Description: Students will learn West African Dances from Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. The class begins with a
½
hour warm-up, and progresses to energetic dancing. There are live drummers.
Clothing: Comfortable clothes, loose or stretchy. Lapa or Sarong optional, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: West Africa has an enormously rich cultural heritage in the arts that have long been traditional sources of self-knowledge, community cohesion, and spiritual communion. Come and learn traditional dances, rhythms, and songs from Senegal and Guinea, West Africa. At the same time explore the functions of these dances in relationship to your own life. Class warm-up includes working on core strength, flexibility, stamina, grounded-ness and rhythmic sensibility. This is a multi-level class; advanced beginner level dancers and up. Accompanied by live African drumming.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Fatou-Carol Sylla, M.A., M.S.P.H., has been a dance teacher/movement specialist, performer and choreographer for 35 years. Because of Ms. Sylla’s deep connection to dance as a transformative vehicle, she carried out three years of research in West Africa and became an initiate of the Djina Folly. She studied Dance Therapy practices and Authentic Movement at Lesley University where she received her M.A. in Dance and also taught the course African Dance and Dance Therapy. Her M.A. thesis performance, based in Authentic Movement, explored bringing the healing qualities of dance/movement to the stage. She teaches at the Dance Complex and the YWCA Cambridge, for VSA arts of Massachusetts and also leads “Moving Into Authenticity Workshops” in the Boston area.
African (West African, various) - Mondays 6:00-7:30pm, $13/class
Description: Dances from various regions of West Africa.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required. Accompanied by live African drumming. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: This class focuses on sabar dance, an energetic and beautiful Senegalese art form. You will learn the fundamentals of Senegalese dance, starting with basic movements, then progressing to a repertory of choreographed dance steps. Emphasis is on learning technique, dance steps and understanding how dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. All classes are accompanied by live sabar drumming.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Class description: Afro-Jazz dance is a fusion of African, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean and jazz dance styles. Classes are up-beat and begin with a warm-up, followed by movement across the floor and a choreographed combination. Students should be barefoot. All levels of dancers are welcome.
Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggins, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
The indigenous dance of Ghana is among the most exciting, fun and expressive art forms in the world. And nobody teaches it with more joy and passion than master dancer Nani Agbeli.
Students who take Nani’s classes report being hooked right away by the athletic beauty of Ghanaian Dance, the challenge and fun of the workout, and the authentic cultural exchange that takes place in every class between Nani and his students.
Students will learn to combine Ghana’s powerful and sensuous upper and lower body movements, and match them to the complex and infectious rhythms of the live drumming that powers this class.
It’s part dance, part exercise, part cultural and historical immersion. And lots of fun. And it’s run by one of the most charismatic dance teachers in the Boston area.
This is a multi-level class, open to all dancers, with students given more detail and refinement to apply to their movements as they master the basics.
Clothing: Dance or workout clothing should be worn to class. Ghanaian dance is done in bare feet.
Description: Classes start with a thorough warm up, followed by choreography that is broken down section by section, focusing on technique, execution and comprehension of the Sabar rhythms. The class then follows the African Dance Class format of dancing across the floor in lines accompanied by live drummers. Paa’s style of teaching is clear, clean and precise, filled with the warmth, enthusiasm and the unique stylistic qualities that are found in the traditional and contemporary styles of Sabar. His expertise as a drummer, musician and dance performer make the classes a fun and thorough learning experience. All levels of students are welcome.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Pape N'Diaye
Beginning West African Dance (Senegal) - Sundays 1:30-3:00pm, $12/class
Description: Sabar, the national dance of Senegal , is an energetic and beautiful traditional dance form, named after the family of drums that play its vivacious rhythms. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of Sabar dance, starting with basic movements, then progressing to a repertory of choreographed dance steps. Also accompanied by live sabar drumming, this class will help you understand how the dance and drum rhythms are closely intertwined. In addition to fine-tuning your sabar technique, you will learn the latest sabar moves and be inspired by the energy that Pape N'Diaye brings to every class!
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Dances primarily from Mali, West Africa. Accompanied by live African drumming.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Students will learn a variety of West African Dances from Mali, Guinea and Ivory Coast regions. Students will learn the cultural and historical context for each dance. The class begins with a
½
hour warm-up, and progresses to energetic dancing to live drumming (djembe and djun-djun). Come experience one of the most skilled and enthusiastic master dancers/teachers and one of the premier West African classes in terms of energy. During class Joh tailors his teaching to accommodate all levels of dancers. Class is accompanied by live percussion by African drum masters.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women may wear a lapa or sarong (cloth wrapped around the hips) but it is not required, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: This class is geared toward students with little or no ballet training and toward those students who would like to fill the gaps in their knowledge of classical technique. The concentration is on teaching students correct alignment, ballet positions and steps and exploring efficient movement values.
Description: This class focuses on teaching longer combinations to familiarize students with movement patterns created by joining ballet steps. This increases the dancers' kinesthetic sense.
Intermediate Ballet - Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm, $13/class drop-in, $11/class with pre-registration
Description: This class is for the more experienced dancer. It makes use of the full range of ballet movement to increase competence and stamina.
Pointe - Sundays 2:30-3:00pm, $5/class.
