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SUMMARY:Back to the Marley
DESCRIPTION:Students can expect to gain a deeper comprehension of energy breathe and somatic in the art and act of movement. \nNO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Come on down! \nCost: $15 Single Class | $150 for ten class card \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nAccepted Payments\nCash\, Check\, Venmo (scan code provided on arrival) \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nFrom my extensive training in dance: somatic pilates\, gyro tonics\, floor class works have made a class to explore the underpinnings of dance. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nI have been dancing teaching and choreographing for more than 60 years. My original training is in graham technique\, and ballet with Maggie black. I have developed a somatic practice based on years of work with Kathy grant and Lisa Pari. My class is a contemporary take on ballet with a modern sensibility. \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\, and it helps to deepen understanding. \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-5/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T111500
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UID:10029603-1789298100-1789305300@www.dancecomplex.org
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. A very musical two hours to explore your technique and artistry within the form. \nCost: $20 single class | $175 for 10-class card \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nNO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Drop-ins welcome \nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Check\, Venmo (scan code provided upon arrival) \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nI am working with dancers to improve their abilities within the turned out mode while respecting and honoring the roundedness of modern dance. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nI have been dancing teaching and choreographing for more than 60 years. My original training is in graham technique\, and ballet with Maggie black. I have developed a somatic practice based on years of work with Kathy grant and Lisa Pari. My class is a contemporary take on ballet with a modern sensibility. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nit helps dancers increase sensibility technique and more importantly help honor the individuality of each dancers spirit\, form and joy. \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-13/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T124500
DTSTAMP:20260906T200345Z
CREATED:20260906T200312Z
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UID:10030481-1789299000-1789303500@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) \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \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-10/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T124500
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UID:10030580-1789303500-1789308000@www.dancecomplex.org
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) \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \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-10/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000
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UID:10029211-1789306200-1789311600@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Good training. A thorough warm up and creative choreography. Fabulous music! All in a welcoming atmosphere. \nCost: $20 for single class | $175 for 10 class card \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \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. \nAccompanist\nTing Ong\, piano \n\nContact Information\nContact Liz: elizabeth.lapuh@umb.edu
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/intermediate-ballet-21/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260819T155939Z
CREATED:20260819T155905Z
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UID:10029049-1789311600-1789317000@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:West African Dance Class with Joh Camara
DESCRIPTION:Learning the movement\, song and history of West African dance. Release stress and return home happy. Increase versatility in coordination and rhythmic movement. Exercise\, socialize\, learn\, joy and happiness. \nCost: $25 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\, Sory Diabate\, Akili Jamal Haynes\, Harolyn Bowden\, Charles Murrell \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-3/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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