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Beginning 05/05, Mondays from 10:30 AM to Noon, Tony Williams presents Advanced Ballet Classes @ Tony Williams Dance Center 284 Amory Sreet, Jamaica Plain

Announcing an advanced/professional level ballet class (company class for BalletRox) with Tony Williams, former principal dancer with the Boston Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and soloist with the Joffrey Ballet. Class meets Monday mornings beginning Monday May 5 from 10:30-noon at the Tony Williams Dance Center, 284 Amory St. Jamaica Plain. 2 block walk from Stonybrook Station on the Orange line and ample parking if you drive.

This Workshop is for Adults
Drop-in's Welcome

Price: $10 drop in

Phone: 617.524.4381

05/09 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Cadi McCarthy presents a Master Class @ Green Street Studios, 185 Green Street, Cambridge 02139

Cadi McCarthy is a recipient of the prestigious Australian Churchill Fellowship and founder of her own company, Cadi McCarthy & Company. She teaches a dynamic technique-based contemporary class.

Reservations: call 617-864-3191
Walk-ins are also welcome

Price: $15

Website: www.greenstreetstudios.org

05/10, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON, OrigiNation presents FREE African Dance Class with Sister Akila Stanley @ OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center, 11 Walnut Park, Roxbury, MA 02119

Ever wanted to try an African dance class for FREE? Now is your chance! Sister Akila Stanley will offer a FREE African dance class - teaching the basic fundamentals of this style of dance. Bring a friend!

This Class is for Teens and Adults
Pre-registration is required

Call 617-541-1875 to register

E-mail: info@originationinc.org

Website: www.originationinc.org

05/18 -- 3 Events with Madame Nora Irinova Venchi at The Ballet Space, 2 Watson Place, Framingham, 01701

1st Event: from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Madame Nora Irinova Venchi presents a Master Class

Advanced/Pre-Professional Ballet Class

This class is for Teens and Adults
Pre-registration is Required

$30.00 per student

2nd Event: from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM, Madame Nora Irinova Venchi presents Variations

Variations for pre-professional dancers en pointe.
Contact The Ballet Space for Further information and fees.

This class is for Teen and Adults

3rd Event: from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, Madame Nora Irinova Venchi presents an Adult/Teacher Workshop

This workshop is for Adults
Pre-registration is Required

$40.00 per student

**Teachers may observe both the ballet class and variations for $15.00. Pre-registration is required for observation opportunity as space is very limited.

To register please call The Ballet Space at 508-877-8510 or e-mail info@theballetspace.com. Ask for Micheline Cacciatore or Meghan Powers

06/07 from 2 - 4 PM, WYOMA presents African healing dance @ The Arlington Center, 369 Mass Ave, Arlington MA 02474

IMANI, Bring your Faith and Desires. Learn exhilerating African, Caribbean, Brazilian dance with WYOMA, master instructor/choreographer. It's high-energy celebration of life through movement, music, and song!..and Exploring our own rhythms with mindful play curiosity..entry into the unknown. Make Known the Unknown! Dance your Desires in '08!!

Adults and Walk-ins welcome

Prices: $25 for each workshop

$5 discount for seniors and BDA members

For more information, call 781 316 0282 or e-mail mail@arlingtoncenter.org

Website: www.arlingtoncenter.org | www.wyomadance.com

SUMMER PROGRAMS: Grouped by VENUE, then SESSIONS, then DATE

Summer Intensive with Sankofa Dance Project at UMass Amherst --

06/23 - 06/27, Sankofa Dance Project presents a Summer Dance Intensive with GEORGE FAISON @ UMass Amherst

This Program is for Teens and Adults
Pre-Registration is Required

Join us and train with Tony Award winner, GEORGE FAISON. The program explores the rich and powerful expressions of African American Dance traditions with classes in a fusion of styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, African along with workshops in Spoken Word. Students will come together and share their own stories through music, dance and theater. All levels of training and experience welcome. The week will close with a final performance of the students' work.