Contact: Call 617-441-9315
Clothing: Should be leotard and tights or loose and comfortable; ballet shoes or socks. Shoes may be purchased at Teddy's Shoes, Mass Ave in Cambridge (downstairs from the Dance Complex), or Boston Dancewear, Mass Ave in Boston, near Symphony. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Classes are geared towards movement. The strong focus on technique at the bar is so students can “forget about it” in the center and actually dance for the joy of movement. I also use some Gyrokensis/ Gyrotonics ideas and theories to help students understand motivation for some of their movements. I pull from my own knowledge of dance and performance to help students develop their own style in their movement rather than telling them what they can and can’t do. I use humor as a motivational tool without it being at the expense of another and classes are always filled with laughter and sweat.
Description: The level of class is intermediate. A lot of professional modern dancers as well as adult students participate. Individuals with no experience would not be able to keep up, but once they have learned the basics they could follow along. The technique is a more eclectic approach rather than Russian, Chechetti, or RAD.
Clothing: Should be leotard and tights and ballet shoes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: The class will consist of classic Bboy/girl top rock, footwork,
&
freezes for beginners and for dancers who need to work on foundation, top rock,
&
floor rock.
STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: In Afro Brazilian dance class, you will move to African-inspired rhythms developed in Brazil: samba reggae, axe, candomble, maracatu and samba de roda. These dance forms are based in percussion. Students can expect to feel the energy from the music and get a great workout. The music and movements are sensual, powerful, positive, happy, inclusive of all people, and fun!
Students can expect a warm-up, toning and stretching, movements and choreographies and a cool-down.
Description: Samba is a contagious, highly-syncopated rhythm and dance from Brazil that expresses joy, freedom and the warm, open spirit of Brazilian culture. Samba is energetic but it can also be elegant, sensual and playful. The class will teach and practice samba and other afro-Brazilian dance styles/moves from various parts of Brazil as well as introduce traditional and contemporary styles and their roots. The goal is to create a welcoming, non-competitive and fun environment where students of all abilities and experience can enjoy samba in its various forms and develop their skills while having a blast and getting an excellent workout.
Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggings, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, and dance shoes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art that combines music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts. It develops self-confidence, coordination, music skills, and self-awareness.
Clothing: T-shirt and sweat pants or loose fitting pants. Train barefoot or with clean, light-weight sneakers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Capoeira Angola developed in Brazil from a variety of African sources. N’golo from Angola, rhythms from Congo, and acrobatics from Guinea combined to form a martial art disguised as a dance and played like a game. All these elements together with a deliberate sense of fun result in a vigorous workout for the body and mind.
The class is designed to build a strong foundation in brand new students, while furthering the development of more experienced players.
The class follows a philosophy espoused by Mestre Joao Grande and Mestre Pastinha before him of “Nine movements lead to nine million.” The nine fundamental movements of Capoeira Angola are practiced each class with an emphasis on mindful and constant improvement of the essential details. Theses movements are then combined into a variety of sequences and two person drills that allow students of all levels to further their understanding of how the movements work and function in the game of Capoeira Angola.
Class will provide instruction in the percussion instruments of the art and how to sing the songs associated with the style, as well as the historical and cultural foundations of Capoeira.
Students will learn to play berimbau, pandeiro, agogo, atabaque, reco reco, and to sing in the traditional fashion.
Class Description: Open to ALL levels of dancers. Class utilizes Dunham/Horton modern and ballet techniques in order to prepare the body for learning the beautiful and complex movements of Haitian Folkloric dance; a unique synthesis of expression, deeply rooted in a multicultural past of African, Indian, Spanish, French and modern influences. Live percussion for every class with Haitian drum masters.
Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggings, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Class Description: The class teaches the dances of various Afro-Cuban ethnic traditions, including Yoruba (Lucumi), Arara, Conga, etc., accompanied by live drumming and singing. In addition to dances of the Orisha, Palo Monte, etc., secular dances such as Rumba and Comparsa (carnival) dances are also taught.
Clothing: Clothing should be loose. Women should bring a wide skirt, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Tae-Kwon-Do - (children 51/2 years and up), All Levels - Saturdays 12:15-1:15pm
Contact teacher for registration/price: 617-868-3042
Description: Tae-Kwon-Do is a Korean art of self-defense. The students learn discipline, respect, body awareness, control, balance, coordination, self-defense, forms, and sparring
Clothing: Sweats or shorts, no shoes. Students can purchase a uniform from the teacher. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: For youths and teens. Class concentrates on placement, building strength and individual interpretation.
Class includes full barre and floor stretch. Centre work includes: Port De Bras, Adage, Petit and Grande Enchainment, Pirouettes Grand Jete, Jete En Tournant Saut
é
, and Beats. Pointe work (by permission of instructor only) includes barre warm -up, center work, and turns.
Clothing: Leotard, tights, ballet slippers, pointe shoes for approved students. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Class description: Classes are for children ages 1.5 -3yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.
Class description: Classes are for children ages 3-5 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.
Duncan Dance Tuesdays 3:30- 4:30pm
Class Description: Classes are for children ages 5-7 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.
Duncan Dance Tuesdays 4:30- 5:30pm
Class Description: Classes are for children 8-11 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.
Duncan Dance Tuesdays 5:30- 6:30pm
Class Description: Classes are for teen-aged youth, 12-18 yrs. The emphasis is on the relationship to each other and nature, respect, honor, and grace. There is a focus on solitude and affiliation balanced through choreographic etudes and classical music. The class is non-competitive, for children the emphasis is on creative movement.
Dicki Johnson Macy, Center Studios - Duncan Dance, contact 617-699-1804 to register or for more information.
