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SUMMARY:Modern/Jazz\, Floor Stretch & Strengthen to Standing Class with Andy Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Class begins with a one-hour floor-based stretch & strengthen session that isolates muscles and emphasizes breathing within the exercises from 9:30-10:30am. We then progress to a 1.5-hour standing class from 10:30am-12pm beginning with a warmup that includes technique and additional stretching and strengthening\, culminating in a phase geared to the bodies in the room. We work with the body we own and learn to work it to its best potential. \nCost: $10 Single Class for Floor Stretch & Strengthen ONLY | $15 Single Class for Modern/Jazz ONLY | $20 Single Class for BOTH Stretch & Strengthen and Modern/Jazz \nREGISTRATION: Not Required\, Drop-Ins Welcome\nCLASS REGISTRATION\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Check\, Venmo\, PayPal\, Zelle \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nMy modern/jazz class is a hybrid of Horton\, Limon\, and Humphrey Modern with Dunham and Luigi techniques intertwined. The class fuses these styles to allow the dancer to use the body without force. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nAndy Taylor got her BFA in Dance from UMAss Amherst. She has taught modern\, jazz and International Folk Dance for over 5 decades. She has certifications in Scottish Country dance\, Better Brain and Balance\, Autism Dance Therapy and has taught locally and nationally. Her training in modern dance includes Horton\, Limon\, Simonson Technique and Luigi Jazz. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…I believe every human body has knowledge. I teach the way I do so the fine-tuning of that information can allow everyone to find the dancer inside. \nAccompanists\, Assistants\, Regular Substitutes:\nAmy Burns\, on Instagram @lenoxavenue827 \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: www.andytaylordance.com \nContact Information\nContact Andy:\nataydance@gmail.com / andytaylordance.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/modern-jazz-floor-stretch-strengthen-to-standing-class-with-andy-taylor-5/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 1
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T202057Z
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SUMMARY:Back to the Marley
DESCRIPTION:Students can expect to strengthen techniques\, better breathing\, and deeper understanding of forms of dance. \nREGISTRATION: Email mschulkind@rcn.com\nCost: $15 Single Class \nAccepted Payments\nCash/Check\, Venmo: @marcusschulkind \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nThis work is the sum total of 53 years of work in dance 26 years in acupuncture. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nII have been dancing 53 years in modern dance in America and Israel. I have been evolving this work through my own quests and recovery from injuries. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…it is my legacy\, so that I can offer my knowledge to the next group of dancers. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nFacebook: Marcus Schulkind\nWebsite: marcusschulkind.org \nContact Information\nContact Marcus: mschulkind@rcn.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/back-to-the-marley-3/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T005047
CREATED:20260224T173032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T141213Z
UID:10025145-1780221600-1780225200@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:All Levels Pilates
DESCRIPTION:Students can expect to be challenged both mentally and physically. Class begins with a gentle warm-up\, then moves into dynamic sequences that target all major muscle groups. Pilates emphasizes controlled\, precise movement and breath awareness\, which helps improve core stability\, balance\, and overall body alignment. \nCost: $18 Drop In \nREGISTER HERE\nAccepted Payments: Payment accepted via Venmo (@Movewith_Britney)\, CashApp ($MovewithBritney)\, or Cash \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nPilates is an exercise system that was developed by Joseph Pilates in Mönchengladbach\, Germany in the early 1920’s. It was designed to unify the mind and body\, promoting controlled movement and rehabilitation. By combining breath\, movement\, and proper body mechanics\, Pilates enhances both physical and mental awareness of how the body moves and feels. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nBritney is a seasoned instructor with over a decade of teaching experience. Her deep knowledge of Pilates comes from years of dedicated study and practice. Drawing from both classical and contemporary Pilates techniques\, Britney offers a comprehensive\, full-body movement practice every time you step onto the mat. Her thoughtfully designed sequences are accessible to all levels and focus on celebrating the body’s strengths through mindful\, intentional movement. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nPilates is truly for everyone & everyone deserves to experience the benefits of Pilates. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: www.movewithbritney.com\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit_alexandrite/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/movewithbritney/ \nContact Information\nContact:\nmovewithbritney@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/all-levels-pilates-10/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 2
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000
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CREATED:20260212T150136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T165327Z
UID:10024531-1780221600-1780227000@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Dance Church