Check out the website for more information and application details!! http://www.sankofadanceproject.com/content/training/summer_intensive/

Phone: 508 864 9458

E-mail: troy.mercier@yahoo.com

Contact: Troy David Mercier or Maryann Lombardi

Tickets: Register online: $500, Scholarships available! (cost does not include room/board)

Summer Program at Boston University --

Two Sessions: Mondays - Fridays, July 7 - 18: 9am - 2pm AND July 21 - August 1: 8am - 2pm, Boston University Dance Program presents REACH Summer Dance Outreach/ Teen Apprenticeship Dance Program 2008 @ Boston University FitRec Center and the Greater Boston area

Under the guidance of professional dancers and college interns, sixteen teen-age apprentices will create a 45 minute dance performance and go 'on tour' to day camps in the Greater Boston area. Students will hone their technical, performance and choreographic skills during the first two weeks; for the next two weeks, the 'company' will perform and lead workshops at a dozen Associated Grantmakers' Summer Fund sites. In addition, there will be master classes, an evening performance for the public, and an informational session on preparing for college admission. Scholarships are available. Admission by audition and recommendation. Accepting application now!

This workshop is for Teens
Pre-registration is required

Visit: http://fitrec.bu.edu/programs/dance/reach/ or contact budance@bu.edu

07/21 - 08/08 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Jeannette Neill Dance Studio presents "Powered by Dance" Teen Dance Intensive @ 261 Friend Street, 5th Floor, Boston

This summer program is for Teens
Pre-registration is required

Three week workshop for teens: daily ballet and modern class (Horton or Limon) plus styles class (jazz, theatre, hip hop) Take one, two or three weeks.

BDA discount: 50% discount on registration fee

$385/week or three weeks for $1055

This program sells out quickly! Download a registration form at www.jndance.com

Nine summer offerings at The Ballet Space in Framingham --

Registration for all Ballet Space summer programs is now open and will remain so until classes are filled.

For information about all Ballet Space Programs, contact: 508.877.8510, info@theballetspace.com, www.theballetspace.com, Meghan Powers

Mondays and Thursdays, 06/02 - 06/26 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, The Ballet Space presents Open Intermediate Ballet Classes @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Teens, Ages 11-15
Walk-in's are Welcome

This MONDAY AND THURSDAY (2x/week) class is for dancers at the Intermediate Level(Ages 11-15). These classes are not only a great way for a dance lover to stay in-shape, but also for dancers who have wanted to try a ballet class at The Ballet Space. Classes are $15/class or $135/for 10 classes.

Two Sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 06/02 - 06/26 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm AND 07/07 - 08/22 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm, The Ballet Space presents Open Advanced/Pre-Professional Ballet Classes @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

These Classes are For: Teen and Adults, Ages 12+
Walk-in's are Welcome

This MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY (3x/week) class is for dancers at the Intermediate Level(Ages 12+). These classes are not only a great way for a dance lover to stay in-shape, but also for dancers who have wanted to try a ballet class at The Ballet Space. Classes are $15/class or $135/for 10 classes.

Wednesdays, 06/04 - 06/25 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, The Ballet Space presents "Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Classes" @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Children, Ages 8-11
Walk-in's are Welcome

This WEDNESDAY (1x/week) class is for dancers at the Beginner/Intermediate Level(Ages 8-11). These classes are not only a great way for a dance lover to learn more basics, but also for dancers who have wanted to try a ballet class at The Ballet Space. Classes are $15/class or $50/for 4 June classes.

Two Sessions: 07/07 - 07/11 and 07/28 - 08/01, from 09:30am to 12:15pm, The Ballet Space presents "Summer Dance Age 3" @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Monday through Friday program offers children a variety of fun dance-related activities from daily creative movement classes, crafts, ballet stories and games.

This Workshop is for: Children, Age 3
Pre Registration is Required

Two Sessions: 07/07 - 07/18 and 07/28 - 08/08, from 09:30am to 12:30pm, The Ballet Space presents "Sumer Dance for Ages 4 & 5" @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Children, Ages 4 and 5
Pre Registration is Required

This Monday through Friday program offers children a variety of fun dance-related activities from daily creative movement/pre-ballet classes, crafts, yoga, mime, ballet stories and games.