Clothing: Tunics in the style of Isadora Duncan are provided, please wear a sleeveless camisole or flesh colored leotards. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Children I (beginner):The class is designed for children aged 6 to 10 with zero to 1 year of flamenco dance experience. This class includes basic technique of flamenco dance to include correct posture, hand, arm, and foot placement. The student will become familiar with basic flamenco vocabulary. The course will include exercises that will develop the clarity of the students’ footwork, develop their upper-body to lower-body coordination. Basic castanet playing exercises are practiced. Repertoire will be taught. Required attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets, flamenco shoes and skirt for girls. Castanets and flamenco boots for boys.
Youth Flamenco II (Intermediate) - Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm (10-16 yrs.)
Description: Children II (Intermediate) - The class is designed for children aged 10 to 16 with at least 2 years of flamenco dance experience. This class offers Flamenco technique to improve posture, hand, arm, and foot placement. Exercises that will improve clarity of the students’ footwork, upper-body to lower-body coordination as well as stamina and endurance are included. Medium to complex footwork and choreographic variations are taught. Required attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets, flamenco shoes and skirt for girls. Castanets and flamenco boots for boys.
For more information on class and where to purchase castanets and shoes, contact the instructor: Eve Agush AdamAnt_Eve@hotmail.com and
617-216-1643.
Salsa Just 4 Kids - Ages 4-8 ~ Thursdays 4:00-5:00 - $80 for 10 weeks ($10.00/drop-in, first 3 weeks only)
SALSA JUST 4 KIDS ages 4-8: This class is designed to introduce kids to very basic salsa steps and body movement through interactive play, body movement isolations, and music interpretation. Children are encouraged to be creative and discover their own self-expression. This age group will mainly focus on individual footwork and right turn choreography.
Clothing: Basic Gym or street clothes. Although dance shoes are not required, they are recommended (suede bottom sole). SHOES WORN ON THE STREET ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME IN THE STUDIO!
Primary Ballet I - Ages 4-6 ~ Mondays 3:15-4:00pm, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm and Saturdays 10:00-11:00am
This class introduces children to creative movement and very basic ballet positions and terminology. We begin sitting in a circle, doing a series of stretches accompanied by music and visual imagery. Slowly we stand and work on ballet positions and moving across the floor.
Primary II / Ballet I - Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Primary Ballet I / II - Ages 6-7 ~ Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Primary II class opens with a series of stretches after which students move to the barre. Students begin to learn how to connect barre and center work as they gain strength and musicality.
Primary III/Ballet I - Ages 8-10 ~ Mondays 4:00am-5:00pm
In Ballet I students learn more challenging exercises at the barre. Students continue stretching and center work as they progress in strength and musicality.
Ballet I - Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm and Saturdays 11:00-12:00pm
Ballet II/III - Ages 10 and up ~ Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Students continue to improve at the barre and master more complicated center work. We focus on musicality and precision of movement as well as fluidity. Students who are ready may be working on pointe.
Ballet II/III/IV - Ages 12 and up ~ Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm
Students learn proficiency at the barre and continue with complicated center work. Emphasis on musicality and precision of movement continue as we concentrate on combining knowledge of ballet steps into fluid dance combinations. Students who are ready may be working on pointe.
Ballet IV - Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
Modern Dance - Ages 12 and up ~ Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm
This is an introductory Modern class for young dancers, focusing on the techniques of Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham and Lester Horton. We emphasize basic floor and center exercises, and concentrate on having fun and building strength and rhythm.
Pointe - Saturdays 12:30-1:00
Jazz Dance - Ages 12 and up ~ Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm
Jazz fuses various dance styles from funk to ballet. After basic jazz- and ballet-style warm-up exercises students learn to express their creative selves with lyricism and sass!
Contact: Call (617) 721-6643
School of Classical Ballet - Ballet, Modern, and Jazz for kids and youths, contact (617) 721-6643 to register or for more information. See Class Schedule Page under 'Children's Classes' or call for more information.
Class Schedule
Clothing: leotard, tights, ballet slippers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
We will work with vigorous warm-ups and stretching; coordination, meditation, across the floor exercises, partner work and ensemble play. We will explore image worlds hidden in the internal body through big movement, micro movement, improvisation and quiet seeking. Image work is based on form, deep sensation, memory, story, deep listening and focus. We dance earth and sky, sea and animal, and the cycles of nature. Elements collide; come together and pull apart, shifting, reforming and transforming through dance. We will use specific choreography (or Butoh-Fu) and improvisation. We will live in the worlds of form and formlessness, trusting the river of impulse. It is fun, odd and challenging. Sometimes the hardest part is to just "be" and not get caught up in over-thinking. This class is open to anyone over 16. Dance or movement training is recommended but not required. Please email for questions: Jennifer Hicks chimeralab@aol.com.
Description: The jams are a playground of dance and music, where individual needs and collective awareness give space to the spontaneous expression of one's creativity thru art and play. All styles and abilities are welcome.
Clothing: Bare feet, comfortable dance clothes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Maestro Ramon, recognized the world over as a master teacher, utilizes teaching methods that are unique and intensely exciting. They cover an in-depth approach to technique, repertoire, and interpretation that results in a thorough understanding of the art of Flamenco. Flamenco is a total art form of dance, music, song and a way of life. Beginner students will learn basic Flamenco technique- footwork, arms, posture, turns, and choreography. Students will also learn to play to castanets.
Clothing: For female students includes a flamenco skirt, flamenco shoes, and castanets. For male students includes boots and castanets. Beginner students may take lessons with regular shoes for the first class. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Ascendance classes are high energy classes for adults that teach you to follow choreography and learn basic street dance movement. Great for beginners as well as advanced dancers alike, you will leave the class energized and inspired! Classes are offered weekly on a drop in basis. Rise to your potential!
