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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) \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-9/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Studio 5
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T170000
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UID:10028418-1793980800-1793984400@www.dancecomplex.org
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 in a bun away from the face and neck. \nREGISTER HERE\n*Tuition price includes the registration fee and The Dance Complex Youth Membership \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-11-3/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Youth & Teens
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T183000
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SUMMARY:Pointe I/II (Ages 13+)
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 in a bun away from the face and neck. \nREGISTER HERE\n*Tuition price includes the registration fee and The Dance Complex Youth Membership \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-12-3/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Studio 6
CATEGORIES:Classes for Youth & Teens
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T193000
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UID:10030198-1793988000-1793993400@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Capoeira MdP
DESCRIPTION:Students can expect a welcoming and engaging class that brings together Capoeira’s movement\, music\, rhythm\, self-defense\, and cultural traditions. Classes are designed for all levels\, combining physical training and creativity in an environment centered on respect\, community\, and individual growth. Students are also introduced to traditions such as Maculelê and Samba\, offering a broader experience of the culture surrounding Capoeira. \nCost: Drop-In Class – $25 | 10 Class Pack (Valid for 60 days) – $175 \nMore information available through the registration link \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 (@capoeiramdp)\, Zelle (contact@capoeiramdp.com)\, 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?\nCapoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form developed in Brazil by enslaved Africans and their descendants\, bringing together elements of martial arts\, movement\, music\, and cultural expression. We teach Capoeira Contemporânea\, which draws from the traditions of both Capoeira Regional and Capoeira Angola while incorporating influences that have developed throughout Brazil. This style reflects Capoeira’s continued evolution while maintaining a strong connection to its history and cultural roots. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nWith over 50 years of continuous Capoeira practice and more than 40 years of teaching experience\, I founded Associação de Capoeira Mandingueiros dos Palmares (Capoeira MdP) in 1977 in Belo Horizonte\, Brazil. Our practice of Capoeira Contemporânea is deeply rooted in the traditions of Capoeira Regional developed by Mestre Bimba. My Mestre\, Mestre Itapuã\, was a direct student of Mestre Bimba\, connecting our work directly to this important lineage. Throughout my life\, I have dedicated myself to practicing\, teaching\, performing\, and sharing Capoeira in Brazil\, Massachusetts\, and communities across the United States. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nI am passionate about teaching this style because Capoeira has been a part of my life for more than five decades and has become something I now have the privilege of passing on to others. Teaching alongside my sons makes that journey even more meaningful\, allowing us to share Capoeira as a family while preserving our heritage\, strengthening our community\, and introducing the art to new generations. \nACCOMPANISTS\, ASSISTANTS\, REGULAR SUBSTITUTES:\nGuthemberg Teixeira: Known in Capoeira as Contramestre 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. He teaches classes in Arlington. Compasso is also interested in how mindset and psychology can enhance training\, performance\, and overall mental health. \nThomas Pouncy: Known as Professor Bambu\, Thomas has been training and teaching Capoeira in the Boston area for over a decade\, beginning with Grão-Mestre Chuvisco in the early 2000s. In 2025\, he received the title of Professor and teaches classes in Roxbury. 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 (Contramestre Chuvisco) | contact@capoeiramdp.com | 857-230-9139
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/capoeira-mdp-9/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Studio 2
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T193000
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UID:10032097-1793988000-1793993400@www.dancecomplex.org
