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SUMMARY:Stretch & Strengthen with Andy Taylor
DESCRIPTION:This is a morning warm and strengthen class. We will focus on breathing and whole body work. Isolation of body parts and working as a whole. \nCost: $10 Single Class \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nREGISTRATION: Not Required\, Drop-Ins Welcome\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Check\, Venmo\, PayPal \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nThe exercises are from many forms and are geared to maintain core strength and prevent injury. \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\, and Autism Dance Therapy\, and she 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…\ntaking the time to warm\, strengthen \, and understand how your body works helps you. Dance longer and work safer. \nAccompanists\, Assistants\, Regular Substitutes:\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/stretch-strengthen-with-andy-taylor/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 1
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T110000
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CREATED:20260826T152627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T153253Z
UID:10029657-1793527200-1793530800@www.dancecomplex.org
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-5/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Marcus-Schulkind.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T211743Z
CREATED:20260917T210703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T211743Z
UID:10031227-1793529000-1793534400@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Modern/Jazz with Andy Taylor
DESCRIPTION:This class is a complete warming\, stretching and strengthening warm up moving into a phrase I repeat for a few weeks and often extended or repeated on the other side. I want you to avoid injury and learn more each class. \nCost: $15 Single Class \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nREGISTRATION: Not Required\, Drop-Ins Welcome\nREGISTER HERE\nAccepted Payments: Cash\, Check\, Venmo\, PayPal \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nThe exercises are from many forms and are geared to maintain core strength and prevent injury. \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\, and Autism Dance Therapy\, and she 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…\nI know many people want to dance and keep it in their lives. Dance resets our minds and bodies. It allows people to be in their bodies and out of their minds. It is a wonderful way to stay moving\, healthy\, agile and retain your balance. Come breathe and extend yourself through movement. \nAccompanists\, Assistants\, Regular Substitutes:\nAmy Burns \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-with-andy-taylor/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 1
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T131500
DTSTAMP:20260827T153345Z
CREATED:20260826T150820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T153345Z
UID:10029610-1793531700-1793538900@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-13/2026-11-01/
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:20261101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T124500
DTSTAMP:20260906T200345Z
CREATED:20260906T200312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T200345Z
UID:10030488-1793532600-1793537100@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-10/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sean-Bjerke.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T165130Z
CREATED:20261012T203015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T165130Z
UID:10032091-1793536200-1793541600@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Limón Technique with Aaron Selissen
DESCRIPTION:This class explores the core principles of Limón Technique\, including breath\, opposition\, suspension\, weight and gravity\, fall and recovery. Exercises and phrase work draw from classic Limón repertory as well as contemporary movement. These principles become a lens for exploring movement within and beyond a traditional Limón aesthetic. \nCost: $20\n \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nREGISTER HERE\n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nLimón Technique grew out of the work of José Limón\, who developed his approach to modern dance in the mid-20th century\, building on the teachings of Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. The technique emphasizes the expressive potential of breath\, weight\, gravity\, and the natural rhythms of the body. Its influence continues through both the preservation of Limón’s repertory and the ongoing exploration of its principles by generations of dancers and choreographers. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nI danced with the Limón Dance Company for many years\, where I trained with Carla Maxwell\, the company’s former and longest-serving Artistic Director\, as well as numerous teachers who had worked directly with José Limón. This experience gave me a deep\, firsthand connection to the technique\, repertory\, and artistic legacy of the company. As a performer\, choreographer\, and teacher\, I continue to explore how the principles at the heart of Limón Technique can inform contemporary movement and offer dancers new ways of understanding the body and its expressive potential. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nI am passionate about teaching this style because its principles offer an endlessly rich way to explore the body\, movement\, and expression. I love how breath\, weight\, gravity\, and suspension can transform movement from a series of steps into something deeply human and alive. These ideas remain relevant far beyond the technique itself. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: www.barkinselissenproject.org\nWebsite: aaronselissen.com \nContact Information\nContact Aaron:\naarons@barkinselissenproject.org
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/limon-technique-with-aaron-selissen/
LOCATION:Studio 1
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Aaron-Selissen-Workshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260906T201358Z
CREATED:20260906T201326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T201358Z
UID:10030587-1793537100-1793541600@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-10/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sean-Bjerke.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T155143Z
CREATED:20260824T161917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T155143Z
UID:10029218-1793539800-1793545200@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-21/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Liz-Lapuh-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T211852Z