Hip Hop Live - 1st Sunday of each month 3:30-5:00pm, $10/class
Description: Contemporary hip hop, locking, poppin, and breakin. Classes start off with a basic warm-up. Then Carl breaks the class down with a hip-hop combination. Beginning Hip Hop is geared toward students who are beginner/advanced beginner level. Beginner Basics is for those who are new to the Hip Hop style. In this class Carl will lay out the basic foundations of the movement style.
Class Description: Whether you're looking for a dance class that lets you get down like a pop star, or you're looking for a fun workout to shed the winter pounds, Jazz-Funk is a great way to have fun and stay in shape. Geared towards dancers with some previous experience, classes are on a
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drop in
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basis.
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and jazz sneakers, or sneakers that you don't wear outdoors. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Jazz Funk Open (CCAE) - Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm, $10/class
Contact: Call CCAE 617-547-6789 - Class is held when CCAE is out of session.
Class Description: Move to phat jazzy grooves! Smile away the hour as you immerse your body and soul in a dance style that combines jazz dance technique with hip-hop and club steps. Focus on breathing and posture during jazz warm-up and follow with fun and funky combinations.
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and jazz sneakers, or sneakers that you don't wear outdoors. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Contact: Call CCAE 617-547-6789 or 617-510-2605 email: discobrats@hotmail.com or visit
www.HoneyBlonderDance.com
. Both classes are on-going; Thursday class will be held when CCAE is out of session.
Class Description: Hip hop your way through an hour of high-energy dance set to pop and hip hop tunes. A short warm up will be followed by a hip hop combination that will grow and be repeated throughout class. Each week a new combination will be taught. Class will end with a short cool down. New students are always welcome!
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and jazz sneakers, or sneakers that you don't wear outdoors. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Jazz (All Levels) - Mondays 7:00-8:30pm, Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm, $12/class
Class Description: Classic jazz class with a Ballet, African and Latin base. Set warm-up, across the floor work and combination. Styles vary between classic jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, Swing, etc. No Pop music.
Clothing: Leotard and tights or not baggy stretchy pants. Jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks, Teddy's Shoes, located on Mass. Ave. in Cambridge (downstairs from the Dance Complex).
Class description: Afro-Jazz dance is a fusion of African, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean and jazz dance styles. Classes are up-beat and begin with a warm-up, followed by movement across the floor and a choreographed combination. Students should be barefoot. All levels of dancers are welcome.
Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggins, leotards, African wraps and/or sarongs, bare foot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Hip Hop Adv. Beg. / Int. - Thrusdays, 6:00-7:30pm, $12/class
Description: This class is all about getting your groove on. It blends the different styles of hip-hop, jazz, modern, African, tap, and more, with a hint of a cardio workout. Also it adds a carefree party like atmosphere so that all newcomers and veterans to the class can feel comfortable. And also to help everyone let go of their worries for the moment and just have some fun. Although it is geared for advanced beginner and intermediate levels, this is an open class so everyone is welcomed no matter the level or age.
Unyted We Dance - Friday, 6:30-7:30pm, $10/class
This class brings it back to the fundamentals. Focusing more on the technique and the basic grooves involved in hip hop. Driven with a high energy flow, and a fun/friendly atmosphere, this class looks to introduce a beginner to the world of hip hop as well as help a seasoned dancer brush up on there basics and technique.
Contact: Call 617-309-9103
Clothing: Basic gym clothes and dance or gym sneakers. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Sharon's class will teach you the true foundations of hip hop and lift you up with super fun routines. A thorough warm up breaks down the basics for you. Sharon's choreography is a blend of poppin, lockin', stepping', stompin', top rockin', breakin' and krump. While her extremely clear and patient teaching styles guarantees that all will be able to follow the routine, you will also get a cardio and mental challenge that will leave you happy and eager for more!
Clothing: Workout wear or anything comfortable to move in; sweats ok, shorts and shirt or sport's top okay. Preferably no jeans. You should wear sneakers or dance shoes. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Kathak Dance - Int. / Adv. (youth 12+ yrs
&
adults)(Prerequisite: completion of Adult Level III studies with Chhandika) - Sundays 11:30-12:30, $15/class - discount with pre-registration
Description:Ongoing studies of kethak, focusing on the development of footwork and movement technique,
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kthak yoga
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, rhythmic training, singing, history/theory, and storytelling.
Kathak Dance for Girls/Boys, II-A and II-B (Prerequisite: completion of Girls/Boys Foundations and Level I) Sundays 12:30-1:30, $15/class
- $78 session.
Description: Ongoing studies for young dancers, focusing on the develpment of footwork and movement technique,
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kathak yoga
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, singing, history/theory and storytelling.
Kathak is a highly sophisticated classical performing art characterized by intricate footwork, expressive movement of the hands and face, rhythmic intensity, swift turns and elegant stances. Wearing rows of small, brass bells on each ankle, the dancer alternates between recitation, footwork, fixed compositions, improvisation and story telling. In these classes, we focus on three aspects of the dance: Nritta (pure dance, technique) - includes movement exercises, basic tatkar (footwork), chakkars (turns), rhythmic patterns and timing, and recitation of the bols (language of the dance). Nritya (dance with rhythm and expression) - use of interpretive gestures, expression, and rendering of traditional songs and poems. Natya (drama) - learning the art of storytelling, the nava rasa (nine sentiments), working with ardhanariswara-shiva/shakti (masculine/feminine energies).
