Jean Appolon
Jean Appolon Expressions
He/Him/His
About:
Jean Appolon received his earliest training and performance opportunities in Port-au-Prince with the Viviane Gauthier Dance Company and the Folkloric Ballet of Haiti. Appolon continued his dance education in the U.S. at the Harvard and Radcliffe Dance Program (1995-1996, Boston, MA), Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (1996-1998, New York, NY) and the Joffrey American Ballet School (1998-2003, New York, NY), where he graduated with a B.A. from a joint degree program offered by The New School.
I am passionate about teaching this style because…it is healing, accessible to all and community building.
Saturday 1:30p - Haitian Folkloric Dance
Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jean Appolon
Saturday 1:30-3:00p
Studio 3
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What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching? Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a nonprofit, contemporary dance company, with a vision to teach and share the liberating power of Haitian-folkloric dance to cultivate hope and healing towards a more expressive and socially just world – a world where everyone, across all identities, can thrive. |
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What can students expect from this class? Class begins with a cardio warm-up, and then goes through movements in several different rhythms from Haitian Folklore. Be ready to sweat! Class is accompanied by live drummers. One of the most remarkable things about this class is the vast range of participants, in terms of age, dance experience, and connections to Haiti. What they share in common is loving class and finding it to be a fulfilling, fun workout and opportunity for connection. |
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How can students learn more? Instagram: @jaebostonhaiti @jeanappolonexpressions |
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Registration: Website: https://jeanappolonexpressions.org/haitian-folklore |
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Cost of Class $25 Single Class |
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Contact Information
Contact Jea Appolon Expressions: jaexpressions@gmail.com |