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SUMMARY:Open Level House
DESCRIPTION:The All Levels House class expands on foundations learned in the Intro class. Dance experience is a plus\, but is not required. Students will dive deeper into developing their basic vocabulary\, musical understanding and will learn how to connect concepts through choreography AND improvisation. Class is physical but fun! Come to class with an open mind and a comfortable pair of shoes. \nCost: $20 Single Class | $95 for 5-Class Card | $185 for 10-Class Card (class cards may be used toward all Dance Complex house classes) \nREGISTER HERE\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Venmo (@sean-bjerke)\, Paypal/Zelle (beejerks@gmail.com)\, Credit Card through Pre-registration \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nOne of the world’s most popular music genres\, “house” is an electronic dance music genre that emerged in Chicago in the late 70s/early 80s following the disco era. The term “house” was derived from The Warehouse\, a Chicago club where the music was often played. Though the essence of the dance is purely freestyle\, popular steps performed in NYC dance clubs were eventually recognized as “house dance foundation.” Members of NYC’s Dance Fusion were the first to teach house dance\, which contributed greatly to house becoming a worldwide phenomenon. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nA master Taekwondo-ist and professional dancer\, Sean began dancing in the year 2000\, and was formally introduced to house dance by Boston native Ricardo Foster Jr in 2007. For years\, Sean sought opportunities to learn from and train under many house dance teachers including Jardy Santiago\, members of NYC’s Dance Fusion\, and Edson Gonzaga who helped unlock Sean’s understanding of house music and develop his own personal dance style. Since 2013 Sean has been an active member of Boston’s underground club scene after meeting Boston house OGs such as Sammy Savuth and DJ Bruno. \nBy combining proven analytical martial arts teaching methods with his experience in house clubs\, Sean aims to help students from around the world understand & appreciate the lineage of house dance its music and how they can continue to contribute to house’s underground club lineage. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…House is medicine for the mind\, body and soul. Nothing gets people moving like house music. I constantly see house music transform a room of people from stillness to a fever pitch. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nInstagram: instagram.com/shizz_matic\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/beejerks\nE-mail List: http://eepurl.com/dMnu7Q\nWebsite: http://seanbjerke.net/ \nContact Information\nContact Sean:\nbeejerks@gmail.com or seanbjerke.net
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/open-level-house-7/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Studio 5
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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SUMMARY:Beginning/Advanced Beginning Pointe (Ages 11+)
DESCRIPTION:This is a beginner level pointe class. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment\, conditioning\, and technique. Class will also include strength-building exercises.\nPlease note\, a requirement of three ballet classes per week is required for all students dancing en pointe. Placement in this class is by instructor approval only. \nGirls’ Dress Code: Solid-Color Leotard\, Ballet Pink or Skin Tone Footed Tights\, Pink or Skin Tone Pointe Shoes. Ballet skirts and warm-ups are not permitted. Hair must be neatly secured away from the face and neck. \nREGISTER HERE\n\nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nThe School of Classical Ballet was founded in 1985 by Anna Myer and Patricia Adelmann. For over 30 years\, the school has provided students with classical ballet training and helped to develop student appreciation for dance as an art form. We currently offer classes in ballet and contemporary. Director Kirsta Sendziak\, faculty\, and staff continue to provide students the quality of instruction upon which the school was founded. \nThe School of Classical Ballet is a technique-based school with emphasis on learning. Performances are all-inclusive for students to showcase their technique and gain experience performing for an audience. \n\nContact Information\nContact:\nFor any questions or inquiries regarding classes with The School of Classical Ballet\, please contact them directly at info@theschoolofclassicalballet.com\, 617-721-6643\, or www.theschoolofclassicalballet.com.
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/beginning-advanced-beginning-pointe-ages-11-2/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Youth & Teens
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SUMMARY:Pointe I/II (Ages 12+)
DESCRIPTION:This is a pointe class for students with at least one year of pointe experience. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment\, conditioning\, and technique. Class will also include strength-building exercises.\nPlease note\, a requirement of three ballet classes per week is required for all students dancing en pointe. Placement in this class is by instructor approval only. \nGirls’ Dress Code: Solid-Color Leotard\, Ballet Pink or Skin Tone Footed Tights\, Pink or Skin Tone Pointe Shoes. Ballet skirts and warm-ups are permitted. Hair must be neatly secured away from the face and neck. \nREGISTER HERE\n\nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nThe School of Classical Ballet was founded in 1985 by Anna Myer and Patricia Adelmann. For over 30 years\, the school has provided students with classical ballet training and helped to develop student appreciation for dance as an art form. We currently offer classes in ballet and contemporary. Director Kirsta Sendziak\, faculty\, and staff continue to provide students the quality of instruction upon which the school was founded. \nThe School of Classical Ballet is a technique-based school with emphasis on learning. Performances are all-inclusive for students to showcase their technique and gain experience performing for an audience. \n\nContact Information\nContact:\nFor any questions or inquiries regarding classes with The School of Classical Ballet\, please contact them directly at info@theschoolofclassicalballet.com\, 617-721-6643\, or www.theschoolofclassicalballet.com.