Two Sessions: 07/07/08 - 07/18 and 07/28 - 08/08 from 09:30am to 1:30pm, The Ballet Space presents "Summer Dance Ages 6-8" @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Children, Ages 6-8
Pre Registration is Required

This Monday through Friday program offers children a variety of fun dance-related activities from daily Beginner Ballet classes, crafts, yoga, mime, ballet stories, Dance History, Drama, Music and games.

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 07/07 - 08/22 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm, The Ballet Space presents Open Intermediate Ballet Classes @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Teens, Ages 11-15
Walk-in's are Welcome

This MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY (3x/week) class is for dancers at the Intermediate Level(Ages 11-15). These classes are not only a great way for a dance lover to stay in-shape, but also for dancers who have wanted to try a ballet class at The Ballet Space. Classes are $15/class or $135/for 10 classes.

Two Sessions: 07/14 - 07/25 and 08/04 - 08/15 from 09:00am to 2:00pm, The Ballet Space presents "Summer Dance Ages 8-11" @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Children, Ages 8-11
Pre Registration is Required

This Monday through Friday program offers children a variety of fun dance-related activities from daily Beginner/Intermediate Ballet classes, Jazz, Character, crafts, yoga, mime, Dance History, Drama, Music and games.

08/11 - 08/22 from 09:00am to 03:00pm, The Ballet Space presents "Intermediate/Advanced Summer Intensive" @ The Ballet Space, Framingham

This Workshop is for: Teens
Pre Registration is Required

This Monday through Friday summer intensive is a wonderful way for intermediate/advanced dancers to stay in-shape after summer intensives or begin getting back into shape prior to the Fall Season. In addition to daily ballet classes, this program offers modern, music, drama, improvisation and informative workshops for dancers such as Nutrition and Injury Prevention.

ONGOING WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Thursdays, 12:00 to 1:30 PM, Michael Klinger presents Martial Improvisation workshops @ Nia for Life, 50 Beharrell St, West Concord, MA 01742

A movement form combining combining practices of Feldenkrais Awareness, Aikido and Contact Improvisation. Working with partner combining falling-receiving, pushing-pulling, power and release.

These workshops are for Adults
Walk-ins Welcome

Discount: 10% off for BDA members

Single Class Price: $17
Ten Class Card: $150

Phone: 978 371-0088
Email: ynfl@msn.com

On-going Class on Tuesday from 7:30 - 9:00 pm @ Green Street Studios

Learn Samba Dance. Freestyle and partner Samba dance perfect for clubs and parties. Upbeat, energetic and aerobic. Learn Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Bahia styles, plus more. Great way to prepare yourself to visit Brazil or participate in Carnaval. Taught by the founder and artistic director of the Brazilian Cultural Center of New England and the Afo-Brazilian music and dance ensemble Samba Tremeterra. (617) 388-8403 for more information.

Information/Registration: 617-388-8403 or www.bccne.org, $12, Mestre Deraldo Ferreira

GYROKINESIS(r) Group classes @ 300 Western Ave. Allston, MA 02134

Motion Arts is a studio offering GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methodologies. GYROKINESIS group sesseions are on WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 12 to 1 PM. THURSDAYS 7.15 to 8.15 PM. SATURDAYS 10 AM (1h 45 session).

Price: 1 hour session $ 15
1h45 session $ 30

Call Veronique Breen For more information : 617-254-1622 or check the website: www.motion-arts.com

BDA Discount: 10% off for BDA members

YOGA
w/ Patrick Crowley

Find deep relaxation, connection, and power through the wisdom of the body.
Develop your strength, build your bone density, discover better balance,
find more flexibility, and improve your alignment.
Breath. Sensation. Centering. Grounding. Clarity. Awareness. Presence.
Peace.
Beginners welcome.

Wednesdays 5:45pm-7pm
@ Myrtle Church, 21 Curve St, West Newton, MA
$40 4-class series, $12 drop-in. Bring mat and blanket.
Please contact Patrick before coming.
Info: Patrick 617-320-9792 pganesha@aol.com