.bostonsalsa.com/johnnyandkelly

Description: Just starting to dance salsa or only know a few basics, then join our Beginner Salsa Class and develop your partnering technique, basic steps and turns, and simple turn patterns to get you out on the dance floor. Each class builds on the next to establish a good foundation for our students, who will learn different types of turns and how they connect with each other. Every class starts with the basic steps, so drop-in students are also welcome. No partner required. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our class.

Clothing: Shoes with leather soles or dance shoes are highly recommended. Rubber-soled shoes make it difficult to turn. Comfortable clothes are also suggested. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Matei Livianu/ Hirlley Cremin / Angeline Egea / Gastrell (aka 'G')

Register for next session beginning 2/13/12!

Beginner Salsa - Mondays 8:00-9:30pm, $14/class, pre-registration suggested (online payment available), Drop-ins still welcome.

Description: In Beginning Salsa, you will learn the fundamentals of the most popular style of salsa - LA On-1. We work on basic steps, body movement and isolation, essential rhythm, leading/following, and more. No partner is necessary. We rotate partners throughout the class. Newcomers are always welcome.

Register for next session beginning 2/16/12!

Bachata - Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm, $13/class

Description: Jump up to the next level in your salsa dancing. Strengthen your core skills with these intensive technique classes, covering everything from spins (including multiples), hip/body isolation, musicality (clave rhythms, finding a '1'), partner connection, balance and weight (where to put pressure in your feet), and more. Each class focuses on a different aspect of your dancing. No partner required. See the class FAQ for more information about SMDC classes.

Contact: salsamatei@gmail.com or visit www.salsamatei.com

Clothing: Comfortable, since you will sweat a lot. Avoid baggy pants or shorts. We recommend dancing in leather soled shoes or socks to enable smooth turning. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Dennis Goldsmith ( see Children's Section )

Tae Kwon Do - Saturdays 11:30-1:30pm, $14/class, reduced price with pre-registration.

Description: Tae Kwon Do is Korean art of self-defense. The students learn mind/body control, discipline, kicking and punching techniques, forms, sparring and weapons, and self-defense. Also the human anatomy is discussed, the way of Tae Kwon Do, and its benefits.

Cardio Kickboxing - Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm, $10/class, reduced price with pre-registration

Description: Experience the power of energy and heat in this blistering TKO workout. Packed with core conditioning movements and traditional boxing drills and kicking techniques. The class will enhance strength, agility and stamina. All fitness levels.

Contact: Call 617-868-3042

Clothing for Tae Kwon Do: Sweats or shorts, no shoes. Students can purchase a uniform from the teacher.

Clothing for Cardio Kickboxing: Basic gym clothes and cross-trainer sneakers.

STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Carolisa

Next ZUMBA session begins January 18!

Next BELLYDANCE session begins January 18!

Zumba - Move, Groove, Dance & Get Fit - Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm ~ pre-registration required ~ 7 weeks $79.00

This energizing dance-fitness workout combines easy to learn dance moves with traditional exercises for maximum calorie-burn; strengthens abs, core & lower body. Workout, Dance & Get Funky to a fantastic fusion of latin and world music and sample dances from around the world including salsa, cumbia, bellydance, bollywood, flamenco & samba. In the mix: a few of the best dance & party classics from each decade—from disco & pop to rock & reggaeton!

This FUN and friendly class is great for ALL fitness levels, including Beginners!

Wear comfortable workout clothing, clean “aerobic” or dance sneakers with minimal tread for sliding & twisting moves.

Bellydance - learn this beautiful and joyous dance ! ~ Wednedsays 8:30-9:30pm ~ pre-registration required ~ 7 weeks $79.00

Fast & fiery to slow & sultry, Bellydancing is an exciting Middle Eastern dance handed down from ancient times to the present. This class will cover fast traveling steps, isolations, combinations, figure 8’s, soft, flowing hands & arms and the beautiful Veil dance! Dance to a fantastic mix of exotic world rhythms; learn the basics for a routine. Improve flexibility, increase self-confidence, bring out your inner dancer with this total body workout!