DESCRIPTION:Expect a high intensity dance sesh with no breaks (feel free to move more/less and drink water as needed). Guided club vibes and generally just a great time moving with community to some awesome songs. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nCost: $22 Drop-In (Memberships available at go.dancechurch.com) \nAccepted Payments: Digital payment through pre-registration system\, QR code\, or invoice after class \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nDance Church® is an all-levels movement class that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing. Designed for people of all shapes and sizes\, backgrounds and identities\, Dance Church is a communal space for people who want to move their bodies. The teacher leads this 70ish minute class in a series of movement cues\, accompanied by a curated playlist of multi-genre pop music. The format is open but guided throughout. No previous training is required\, but open-mindedness is a prerequisite. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nMy training is mostly in modern/contemporary dance and ballet. I have some training in jazz\, hip hop and other commercial dance styles as well as some traditional Brazilian dances such as capoeira. Dance Church class is a class that will allow you to release any technique and just be a human moving in space with other humans and jamming out to some great music. Although my dance training is extensive\, other than stamina none of that training will be the focus of this class. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…it allows me and others to get moving without any kind of pressure or expectation. \n\nHow can students learn more?\nWebsite: csrizzo22.wixsite.com/carmen-rizzo\nInstagram: @carmen.rizzo.dance\nFacebook: facebook.com/carmen.rizzo.798\nYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UC6xykMau_19NUtYqgw-ZQdw \nContact Information\nContact Carmen Rizzo: csrizzo22@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/dance-church-8/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T131500
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SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
DESCRIPTION:A better understanding of how the body moves and deeper kinetic and centering. Lots of movement and a two-hour experience so as to refine and relearn the skills inherent in moving in a turned out form. \nCost: $17.50 Single Class \nEMAIL TO REGISTER \nAccepted Payments: Cash/Check\, Venmo \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nThis is a contemporary take on classical ballet using the vocabulary and format of ballet while honoring movement and styles of contemporary modern dance. Based on the teaching of Maggie Black. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nI have been teaching\, evolving\, and integrating this work via a career of 53 years in modern dance\, ballet\, and acupuncture. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…it is the evolution of my work in internal and external energies. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nFacebook: Marcus Schulkind\nWebsite: www.marcusschulkind.org \nContact Information\nContact Marcus: mschulkind@rcn.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/intermediate-advanced-ballet-8/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T124500
DTSTAMP:20260531T005047
CREATED:20260224T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T171700Z
UID:10025104-1780227000-1780231500@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Beginner House
DESCRIPTION:Beginner House introduces students to house music\, and house dance fundamentals. No experience is required! Students will learn to understand and feel rhythm & timing patterns in house music while developing strength\, fluidity and movement proficiency through basic house dance steps\, grooves and functional body movements. Class is physical but fun! Come to class with an open mind and a comfortable pair of clean 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\nEmail 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/beginner-house-8/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T005047
CREATED:20260326T195103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T163108Z
UID:10026407-1780227000-1780236000@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Dance: The Journey
DESCRIPTION:PREPARATION: Please bring a journal/paper\, a pen\, and water. \nCost: $40 advanced registration | $45 day of \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther payment avenues:\nVenmo: @Allison-Talis\npaypal https://www.paypal.me/allisontalis\nZelle: sisonkeart08@gmail.com\nDiscounts available- Email Allison directly allisontalis@gmail.com\n\n  \nWelcome to our Monthly Journey. A curated experience that is a bit different each time\, weaving sacred ritual\, creative modalities\, somatic awareness and movement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe begin with Soul Dance dance and then move into a guided process created by Allison called Emotion in Motion- where the individual and the collective meet. We move and dance our ancestral and our now\, our epigenetic inheritance\, the ones we want to keep and the ones we want to unhook from. We move and dance our grief and our joy\, our uncertainty and what we know in our bones. \nThe Dance is a path back into the wisdom of our bodies. It is a movement language and framework that recognizes the body holds memories\, emotions\, and experiences that can be accessed and processed through body awareness\, movement\, expression and communal connection in a trauma-informed container. \nThrough the dance we can move into concealed spaces\, honoring and acknowledging all of our parts- to know and befriend them all. To welcome our parts out of exile and into new patterns and forms of expression and relating\, that allow us to become the humans made for these times. \nA guided improvisational movement practice that engages somatic awareness to facilitate