CREATED:20260928T211717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T211852Z
UID:10031755-1793541600-1793545200@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:High Heels
DESCRIPTION:In my classes\, you can expect a full-body warm-up\, followed by technique work focused on the main elements of the choreography\, such as turns\, balance\, or improvisation\, and then we learn the choreography. We usually work on each choreography for about two classes\, so everyone has enough time to practice everything and leave feeling confident with it. \nCost: $30 single class | $100 4 class package (25 per class) | $180 8 class package (22.5 per class) \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nRegister: Message on Instagram or text (781) 815-8017\n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nHigh Heels is a relatively new dance style that blends elements of many different genres\, including hip-hop\, jazz\, ballet\, and even Latin styles such as rumba. It focuses on expressing femininity\, creating beautiful lines and movement\, and developing your own unique sense of confidence and style \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nI’ve been dancing for almost 20 years and teaching for around 8 years\, with a strong professional background in ballet. This background helps me teach proper balance\, posture\, and how to feel comfortable and confident dancing in heels. Over the past 5 years\, I’ve transitioned more into contemporary styles\, including High Heels and Contemporary\, which I not only teach but also perform professionally. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nbecause it helps people embrace their femininity\, feel more confident\, and see themselves in a new way. \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-6/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Alina-Hushchyna-Heels.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Alina":MAILTO:a.alinkag@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260827T155525Z
CREATED:20260825T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T155525Z
UID:10029294-1793545200-1793547000@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Pointe Class
DESCRIPTION:This pointe class is an additional half hour of work that must be taken with the technique class before it at 1:30. It is geared toward leg strengthening and placement exercises followed by center Pointe work. \nCost: $7 for single class | $30 for 5 classes \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…Pointe work is a great way to strengthen feet and legs and an important element in classical training \n\nContact Information\nContact Liz: elizabeth.lapuh@umb.edu
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/pointe-class-6/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Liz-Lapuh-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260819T155939Z
CREATED:20260819T155905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T155939Z
UID:10029056-1793545200-1793550600@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-3/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dancecomplex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Joh-Camara-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T135915Z
CREATED:20260930T135814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T135915Z
UID:10031891-1793547000-1793552400@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 \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: 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-10/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Studio 2
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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SUMMARY:Inheritance: A Litany
DESCRIPTION:“Inheritance: A Litany” is a deeply intimate\, yet universal\, personal narrative\, dance-opera-play\, and comic drama created and performed by Janis Brenner. Inspired by Ms. Brenner’s late parents\, the 51-minute work is a journey into the myriad of ways Ms. Brenner “became” her parents—inheriting her father’s wavy hair and sarcasm\, her mother’s singing voice and fragile bones. The autobiographical one-woman show reveals aspects of a family’s story\, as well as the nature of how we become who we are. The interdisciplinary tour-de-force also uncovers what make us each unique\, complicated\, and fragile human beings. This show is appropriate for ages 14 and up. \n“We need artists like Ms. Brenner now in this world\, as she crosses genres\, asks hard questions\, and brings a gentleness and tenderness to her rendering of parents who were equal parts loving and exasperating\, protecting and needy\, known and misunderstood. We emerge emboldened\, ready to create our own litanies\, ready for family voices to speak.” – Cynthia Darling\, All About Solo\, 2019 \nJANIS BRENNER: \nJanis Brenner is a renowned\, multi-award-winning dancer/choreographer/singer/teacher\, and Artistic Director of Janis Brenner & Dancers in NYC. Honors include: “Bessie” Award in Meredith Monk’s “The Politics of Quiet”\, Lester Horton Award in L.A.\, Fund for US Artists at International Festivals\, U.S. State Department\, Asian Cultural Council\, The Trust for Mutual Understanding\, US Embassies in Moscow\, Bosnia\, Jakarta and Dakar\, O’Donnell Green Music and Dance Foundation (multiple grants) and a commission from the Whitney Museum of American Art for “The Memory Project.” \nHer work has been commissioned/re-staged on more than 55 companies and colleges worldwide. Brenner worked closely for years with Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble\, Michael Moschen\, Annabelle Gamson\, and with Murray Louis Dance Company\, Bat Sheva Dance Company and Alwin Nikolais. She was an esteemed faculty member of The Juilliard School\, serving as Choreographic Mentor for the Choreographers & Composers course\, who also teaches at Steps Conservatory and Marymount/Northeastern Univ-NY. Ms. Brenner’s “Inheritance: A Litany” won the “Best Production\,” “Best Composer\,” and “Best Lighting Design” awards at the 2018 United Solo Theatre Festival as well as the 2019 Critic’s Choice Award from All About Solo-Off Broadway. \nTickets Here\n“Inheritance: A Litany” reiterates that Janis Brenner is one of our most brilliant and engaging storytellers–blending the evocative and the provocative. She transfixes and transports us with a sublime fusion of musical\, physical\, and textual poetry.” American Dance Festival – D.K. Britt\, Chatham Life & Style\, 2022 \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/inheritance-a-litany/
LOCATION:Studio 1
CATEGORIES:DC Events
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