This FUN and friendly class is great for ALL fitness levels, including Beginners!

Wear stretchy comfortable clothing such as leggings & top; double sox or ballet slippers on feet.

Contact: Call 978-937-7937, email: moonlightdjs@aol.com or visit www.moonlightdjs.com

Johara Cusick

Winter Session 1 Begins 1/19/12 *NO CLASS 3/15/12*

Beginning 1 & 2 Middle Eatern Bellydance - Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm, pre-registration suggested ($84.00), $13 for drop-ins,

Winter Session 1Begins 1/19/12 *NO CLASS 3/15/12*

Intermediate Middle Eastern Bellydance * - Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm, pre-registration suggested ($84.00), $13 for drop-ins

Contact: Call 617-780-8890, email johara@joharasnakedance.com , or visit www.joharasnakedance.com

Description: Unveil the mystery of this beautiful and sensual dance. Learn the fundamental belly dance movements from fiery hip-work, shimmies, and locks to slow serpentine snake arms, camels, belly rolls, figure eights and more. Develop poise and gain a more toned and fluid body. This class is for everyone who wants to learn bellydance in a fun supportive group class. Suitable for all ages and no prior experience is necessary.

* For Intermediate level: Students must have 1 or more years of Belly Dance or consult the instructor and, Finger cymbals and veil by 3rd class required!

Johara teaches Egyptian/Turkish "Raks Sharki" styles from traditional to contemporary and fusion. You’ll learn to master advanced oriental-style movements, to layer with shimmies, and how to dance with finger cymbals and props (cane/sword/tray/veils/fan veils). Through fun class drills, you’ll achieve sharper locks, more fluid undulations (pelvic/body/arms/belly/hands), and seamless transitions. You’ll also gain performance skills and understanding of the music as you learn exciting combinations/choreographies. Each class will focus on a different Middle Eastern rhythmic style-- Saidi, Balady, Taqsim, Chifteteli, Khaliji, Arabic-Rumba, Rom/Gypsy9/8--- and special topics: the drum solo and improvisation.

Johara has been teaching and performing Egyptian and Turkish style cabaret , folk, and fusion Belly Dance in the US and abroad since 1997 and is director of the Snake Dance Theater Company.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing that smooths the midriff such as leggings or Indian skirt with tank top. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Katie Bircher

Beginners' Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 - Saturdays 1:30-3:00pm, $13/class

Session 1: Fundamentals of Tribal Belly Dance
Tribal belly dance blends the traditional dance forms of the Middle East and North Africa with inspiration from hip-hop, modern, flamenco, classical Indian dance, and more. This introductory class lays the foundations for American Tribal Style (ATS), Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS), and tribal fusion dance with belly dance's signature movements: isolations, shimmies, sinuous arms, and undulations. Through drills and combinations emphasizing proper body mechanics, students will learn strong tribal-based technique, build flexibility and strength, and develop musicality.

Session 2: Introducing Improv
We'll continue to explore the foundational technique of tribal belly dance introduced in Session 1 and build up! By integrating fundamental elements such as isolations, undulations, and shimmies into combinations, students will learn the basic movement vocabulary of American Tribal Style (ATS) and Improvised Tribal Style (ATS). Students will learn to lead and follow improvised choreographies in a relaxed, playful setting as they continue to strengthen their bodies, technicality, and musicality.

Contact: katie@vadalna.com or visit: www.vadalna.org

Navarasa Dance Academy

NO CLASSES UNTIL MARCH (posted 11/14/11)

Bollywood - Sundays 11:00-12:00pm, $10 for drop in.

For more information contact Shakti at navarasa@yahoo.com or visit: www.navarasa.org

Alyza Delpan-Monley

Contemporary - Mondays, 8:30-9:30 pm, $12/class.

Description: Join Static Noyze's Alyza for an Intermediate contemporary class that focuses on big, out of body movements influenced by ballet and modern techniques. Choreography will be based in the feeling or motivation of the music, and will range from lighthearted and goofy to sad and dramatic. Portray a nerdy suitor picking his nose, someone losing a loved one, or a bird with a broken wing. Previous dance training/experience recommended for this class.