personal growth\, emotional well-being\, and collective healing. Welcoming participants of all experience levels\, bodies and identities. We dance to release stored tension\, emotions and patterns. We dance to integrate our experiences and we dance to remember who we really are. \nWe enter in a cycle of movement that begins slow\, builds in intensity\, peaks\, lightens\, and then settles. Through verbal instructions\, participants are invited to explore\, in their own bodies way – a variety of movement patterns\, physical inquiries\, and focal points. The journey is curated to an intentional and eclectic world music soundscape. It is a journey where you might sweat (though you are always in control of your rhythm and pace) \nWe will engage in somatic practices to slow down\, regulate our emotional\, physical and mental landscapes and welcome balance\, calm and deeper knowing. The Journey is a tool to help us navigate stress\, anxiety\, uncertainty and fear\, while also celebrating life. It is an experience to come back HOME again and again to that which is real\, that which is now and that which is eternal. \nWe will land and anchor with meditation and visualization\, followed by our closing circle. \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nSoul Dance and Emotion in Motion will be the primary movement part of the process. We will engage somatic practices and meditation to slow down\, land and anchor. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nAt the confluence of decades immersed in study\, training\, professional and personal experience\, Allison developed Emotion-in-Motion as a process for creating her work. Allison is deeply influenced by early artistic years working at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, Double Edge Theatre\, dozens of theatre and dance artists in NYC and encountering the work of Pina Bausch. The work is visceral\, raw and moves between the highly artistic to the simple and profound. With over 26 years as a theatre director\, collaborative choreographer\, somatic therapist and Historical trauma specialist\, Allison aims to assist artists\, creatives and all humans- in landing in their fullest most authentic expression. Allison is a somatic therapist and the creator of Soul Dance and Emotion in Motion\, out of twenty-five years of study\, training\, and practice in the performing and healing arts. In her role as the National Healing & Wellness Practitioner for the Joyful Heart Foundation\, she developed and led programs\, workshops\, and therapeutic retreats for survivors of sexual assault\, domestic violence\, and child abuse—as well as for the healers working on the frontlines of trauma. She was the Founder of Creative Seeds\, a non-profit organization\, which focused on working with communities through creative arts immersion projects and initiatives in both South Africa and the United States. \nCertifications include Trauma Resiliency Model\, Yoga for Trauma\, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist\, Historical Trauma Specialist. She holds a Master’s Degree in Theatre with a focus on addressing Historical Trauma and Collective Healing. \nAllison was named one of the 2015 United States Presidential Scholars’ most influential teachers by the United States Secretary Department of Education. She served as the Department Head of Movement\, Dance\, and Devising\, where she also taught movement at the Professional Performing Arts School of New York City. She is a Theater Director and has directed at numerous theaters in New York City\, regionally\, and internationally. She received mentorship as an Assistant Director at the Steppenwolf Theatre. She was an ongoing Resident Director with New York University’s First Look Theatre Company\, a member of the Lincoln Center Theatre Directors’ Lab\, and a 2004 SSDC Traube Fellowship nominee. Allison has studied\, trained\, certified\, practiced\, and walked many paths and methodologies in the creative arts\, mental health\, and spiritual realms. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…It is one of the most life-giving\, life-affirming\, connective practices I have ever engaged in! \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: allisontalis.com \nContact Information\nContact:\nallisontalis@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/medicine-dance-the-journey-3/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 7
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
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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-8/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T005047
CREATED:20260402T135536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T135536Z
UID:10026443-1780232400-1780239600@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Technique Class & Int/Adv Repertory Choreography
DESCRIPTION:Technique Class & Int/Adv Repertory Choreography with Sabrina Avilés “Flamenco Dance Project”\n1-2pm: Technique\n2-3pm: Int/Adv Repertory \nThe technique class is structured as a series of focused drills\, rigorously training all elements of flamenco dance—arms\, footwork\, posture\, and turns—while connecting them to the art form’s various rhythms. Please note: this class is open to all levels except beginners. \nThe Intermediate/Advanced Repertory class is a choreography-based course centered on tangos. The pace will be fast\, as students will learn the full piece over the course of eight classes. The process will culminate in a performance with live musicians on June 13. \nStudents enrolled in Repertory are strongly encouraged to take the technique class beforehand. \nCost: $30 Single Class | 8-class discount available at $210 \nREGISTER HERE\n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nFlamenco is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain\, developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI have been dancing and performing flamenco professionally for over 30 years. Throughout my career\, I was also a member of three local flamenco companies: Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Theatre\, Omayra Amaya Flamenco Sin Limites and my own company\, Flamenco Dance Project. I have studied both here and in Spain\, and continue my studies (to keep current with the dance) at various workshops both here and abroad.