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/pointe-i-ii-ages-12-2/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Youth & Teens
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SUMMARY:Capoeira MdP
DESCRIPTION:Experience Capoeira MdP in Cambridge! Capoeira is a dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends movement\, music\, rhythm\, and culture. In this class\, students explore Capoeira’s rich traditions through flowing movements\, acrobatics\, kicks\, dodges\, and partner games—all set to the sound of live instruments and singing. Whether you’re new to Capoeira or have years of experience\, this class welcomes all levels. Come challenge your body\, sharpen your mind\, and connect with a vibrant community through movement\, rhythm\, and energy. \nCost: Drop-In Class – $20.75 | 10 Class Pack (Valid for 60 days) – $167.75 \nMore information available through the registration link \nREGISTER HERE\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Venmo (@capoeiramdp)\, Credit Card through Registration Platform – 4% fee added to any purchase made through Venmo/Credit Card \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nWe teach Capoeira Contemporânea (Contemporary Capoeira)\, a style that blends elements from both Capoeira Angola and Capoeira Regional while embracing influences from across Brazil. Rooted in African and Brazilian history\, this form reflects Capoeira’s constant evolution as a martial art\, dance\, and cultural expression. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nWith over 50 years of uninterrupted practice and 40 years of teaching\, I founded Associação de Capoeira Mandingueiros dos Palmares (Capoeira MdP) in 1977 in Belo Horizonte\, Brazil. Since then\, I have dedicated myself to sharing Capoeira in Massachusetts and across the US. Our school practices Capoeira Contemporânea\, rooted in Capoeira Regional created by the legendary Mestre Bimba. My Mestre\, Mestre Itapuã\, was one of his direct students\, ensuring our lineage remains authentic and true. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…I am passionate about teaching this style because Capoeira is life itself—it shapes how I move\, teach\, and connect with others. My sons and I share this journey\, working as a Capoeira family to honor our heritage and bring the art to new generations and communities. \nACCOMPANISTS\, ASSISTANTS\, REGULAR SUBSTITUTES:\nGuthemberg Teixeira: Known in Capoeira as Grão Mestre Chuvisco\, Guthemberg was born in Belo Horizonte\, Brazil\, and grew up in Boston\, Massachusetts. Training since childhood\, he has taught classes\, led workshops\, and represented Capoeira in the US\, Brazil\, and Colombia. He is also the organizer of “Vadiar Boston\,” an annual event that brings together communities to celebrate and share Capoeira. \nJason Ri : Known as Contramestre Compasso\, Jason began training Capoeira in 2001 and has been training consistently ever since. In addition to learning the traditions\, movements\, music\, and oral history of Capoeira\, Compasso is interested in how Capoeira empowers communities and individuals through collaboration\, challenging training\, and pedagogy. Compasso is also interested in how mindset and psychology can enhance training\, performance\, and overall mental health. \nThomas Pouncy: Known as Instrutor Bambu\, Thomas has been training and teaching capoeira in the Boston area for over a decade\, beginning with Mestre Chuvisco in the early 2000s. In 2022 he received the title of Instrutor and began teaching classes in the Roxbury/JP area. His primary interests are sharing the passion and energy that he finds in capoeira with others and building a strong community here in Boston. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: http://capoeiramdp.com/\nInstagram: @capoeiramdp_boston \nContact Information\nContact:\nGuthemberg Teixeira (Grão Mestre Chuvisco) | contact@capoeiramdp.com | 857-230-9139
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/capoeira-6/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Studio 2
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Good training. A thorough warm up and creative choreography. Fabulous music! All in a welcoming atmosphere. \nCost: $19 – single class | $170 – 10 class card no expiration \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Check \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nClassical Ballet is a powerful and graceful art form. The training is key to visual expression of the classical vocabulary. It is important training for all dancers to work on centering and isolation skills. It is also a means of improving stamina\, power and expressive skills in all styles of dance. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nLiz Lapuh has a BA in Dance and an MFA in choreography from the Boston Conservatory. She has danced with multiple ballet companies including Boston Repertory Ballet\, North Atlantic Ballet and the Virginia State Ballet as well as her own company the Cambridge Chamber Ballet. She has been the head of the Dance Program in the Performing Arts Department at UMass\, Boston. She has taught Ballet classes at the Boston Conservatory\, Harvard University\, MIT\, UMass and here at the Dance Complex for over two decades. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…It is my life’s work and source of joy. It is my means of feeling vital and relevant. I love to share my experience and my passion. \n\nContact Information\nContact Liz: elizabeth.lapuh@umb.edu
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/intermediate-ballet-8/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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