Andy Taylor-Blenis

Modern Jazz - Sundays, 10:00-12:30pm, $18/class, $5 barre

Description: Come move and stretch gently. The class focus is balance and gentle strengthening through the Limon and other dance techniques . We begin with a gentle floor warm up and work our way to standing and flowing through basic technique and phrases that are age appropriate and yet challenging.

Modern 55+ - Mondays 10:30 am -12:00 pm, $10/class

Description: Modern class for dancers 55+. Class with continuous warm up, focus on modern technique and phrases set to world music selections. Modifications for personal needs and abilities.

Contact: Call 617-875-7426 or email: atayblen@yahoo.com

Clothing: Comfortable, non-binding, easy to move in clothes and bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Clothing: Bare feet, comfortable dance clothes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Brian Crabtree

Intermediate Modern - Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:00am, $10/class PRICE CHANGE (1/1/12)

Contact: Dance Complex 617-547-9363

The intermediate modern class taught by Brian Crabtree is a Cunningham-based technique class. It develops from standing exercises for the back, legs,and feet and continues into moving phrases that stem from the teacher's own choreography, which bares the templates of several years' study with some of the best teachers of the Cunningham style. Mr. Crabtree has developed a method of phrasemaking that incorporates vivid use of the torso and legs, fluid changes of direction, and frequent shifting back and forth between parallel and turned-out shapes. Each standing exercise builds toward the complete phrase danced toward the end of class. Performance quality and ease of motion will be stressed in the development of material. Basic knowledge of alignment and some exposure to basic modern technique is recommended to attend.

Clothing: Dance attire, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Diane Arvanites-Noya & Tommy Neblett

Advanced/Intermediate Modern -Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, $10/class

Description: Class concentrates on proper alignment, use of breath, quality of structural form, oppositional energy, moving through space, directional changes, fall and recovery, speed and performance quality.

Modern 55+ - Wednesdays 11:00 am -12:30 pm, $10/class

Description: A modern technique class offering combination suitable for older dancers. Continuous warm-up begins each class. The class incorporates some improvisation.

GYROKINESIS® Level 1 - Fridays, 10:00-11:30am, $10/class

Description: GYROKINESIS® methodology was invented and developed by Juliu Horvath while in search of healing his own injuries. It is the core of the "Juliu Horvath Method(TM)”. Its Level I is also known as "The Essentials of Body KineticsTM". GYROKINESIS® movement principles offer the same benefits also found in yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai chi, but are not derived from these other exercise modalities.

GYROKINESIS® exercises are based on seven natural elements of spinal movement: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist and circular, as well as all other joint articulation. Working with rhythmic, spiraling, and undulating movements, GYROKINESIS® exercises improve kinetic understanding and re-educates the body to move with fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.

GYROKINESIS® exercises and combined breathing patterns help to increase range of motion in the body, release structural tension, stimulate blood flow, oxygenation, and energy through the nervous system. As a result the entire organism is strengthened which leads to improved health and vitality.

GYROKINESIS is a registered trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and is used with their permission. The Essentials of Body Kinetics is a trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp.

Contact: Call 617-576-5336 or visit: www.prometheusdance.org

Clothing: Dance attire, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Jean Appolon

Modern Technique (Adv. Beginner & Intermediate) - Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm, $13.00/class

Contact: (718) 596-6330, www.JeanAppolon.com

Class description: Geared towards advanced beginner to intermediate level dancers. Class will teach a mixture of Horton and Contemporary genres to develop technique and core strength. Original choreography blending Modern, Jazz, African, and Caribbean dance genres will assist the dancer in realizing the potential of these techniques in motion.

Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggings, leotards, comfortable dance clothing, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Rozann Kraus

Easy Modern - Monday 9:30-11:00am, $9/class.