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n\n\n\nit fills my soul\, and I want to impart that to my students. I make it a point of really studying the different elements of the dance\, especially el cante (singing) to teach my students the importance of the relationship between the dance and the singing.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: https://www.sabrinaaviles.com/flamenco\nInstagram: @flamencodanceproject\nFacebook: Flamenco Dance Project \nContact Information\nContact Sabrina Avilés:\nsabrina@flamencodanceproject.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/technique-class-int-adv-repertory-choreography/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 5
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T005047
CREATED:20260209T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T162234Z
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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 \nAccompanist Ting Ong \nThere is an additional optional Pointe Class after Intermediate Ballet from 3:00-3:30pm. \nCost: $7 Single Class \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-10/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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UID:10026430-1780236000-1780239600@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:High Heels
DESCRIPTION:My classes always begin with a thorough warm-up and stretching\, followed by a clear explanation of High Heels technique to help build balance\, confidence\, and freedom of movement. I focus on creating a supportive environment where dancers feel comfortable exploring both technique and improvisation. Every two classes\, we learn a new choreography. \nCost: $30 single class | monthly pass (4 classes) – $100 total \nRegister: Message on Instagram or text (781) 815-8017 \nREGISTER HERE\n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nI teach classical High Heels\, a style deeply influenced by jazz and other dance forms\, which is why we also focus on building this essential foundation. The style is strongly driven by emotional expression\, exploring how to move through feeling\, femininity\, and intention. At the same time\, it builds incredible strength and control in the body. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nI have been dancing professionally for 19 years\, exploring a wide range of styles throughout my career. About six years ago\, as a performing artist\, I was introduced to High Heels\, and it instantly became a powerful form of self-expression for me. I fell in love with how the style combines technique\, strength\, and emotional depth. Teaching High Heels is my way of sharing this experience and helping others connect to their bodies with confidence and intention. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nBecause it allows you to channel emotions through the body and develop a confidence that stays with you not only in dance\, but also in everyday life. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nInstagram: @guanaraa \nContact Information\nContact Alina:\n(781) 815-8017 | a.alinkag@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/high-heels-5/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Workshops
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SUMMARY:West African Dance Class with Joh Camara
DESCRIPTION:Leaning the movement\, song and history of West African dance. Release stress and return home happy. Increase versatility in coordination and rhythmic movement. \nCost: $20 Single Class \nREGISTRATION: Email jumpingjoh@gmail.com\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Venmo\, CashApp \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nTeaching dances from Mali\, Guinea\, Senegal and the Ivory Coast. West African incorporates traditional Mande culture\, music and dance. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nMore than 30 plus years of teaching and choreographing West African dance. One of the funkiest African dance teachers in Boston. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nI would like to share the gift I have from the motherland. \nAccompanists\, Assistants\, or Regular Substitutes:\nAbdoulaye Diallo \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nInstagram: instagram.com/jumping_joh\nWebsite: johonline.com\nFacebook: Joh Camara \nContact Information\nContact Joh:\njumpingjoh@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/west-african-dance-class-with-joh-camara-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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UID:10024334-1780241400-1780246800@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bollywood