Clothing: Wear clothes that allow freedom of movement: salwar/kurta outfits, short-sleeves or long sleeves (rather than sleeveless) tops, skirt with leggings or tights underneath, sweat pants with a tunic/long shirt covering the hips, leotard, or t-shirt. Hair needs to be pinned or tied back so it does not cover the face or become distracting while dancing. Kathak is danced with the feet bare and so it is customary to keep feet and the floor as clean as possible.
Fundamentals of Argentine Tango - Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, pre-registration suggested. $13*/class ($65 for the series), drop-ins welcome.
Description: The Argentine Tango is an improvisational social dance which rests on solid technique and inspiration. This is the class to develop these skills! Learn the basic tango elements, and the dynamic and expressive range of tango movement. We integrate the beginning dancer into their breath and balance, connect them to their imagination through the music and build a strong, collaborative relationship with their dance partner of the moment.
Continuing ArgentineTango - Mondays, 8:30-9:30pm, pre-registration suggested. $13*/class ($65 for the series), drop-ins welcome
Description: Take the next step in your tango. This is an advanced-beginner/pre-intermediate level class. You will connect-the-dots from your fundamentals classes and dance seamlessly. Every session of this class is new material and it can be taken many times. We expose the structure and technique of tango to keep memorizing patterns to a minimum. TangoEmbrace classes at this level retain focus on comfort and dynamism in the partner frame. Explore the dynamic and expressive range of tango movement. We will cover Cross steps (Ocho combinations), into turning figures including the Molinete. Learn to make a round box, the Whip (Voleo), and tango stops (Paradas).
Accelerated Learning Option: Take both classes by permission of the teacher or as a repeat student and receive a 25% discount on the first class. Just $54 for the first series!
NO PARTNER REQUIRED for any class.
DROP-INS WELCOME in all classes.
AnaLinda’s teaching is unique for it's focus on simplifying the dance, building improvisational skills, providing a foundation in partner connection, floor navigation and delight in sensual movement.
Special 2-Session Package: Accelerated Learning Option
Take both six-week series together. New students receive a 25% discount off the second series - just $54 more. This is a great intensive approach with the material in the 5p series elaborating the material from the 4p class each week.
Registration and Class Prices
Single Class Drop-in $13.00
The 6-Week Series at the door $70.00
The Accelerated Learining Package of both hours for 6 weeks is $122 with pregistration, and $130 at the door
**Pre-registration encouraged, not required, to help gender balance the classes.
ACCELERATED LEARNING OPTION:
Take both classes together: new students receive a 20% discount off the second series - just $60 for the second series.
Clothing: Comfortable, for unrestricted movement. Please wear smooth-soled shoes, no sneakers, please. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Ladies' Salsa Styling: All Levels. Classes are designed to help you develop and improve: Graceful Body Movement, Elegant Arms, Effortless Head Whips, Creative Expression of your Femininity. Learn how to incorporate the above skills into your partner work. Men are welcome, and will be given male styling options on all material covered in classes.
Clothing: Comfortable, since you will sweat a lot. Wear comfortable shoes to dance in. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Kelly Silfies & Johnny Giraldo y Control Dance Company
Beginner Salsa - Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm, $14/class ($65 for 5 weeks)
Description: Just starting to dance salsa or only know a few basics, then join our Beginner Salsa Class and develop your partnering technique, basic steps and turns, and simple turn patterns to get you out on the dance floor. Each class builds on the next to establish a good foundation for our students, who will learn different types of turns and how they connect with each other. Every class starts with the basic steps, so drop-in students are also welcome. No partner required. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our class.
Johnny Johnny Giraldo Director, Performer, Choreographer Salsa y Control Dance Company www.salsaycontrol.com Ritmo Salsero Radio Show Host and DJ www.themamboscene.com Wednesdays -- 1pm est. - 2pm est.
Clothing: Shoes with leather soles or dance shoes are highly recommended. Rubber-soled shoes make it difficult to turn. Comfortable clothes are also suggested. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Salsa II - Mondays 8:00-9:30pm, $14/class, pre-registration suggested (online payment available), Drop-ins still welcome.
Next series starts 5/14/13
Salsa I - *NEW TIME* Tuesdays 8:00-9:30pm, $14/class, pre-register suggested (online payment available), Drop-ins still welcome.
Note: Monday and Tuesday Salsa classes are progressive. Once students advance their skills, they can take both concurrently to improve at a faster rate.
Description: In Level I and II Salsa, you will learn the fundamentals of the most popular style of salsa - LA On-1. We work on basic steps, body movement and isolation, essential rhythm, leading/following, and more. No partner is necessary. We rotate partners throughout the class. Newcomers are always welcome. Students should jump into Level 1 before taking Level 2.
NEW CLASS - STARTS 6/18/13
Beginner West Coast Swing - Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm, $13/class, pre-registration suggested (online payment available), Drop-ins still welcome.
Description: Learn the fundamentals of one of the most popular, playful, and smooth swing dances...West Coast Swing. Our fun instructors will show you how to dance to almost any song on the radio with ease. We'll take you from the basic steps and movement to partner connection, styling, and musicality. Have experience with salsa or other dancers? Even better! But no experience is necessary to come out.
Clothing: Comfortable, since you will sweat a lot. Avoid baggy pants or shorts. We recommend dancing in leather soled shoes or socks to enable smooth turning. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Tae Kwon Do - Saturdays 11:30-1:30pm, $14/class, reduced price with pre-registration.
Description: Tae Kwon Do is Korean art of self-defense. The students learn mind/body control, discipline, kicking and punching techniques, forms, sparring and weapons, and self-defense. Also the human anatomy is discussed, the way of Tae Kwon Do, and its benefits.