Description: Award winning dancer/choreographer, Rozann Kraus, teaches Easy Modern. With her eclectic blend of modern dance techniques and humor, Kraus is gearing this class to novice, rusty, and recalcitrant dancers.

Low Intermediate Modern Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm, $9/class

Description: Modern dance that is fun, challenging, engaging, illuminating, mind-boggling, and additive free. Taught by award winning choreographer Rozann Kraus.

Contact: The Dance Complex 617-547-9363 X15

Clothing: Loose and comfortable; barefoot.

Wendy Jehlen

• Intermediate Modern - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm, Pre-register for all eight classes for $80, $12 per class drop-in.
• Intermediate Modern - Wednesdays 9:30-11:00am, $12 per class drop-in.

Contact: Call 617-861-7930 or email: wendy@akhra.org

Description: Contemporary dance - this class will incorporate elements of Modern Dance, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi (South Indian classical dance), yoga, Capoeira (Brazilian martial art) and African Dance. We will work with new choreography each week as well as developing phrases over several weeks. Dancers of all backgrounds are welcome, however students need previous dance experience.

Clothing: Comfortable clothes, barefoot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

Fatou-Carol Sylla

Authentic Movement - Wednesdays, October 20 - December 15, 2020, 6:00-7:30pm, class/$12

Contact Fatou-Carol at underthesundandd@hotmail.com or at 617-868-6193

Authentic Movement is a body centered practice that fosters, deep listening, moving from the inside out, the integration of mind, body and spirit, and the unfolding of stories that need to be told.

Authentic Movement also helps one develop a sense of presence, self knowledge, the ability to accept support, build a non-judgmental attitude of self and others, and foster connections built on appreciation and compassion. This practice is also a wonderful source of creativity and art making.

Rooted in dance, healing practices and mysticism, Authentic Movement is open to all adults interested in exploring a more embodied approach to life.

Fatou-Carol Sylla, M.A., M.S.P.H., has been a dance teacher/movement specialist, performer and choreographer for 35 years. Because of Ms. Sylla’s deep connection to dance as a transformative vehicle, she carried out three years of research in West Africa and became an initiate of the Djina Folly. She studied Dance Therapy practices and Authentic Movement at Lesley University where she received her M.A. in Dance and also taught the course African Dance and Dance Therapy.  Her M.A. thesis performance, based in Authentic Movement, explored bringing the healing qualities of dance/movement to the stage.  She teaches at the Dance Complex and the YWCA Cambridge, for VSA arts of Massachusetts and also leads “Moving Into Authenticity Workshops” in the Boston area.

Please register for the FREE CLASS as soon as possible, class size is limited to 12

Authentic Movement Introductory Series limited to 12 Cost: $145

Maureen Cosgrove

Level 1 (CCAE) - Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, $13/class

Level 2 -Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm, $13/class

Level 3 Intesive Combination - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm

Technique: 6:30-7:30, $13/class
Repertory: 7:30-8:30, $13/class
Special tuition: 2 classes for the price of 1 1/2

Contact: 617-236-4759

Description: The classes are all workshop format (workshop times are from 10-14 weeks, generally). Students may join at anytime. It is possible to catch up even when joining mid-workshop since notation and music are available. (Notation is free.) Also the atmospheres of the classes are friendly and non-competitive, making the newcomer feel welcome. A single class can be taken at any time, after which time students need to commit to the workshop ($12/class when taken as a workshop w/make-up classes, pro-rating, and payment plans available).

Clothing: Comfortable exercise-type clothing, pants short enough to see ankles (or rolled up). Tap shoes are not required for the first class or two (wear shoes in which you can stand on the ball of your feet). STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

YOGA / PILATES / STRETCH

Lisa Simon

Stretch - Mondays 6:00-7:00pm, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm, $11/class

Description: Integrated Stretch includes Yoga, resistance stretching, dance and sports stretching techniques done to great music! Class flows at a slow, consistent pace, and students work on their own. Stretch is not geared specifically to dancers, but good for all!

Clothing: Comfortable clothes, barefoot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.

See above for on-going classes and series

Check this section often for brand new classes.