SUMMARY:Flamenco Dance Technique & Choreography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop combines technical training and choreographic study to support the development of well-rounded flamenco dancers. Students will refine footwork\, turns\, coordination\, braceo\, posture\, balance\, and spatial awareness while learning choreography rooted in traditional flamenco forms. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technique\, musicality\, and artistic expression\, fostering both technical proficiency and greater confidence in performance. \nCost: Full Workshop: $260 – 5 classes (1.5 hours each) | Single Class: $55 | Early Bird: $250 – Register by October 26\, 2026 \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nREGISTER HERE\nInstructions: Email omayra@omayraamaya.com\, include your full name and email address\, specify which workshop you are taking\, then submit your payment using one of the payment options below. \nAccepted Payments: Venmo (@Omayra-Amaya) | Zelle ( omayraamaya@aol.com) | Paypal (omayraamaya@aol.com) \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?\nFlamenco Dance: Flamenco dance is a powerful and expressive art form originating in Andalusia\, southern Spain\, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange among Andalusian\, Spanish Romani (Gitano)\, and other communities. It combines intricate footwork\, rhythmic body movements\, hand gestures\, and improvisation to express the music’s emotional intensity and complex rhythms. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?\nOmayra Amaya is a flamenco dancer\, choreographer\, teacher\, and artistic director whose training is rooted in the Spanish Romani (Gitano) flamenco tradition. The daughter of flamenco dancers Olga and Curro Amaya\, she began learning and performing at an early age and is the grandniece of legendary flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya. She holds a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory\, where she studied ballet\, modern dance\, and jazz\, integrating this formal training with her deep knowledge of flamenco technique\, musicality\, compás\, and improvisation. With more than 40 years of experience as a performer\, choreographer\, and educator\, she is dedicated to preserving and sharing flamenco’s artistic traditions\, cultural history\, and family legacy. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…\nI am dedicated to preserving and sharing flamenco’s artistic traditions\, cultural history\, and family legacy. \n\nHow can students learn more about this offering?\nWebsite: https://www.omayraamaya.com/ \nContact Information\nContact:\nEmail: omayra@omayraamaya.com | Phone: 786-556-6655
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/flamenco-dance-technique-choreography-workshop-7/
LOCATION:Studio 5
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Teens 16+,Classes for Youth & Teens,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T194500
DTSTAMP:20260827T155106Z
CREATED:20260824T155711Z
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UID:10029119-1793988900-1793994300@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. \n\nContact Information\nContact Liz: elizabeth.lapuh@umb.edu
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/intermediate-ballet-19/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Studio 3
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T203000
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SUMMARY:Dance Flow + Drum n Bass with Caroline Hekate
DESCRIPTION:Join Caroline Hekate and DJ Lenore for a movement and music-centered evening event open to all. We invite you to dress for fun\, connect\, and be mindful. \nDance Flow inspires creative presence in our bodies as we navigate music genres\, challenge our movement connection\, and dive into a liberating fusion. \nDrum and bass (D&B) is a style of electronic dance music built on fast breakbeats and heavy sub-bass. It emerged out of the Caribbean-influenced UK rave scene in the 1990s\, with samples and synths layered over its rhythm-driven core\, making it a great example of experimental and fusion music. \nThe event will be loosely strutured into the following moments: \nMeet + Greet: Welcome to the space feel the energy of D&B around you.\nDance + Music: Embrace your body’s connection to the music and explore fusion cultures.\nSocial Improvisation: Solo and interactive cues are offered to spark your exploration.\nFlow: Let loose\, play\, go wild. Be free and mindful.\nWind Down: Mellow into softer\, relaxing movement. \nTickets Here\n\n\n\nCAROLINE HEKATE: \nI am an experimental artist\, performer\, and creative visionary from Cambridge\, MA\, of Honduran heritage. \nI flow between worlds and disciplines: as a dancer\, choreographer\, visual illustrator\, musician\, and guide. My work is multidisciplinary\, interdisciplinary\, and transdisciplinary — because life desires to be more than one form. \n“May the rhythm of our hearts inspire the mind to guide our creative soul.” \nLENORE: \nLenore co-founded Elements\, a Thursday-night drum and bass weekly at Phoenix Landing in Boston that has run since January 1999 and is now in its 27th year. She fell into DJing by instinct after immersing herself in house and electronic music in the early ‘90s\, playing her first set in Spain in 1994. A year later\, crate-digging in Boston turned her toward jungle\, which she’s stayed devoted to. As a resident since day one\, her tight mixing and bold programming shaped the night’s identity\, and elements has become one of the most respected dnb events in the US and abroad\, booking local\, national\, and international acts. Beyond elements\, she’s a steady presence in Boston and New England\, known for genre-crossing sets that welcome newcomers into jungle. \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/dance-drum-n-bass-with-caroline-hekate/
LOCATION:Studio 7
CATEGORIES:DC Events
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