Cardio Kickboxing - Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm,
$10/class, reduced price with pre-registration
Description: Experience the power of energy and heat in this blistering TKO workout. Packed with core conditioning movements and traditional boxing drills and kicking techniques. The class will enhance strength, agility and stamina. All fitness levels.
Contact: Call 617-868-3042
Clothing for Tae Kwon Do: Sweats or shorts, no shoes. Students can purchase a uniform from the teacher.
Clothing for Cardio Kickboxing: Basic gym clothes and cross-trainer sneakers.
STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Bellydance - learn this beautiful and joyous dance! ~ Wednedsays 7:30-8:30pm ~ pre-registration required ~ 7 weeks $79.00 *
This is a fast-paced intensive series for beginners & advanced beginners. In addition to a review of all the basics we will work on music interpretation or "dancing to the music", layering, and transitions through a routine. Zills (finger cymbals) suggested for advanced beginners; Veils required by the third class.
Fast & fiery to slow & sultry, Bellydancing is an exciting Middle Eastern
dance handed down from ancient times to the present. This class will cover fast traveling steps, isolations, combinations, figure 8’s, soft, flowing hands & arms and the beautiful Veil dance! Dance to a fantastic mix of exotic world rhythms; learn the basics for a routine. Improve flexibility, increase self-confidence, bring out your inner dancer with this total body workout!
This FUN and friendly class is great for ALL fitness levels, including Beginners!
NEXT Session starts 4/24/13
Zumba - Move, Groove, Dance & Get Fit - Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm ~ pre-registration required ~ 7 weeks $79.00 *
This energizing dance-fitness workout combines easy to learn dance moves with traditional exercises for maximum calorie-burn; strengthens abs, core & lower body. Workout, Dance & Get Funky to a fantastic fusion of latin and world music and sample dances from around the world including salsa, cumbia, bellydance, bollywood, flamenco & samba. In the mix: a few of the best dance & party classics from each decade—from disco & pop to rock & reggaeton!
This FUN and friendly class is great for ALL fitness levels, including Beginners!
Wear comfortable workout clothing, clean “aerobic” or dance sneakers with minimal tread for sliding & twisting moves.
* Pre-registration required ~ $10.00 DISCOUNT IF YOU REGISTER FOR BOTH CLASSES!
Wear stretchy comfortable clothing such as leggings & top; double sox or ballet slippers on feet.
Belly Dance Beginning Level 1 (Egyptian/Turkish) - Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm, pre-registration suggested ($84.00 per session - 7 weeks), $13 for drop-ins.
Spring Session 3: April 25 - June 13 (no class May 23)
Summer Session 4: June 20 - August 1 ~ Drop-ins 8/8, 8/15
Description: Unveil the mystery of this beautiful and sensual dance.
Learn the fundamental belly dance movements from fiery hip-work, shimmies, and locks to slow serpentine snake arms, camels, belly rolls, figure eights and more. Develop poise and gain a more toned and fluid body. This class is for everyone who wants to learn belly dance in a fun supportive group class. Suitable for all ages in moderate physical condition. No prior experience is necessary.
Belly Dance Beginning Level 2/Intermediate - Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm, pre-registration suggested ($84.00 per session - 7 weeks), $13 for drop-ins
Spring Session 3: April 25 - June 13 (no class May 23)
Summer Session 4: June 20 - August 1 ~ Drop-ins 8/8, 8/15
Description: In this class, you'll review and sharpen the foundation movements from fast and fiery hip-work, shimmies, and locks to slow and sensual snake arms, camels, belly rolls, figure eights and more. You'll also learn more advanced movements such as 3/4 shimmies, double accents, reversed camels, travel steps, basic layering, and beautiful hand and arm movements. You will gain performance skills and an understanding of Middle Eastern music through exciting belly dance combos and choreography. Bellydance veil and finger cymbals will be introduced during the semester (contact johara for details). *Veils are 3-3.5 in length and about 36-40 wide in polyester chiffon or silk.
The class is suitable for all ages. One semester of Belly Dance Class experience is suggested.
Wear comfortable workout-style clothes and no shoes or soft soled shoes.
Description: Join Static Noyze's Alyza for an Intermediate contemporary class that focuses on big, out of body movements influenced by ballet and modern techniques. Choreography will be based in the feeling or motivation of the music, and will range from lighthearted and goofy to sad and dramatic. Portray a nerdy suitor picking his nose, someone losing a loved one, or a bird with a broken wing. Previous dance training/experience recommended for this class.
Modern Jazz - Sundays, 10:00-12:30pm, $18/class, $5 barre
Description: Come move and stretch gently. The class focus is balance and gentle strengthening through the Limon and other dance techniques . We begin with a gentle floor warm up and work our way to standing and flowing through basic technique and phrases that are age appropriate and yet challenging.
Modern 55+ - Mondays 10:30 am -12:00 pm, $10/class
Description: Modern class for dancers 55+. Class with continuous warm up, focus on modern technique and phrases set to world music selections. Modifications for personal needs and abilities.
Intermediate Modern - Tuesdays
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Thursdays 9:30-11:00am, $10/class
Contact: Dance Complex 617-547-9363
The intermediate modern class taught by Brian Crabtree is a Cunningham-based technique class. It develops from standing exercises for the back, legs,and feet and continues into moving phrases that stem from the teacher's own choreography, which bares the templates of several years' study with some of the best teachers of the Cunningham style. Mr. Crabtree has developed a method of phrasemaking that incorporates vivid use of the torso and legs, fluid changes of direction, and frequent shifting back and forth between parallel and turned-out shapes. Each standing exercise builds toward the complete phrase danced toward the end of class. Performance quality and ease of motion will be stressed in the development of material. Basic knowledge of alignment and some exposure to basic modern technique is recommended to attend.