DESCRIPTION:5 minutes: Check-in\n5-10 minutes: Warm-up\n45 minutes: Learn choreography on a different song each week\n5-10 minutes: Record videos\n5-10 minutes: Cool down (If time permits) \nCost: Online Registration: $19.49 | At the door: $22 \nREGISTER HERE\nAccepted Payments: Online CC\, Cash\, Venmo (@Boston-Bollywood)\, Zelle\, \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nBoston Bollywood celebrates the majestic entertainment powerhouse: Bollywood\, the Indian film industry. It is a tribute to all the artists whose combined talent and perseverance makes Bollywood the huge production house it is today. ​​By drawing inspiration from their work\, the aim of Boston Bollywood is to delight our dancers with dance forms rooted in South Asian classical\, contemporary and folk styles. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nSwati\, Founder and Artistic Director of Boston Bollywood LLC\, has been trained in Bharatnatyam and Rajasthani Folk dance. She has choreographed Bollywood numbers for five seasons of OnStage Dance Company and has taught numerous Bollywood workshops around the Greater Boston Area. She has been a guest choreographer for the WOD Ensemble production at Endicott College and has guest lectured about the significance of Indian Classical dance styles and Bollywood as a contemporary global dance form. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\n…It lets us share our love for South Asian dance styles with a larger audience. \nAccompanists\, Assistants\, or Regular Substitutes:\nThe class will be taught either by Swati Tiwari (director of Boston Bollywood) Or Reva Galande (Regular Substitute) \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/bostonbollywood\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfwoYvRz_HYB46vem6uomg\nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/bostonbollywood \nContact Information\nContact:\ninfo@bostonbollywood.com
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/beginner-bollywood-9/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 2
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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UID:10026509-1780254000-1780257600@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Complex presents a Community Concert\, showcasing the diversity\, depth\, and commitment of and to dance from those who move in our spaces. \nThis dynamic performance highlights the rich diversity of movement that fills The Dance Complex each day. Audiences will experience an exciting mix of new and recent works\, brought to life by both professional performers and passionate student dancers in an eclectic celebration of creativity\, expression\, and community. \nTickets Here\n\n\n\nCHRISTINA HARRINGTON/TAPPIN’ WITH TINA: \nI Ain’t Worried: Beginner Tap group piece designed to invoke joy and goofiness during a particularly stressful state of the world. The song is “I Ain’t Worried” by OneRepublic from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack. The piece is a carefree\, upbeat number that outlines a positive mindset amidst the chaos of daily life. It’s a short\, fast-paced burst of fun performed by my beginner/all-level students who come to each class carrying positive attitudes and a passion to learn and be in community.\nYU-LING HU/YULING SPANISH DANCE: \nGarrontin y Tangos: This Flamenco dance delivers a vibrant and festive celebration\, radiating a playful charm that instantly lifts the spirits of any audience through its infectious\, upbeat energy. \nGuajiras: Experience the breezy elegance of the Guajiras\, a “round-trip” style that infuses traditional Flamenco with the tropical soul and rhythmic sway of colonial Cuba. This performance celebrates a cultural fusion where Spanish guitar meets Caribbean grace\, utilizing the props Abanicos (fans) and storytelling lyrics to evoke the sun-soaked spirit of Havana. \n \n\n\nSHARON MONTELLA/DANGEROUS BROOD: \nThe City: The City presents several hip hop pieces that vary in style and flavor ranging from Old School to Contemporary Hip Hop and from upbeat and positive to darker street vibe. \n \nBRENDAN FOLEY/SALSA RICURA: \nMoliendo Cafe: Students from Salsa Ricura’s Level 2 class will showcase their On 2 / New York Style partnered salsa to Ismael Rivera’s lively and rhythmic rendition of Moliendo Cafe.\n\n\nCARMEN RIZZO: \nLiberdade (substantivo feminino): This short contemporary dance solo is an inspiring\, informative\, liberating and reparative excerpt from a larger project that reflects on political exclusion and its relation to freedom and movement. Stemming from research on how women’s rights were fought for (who was involved\, who is remembered\, how the stories are told) and contextualizing to the current political climate\, the dance explores a perpetually imperfect feminist woman\, questioning when to stand up and when to rest and conform. In a world where there is no winning\, every day is a victory.\nANJALI NATH AND KHELNA DANCE: \nChhands: Rhythms at Play: Chhands are playful rhythms and syncopations that are built on the complex mathematical music structures in Indian classical music and dance. Kathak Dance Artist\, Anjali Nath\, and her students of Khelna Kathak will share Kathak Yoga where the dancer becomes their own musician\, reciting\, singing\, or playing the repeated rhythm cycle on an instrument while overlaying complex patterns of the feet with expression. This technique is a full union and expression of the mind and body\, developed as a means to push beyond one’s own boundaries. As the rhythms of the music and dance come together in a playful exchange (sawal jawab)\, the fun ensues as it also becomes a meditation in motion! Stay connected for classes\, performances\, and events in your community! @khelna_kathak @anjnath www.anjali-nath.com \n \n\n\nDEAN VOLLICK: \nTitle TBD: Two short solos: One a classical ballet piece in the style of George Balanchine\, and the second a contemporary ballet piece.\nBACK POCKET DANCERS: \nWings of the Butterfly: “Wings of the Butterfly” is a modern dance based on a South American folk story. The dance chronicles the story of a young girl who follows a butterfly (her dreams of a more exciting world)\, learning that the life you know and love\, even as you change\, is all around you. \n \n\n\n\n  \n\nIf you or a guest in your party has accessibility needs for this event\, please contact Joe Juknievich at joe@dancecomplex.org or (617) 547-9363.
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/community-concert/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Studio 1
CATEGORIES:DC Events
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