Clothing: Dance attire, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Advanced/Intermediate Modern -Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, $10/class
Description:
Class concentrates on proper alignment, use of breath, quality of structural form, oppositional energy, moving through space, directional changes, fall and recovery, speed and performance quality.
Modern 55+ - Wednesdays 11:00 am -12:30 pm, $10/class
Description: A modern technique class offering combination suitable for older dancers. Continuous warm-up begins each class. The class incorporates some improvisation.
Description: GYROKINESIS® methodology was invented and developed by Juliu Horvath while in search of healing his own injuries. It is the core of the "Juliu Horvath Method(TM)”. Its Level I is also known as "The Essentials of Body KineticsTM". GYROKINESIS® movement principles offer the same benefits also found in yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai chi, but are not derived from these other exercise modalities.
GYROKINESIS® exercises are based on seven natural elements of spinal movement: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist and circular, as well as all other joint articulation. Working with rhythmic, spiraling, and undulating movements, GYROKINESIS® exercises improve kinetic understanding and re-educates the body to move with fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.
GYROKINESIS® exercises and combined breathing patterns help to increase range of motion in the body, release structural tension, stimulate blood flow, oxygenation, and energy through the nervous system. As a result the entire organism is strengthened which leads to improved health and vitality.
GYROKINESIS is a registered trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and is used with their permission. The Essentials of Body Kinetics is a trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp.
Class description: Geared towards advanced beginner to intermediate level dancers. Class will teach a mixture of Horton and Contemporary genres to develop technique and core strength. Original choreography blending Modern, Jazz, African, and Caribbean dance genres will assist the dancer in realizing the potential of these techniques in motion.
Clothing: Choice of sweat pants, leggings, leotards, comfortable dance clothing, bare feet. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Award winning dancer/choreographer, Rozann Kraus, teaches Easy Modern. With her eclectic blend of modern dance techniques and humor, Kraus is gearing this class to novice, rusty, and recalcitrant dancers.
Low Intermediate Modern Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm, $10/class
Description: Modern dance that is fun, challenging, engaging, illuminating, mind-boggling, and additive free. Taught by award winning choreographer Rozann Kraus.
Description: The class begins with a warm-up focused on floor work, release, and equal use of the arms and legs for weight-bearing. Phrases draw on new ANIKAI Dance Theater repertoire, employing a movement vocabulary and method drawn from Contemporary dance, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi (South Indian classical dance forms), Capoeira (Brazilian martial art), Kalaripayattu (South Indian martial art) and African Dance. An emphasis is placed on meaning and intention in movement, and developing character and narrative. The movement is athletic and challenging, however, students with all kinds of movement experience and training are welcome.
Clothing: Comfortable clothes, barefoot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Descripton: The ultimate "feel good, love your body" workout, Nia synthesizes movements from dance (jazz, modern, duncan), martial arts (tai chi, tae kwon do, aikido) and healing arts (yoga, Feldenkrais, Alexander) to deliver a holistic movement practice, that addresses the whole person.
Nia classes emphasize the Joy of movement by blending a playful integration of body, mind and spirit with soul-stirring music, in an exhilarating barefoot practice.
Nia blends easy-to-learn choreography with expressive, freeform movement. This unique combination enhances precision, expression, and mindfulness. Nia is adaptable for every body, regardless of fitness level. Learn to develop cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, mobility and balance by tuning into your body’s messages, moment-to-moment, and connecting to the pleasure principle!
“I am sincerely trying to create a dance technique based entirely upon corrective exercises, created with a knowledge of human anatomy; a technique which will correct physical faults and prepare a dancer for any type of dancing he may wish to follow, a technique having all the basic movements which govern the actions of the body, combined with a knowledge of the origin of movement and a sense of artistic design”. --Lester Horton.
Join us for one hour of Horton Technique, every Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 at the Dance Complex, Cambridge, starting November 7th.
It's our goal to get a fun, enthusiastic group participating together regularly, taking their flexibility, flow, and core strength to a higher level, while simultaneously improving their dancing. In this class you will learn the basics of Horton technique in order to improve your extension and presence, increase your strength, flexibility and the coordination of your body and mind. Horton is also designed to be anatomically corrective for posture, alignment and joint issues, as well as rehabilitating past injuries and preventing new ones.
Dancers of any genre and level can transform and challenge themselves using this technique. We hope you to see you in class!
Movement Lab - Fridays 3:00-4:30pm, $13/class or $40 monthly pass (expires end of each month)
Description: Movement Lab - Chi-Gung ("energy work") To work hard / Structured Improvisation ("movement games") / Story-telling (choreography from 1 o o o virtues) To express yourself
Description: Kid/Family friendly free form dance for all ages. Open to anyone. A great lyricist once said:
"The mind is like a parachute, it works best when opened!"
Authentic expression of the body is surely linked to the opening of the mind.
Great music often brings the impetus to move our bodies and at family dance, we are celebrators of free movement and dance.
You and your family will not only enjoy coming to a safe open space for a romp on the mats with friends, but they will also be guided by great music chosen by our music-loving program director who specializes in joyful, authentic movement. From pop to electo swing and some feel good tunes from the 20th century, there is something to dance to for everyone at family dance.
This spring as the sap rises and the flowers open, come be yourself with us at family dance!!
Clothing: Bare feet, socks, or dance shoes. Comfortable clothes you can move and dance in. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Be Method - Thursdays 7:15 - 8:30pm (May & June), $13.00 per class.
Description: The BODY EXPANSIVE METHOD, is a way to open your body to its maximum possibilities for movement at any given moment. By relaxing the ligaments and allowing the joints to move freely, without the weight of the muscles, this process allows us to feel and look lighter. When we feel free, our body is happy, and if our body is happy we are healthy. With relaxed movement, good music, and deep work based in stretching BE METHOD will change your body from the inside out; shaping, relaxing and giving to you the freedom of movement that we all need to have!
What to Wear: clothes that you can move freely in. Yoga wear is a good reference point for the proper attire for this course. Class is taken barefoot or in socks. If you are able, please also bring a mid-sized towel to use as a prop.
Hooping - Thursdays 8:15 - 9:15pm (4 classes, April 4th - April 25th), $52.00 registration for whole series, $13.00 for drop ins.
This class is often FULL. Pre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! Pre-register here.
Description: you have been hooping for a while and feeling stuck on getting some of the basics, or have never hooped before , or have been hooping for years an need to return to technique and form, this class is for you! We will cover waist hooping, hand hooping in all planes, lifts, and transitional moves to get you into the flow! HOOPS ARE PROVIDED FOR USE DURING CLASS!
Tap Dance - Saturdays 1:00 - 2:30pm, $10 for half class / $13 for whole class
Level 1 - Starting fresh with the very basics, you will develop a repertoire of steps and learn to put them together in choreography. For those with little or no tap experience, or those who would like a refresher on the basics. Appropriate for adults and teens of most fitness levels.
Level 2 - Develop a larger repertoire of steps, and apply existing knowledge of the basics to more complex combinations.
Both levels are offered together in a combined 90 minute class. The first hour is dedicated to level 1 steps and basic choreography. This part of class is open to all students of all levels. The last 30 minutes are offered for students who wish to stay and try advanced steps and combinations; prior tap experience is strongly recommended. Since classes are offered with a drop-in option, I always review past steps and try to introduce 1 or 2 new steps each class. Then we’ll do some short combos and finish out class by reviewing and adding onto a choreographed number, usually one whole song per 12-16 week semester.
Level 1 focuses mainly on learning the basics of tap: shuffle, flap, slap, buffalo, hops, essence, heel, toe, stamp, stomp, cramp roll, ball change, manhattan, drawbacks, maxi ford and all of the various combos involving these steps like flap ball change, shuffle hop step, flap toe hop, flap heel, with a strong emphasis on technique and repetition in order to encourage muscle memory and confidence to create sounds clearly each time.
Level 2 includes more complex steps including double drawbacks, double and triple buffalo, cincinatti, time steps, traveling time steps, military, Irish, waltz clog, double and single pullbacks, cramp roll turns, maxi ford with a pick-up, etc. The combos are faster and more extensive. Class will incorporate a lot of quick footwork that may not necessarily involve difficult steps, but that require strong technique and speed.
Clothing: Comfortable exercise-type clothing, pants short enough to see ankles (or rolled up). Tap shoes are not required for the first class or two (wear shoes in which you can stand on the ball of your feet). STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Technique: 6:30-7:30, $13/class Repertory: 7:30-8:30, $13/class Special tuition: 2 classes for the price of 1 1/2
Contact: 617-236-4759
Description: The classes are all workshop format (workshop times are from 10-14 weeks, generally). Students may join at anytime. It is possible to catch up even when joining mid-workshop since notation and music are available. (Notation is free.) Also the atmospheres of the classes are friendly and non-competitive, making the newcomer feel welcome. A single class can be taken at any time, after which time students need to commit to the workshop ($12/class when taken as a workshop w/make-up classes, pro-rating, and payment plans available).
Clothing: Comfortable exercise-type clothing, pants short enough to see ankles (or rolled up). Tap shoes are not required for the first class or two (wear shoes in which you can stand on the ball of your feet). STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Description: Integrated Stretch includes Yoga, resistance stretching, dance and sports stretching techniques done to great music! Class flows at a slow, consistent pace, and students work on their own. Stretch is not geared specifically to dancers, but good for all!
Clothing: Comfortable clothes, barefoot. STREET SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Be Method - Thursdays 7:15 - 8:30pm (May & June), $13.00 per class.
Description: The BODY EXPANSIVE METHOD, is a way to open your body to its maximum possibilities for movement at any given moment. By relaxing the ligaments and allowing the joints to move freely, without the weight of the muscles, this process allows us to feel and look lighter. When we feel free, our body is happy, and if our body is happy we are healthy. With relaxed movement, good music, and deep work based in stretching BE METHOD will change your body from the inside out; shaping, relaxing and giving to you the freedom of movement that we all need to have!
What to Wear: clothes that you can move freely in. Yoga wear is a good reference point for the proper attire for this course. Class is taken barefoot or in socks. If you are able, please also bring a mid-sized towel to use as a prop.
Description: In Afro Brazilian dance class, you will move to African-inspired rhythms developed in Brazil: samba reggae, axe, candomble, maracatu and samba de roda. These dance forms are based in percussion. Students can expect to feel the energy from the music and get a great workout. The music and movements are sensual, powerful, positive, happy, inclusive of all people, and fun!
Students can expect a warm-up, toning and stretching, movements and choreographies and a cool-down.
Johnny Giraldo
Chien-Hwe
Family Dance
Lolli Hoops