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Deborah Abel Dance Company Deborah Abel 978-369-4530 Carlisle, Ma deborahabel at comcast.net www.deborahabeldance.com A Boston Phoenix review described Abel's style as a "personal iconography: a confluence of broad strokes and telling details; the lyricism and technical acuity of Jose Limon; the primordial thrust of Martha Graham; the sculptural peregrinations of Pilobolus. And infusing it all is a sense of breath..."
Teddy Shoes, Inc. Steven Adelson 617-547-0443 Cambridge, MA teddyshoes at aol.com www.teddyshoes.com, www.latinodanceshoes.com, www.bargainshoecity.com Family-owned, Est. 1957, Dance shoe and apparel specialists, including ballet, ballroom, bellydance, irish step, jazz, modern, salsa, tango, tap, and theatrical styles. Brands-Bloch, Capezio, Danskin, Leo's, Mirella, Motionwear, NeoTango, Sansha, Tara, & Very Fine. Excellent customer service, tremendous selection and inventory, competitive pricing, and Teddy Shoes Rewards for our loyal customers. Please buy online at www.latinodanceshoes.com.
Lily Pad Gill Aharon 617-395-1393 Cambridge, MA gill at lily-pad.net www.lily-pad.net The Lily Pad, located in Inman Square, is an intimate gallery/concert hall that hosts performances 7 nights a week. Available for fully produced shows, informal showings, rehearsals, or celebrations the setting has proven itself a place of inspired work which suits pure dance of all forms and collaborative works (i.e. multimedia).
TTE:Triiiplethreat Entertainment Talent Agency Carl Alleyne (617)265-4166 Boston, MA info at triiiplethreat.com WWW.TRIIIPLETHREAT.COM TTE Talent Agency is an agency that represents choreographers, dancers, models, actors and specialty talent in New York and New England. We procure work for talent in and out of the entertainment industry.
Fresh Pond Ballet School Nina Alonso Hathaway 617-491-5865 Cambridge, MA ninaraha at verizon.net www.freshpondballet.com Fresh Pond Ballet School offers a range of classes beginning with creative dance for two and three year olds, pre-ballet, and six levels of ballet classes, plus pointe and an open teen/adult introductory program. An annual June performance is the highlight of the year. We approach classical ballet as the foundation technique of dance, focussing on strength, confidence, musicality and artistry in a non-competitive environment.
Andary Dance Nathan Andary 401.743.9172 Swansea, MA andarydance at hotmail.com www.andarydance.org Andary Dance, a nationally touring dance company, performs the award winning choreography of Nathan Andary throughout the East Coast, New York, Chicago and Kentucky. The remarkable dancers of Andary Dance have an extensive and impressive dance history supporting the choreography and vision of Nathan Andary and financial support has come from MCC, RISCA, Toyota, Creative Arts Council and others.
World Music/CRASHarts Maure Aronson 6178764275 Cambridge, MA maure at worldmusic.org www.Worldmusic.org World Music, a non-profit organization established in 1990, is New England's premier presenter of global culture, featuring music and dance from the far and near corners of the globe. In 2001, World Music launched CRASHarts as a division of World Music dedicated to presenting a contemporary performing arts series in greater Boston.
Commonwealth Vintage Dancers Hannah Artuso 781-662-8344 Melrose, MA Hannah at VintageDancers.org VintageDancers.org The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers reconstruct, perform and teach social dances of the Civil War Era (1860s), the Gilded Age (1890s) and the Ragtime Era (1910s). Exquisite costumes enhance our lively dance performances. We are available to lead workshops for beginner through advanced dancers, and can be hired to organize and run Grand Balls, Tea Dances, Garden Parties and other period activities.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Ella Baff 413-243-9919 Becket, MA info at jacobspillow.org www.jacobspillow.org Founded in 1933, Jacob?s Pillow encompasses an acclaimed international Festival, professional School, Archives, Intern Program, and Community Programs. The Pillow presents international dance in all forms, styles, and traditions, and approximately 200 free events each season. Jacob's Pillow is a National Historic Landmark?the first and only dance entity in the U.S. to achieve this honor.
Art of Black Dance & Music, Inc. De Ama Battle 617-666-1859 Somerville, Ma deamabattle at yahoo.com www.abdm.net Art of Black Dance & Music, Inc., is a 32 year old non-profit arts education organization focusing on
arts in our educational systems. The ABDM Ensemble
opens the door to a world of culture through lectures, performances and enrichment programs for all ages. Visit our website at www.abdm.net.
ArtsBoston John Beck 6172628632 x240 Boston, MA johnb at artsboston.org www.artsboston.org ArtsBoston provides comprehensive audience development and marketing services for the performing arts, returning over $3 million to the cultural community each year through its ticketing programs: BosTix(Boston's only half price, day of show ticket booth) and BosTix.org offering half-price tickets in advance; and BosTix @dvance (Boston's free brochure featuring discounts to arts events).
FreEMotion/LibrEMoción Repertory Company, Inc. Dan Yonah Ben-Dror Marshall (617) 642-1444 Brookline, MA Dan_Y_Marshall at BCCAonline.com www.FreEMotion-LibrEMocion.org Formed July 2000, FreEMotion is composed of various artistic talents. It explores the classical Latin dance genre, world dance, Jazz & Broadway, classical ballroom, & improv, combining different forms of artistic expression to create a fusion of original, intercultural entertainment through performances & workshops. FreEMotion strives to understand the essence of partner dance & to interpret the diverse & ever-evolving world of Latin Jazz music.
Brookline/Greater Boston Community Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCCA) Dan Yonah Ben-Dror Marshall (617) 738-2800 Brookline, MA PLEASEUSE_Dan_Y_Marshall at BCCAonline.com www.BCCAonline.com The Brookline BCCA provided a culturally integrated environment for members of all ages & abilities to participate in the arts. The Center is striving to re-establish itself in Boston. With an array of programs in dance, music, theater, visual arts, martial arts, & fitness, the Center will offer classes, practice & performance facilities, career opportunities for artists, & events, and will foster a global network of artists & arts communities.
Boston Ballet Center for Dance Education Elizabeth Benjes 617.456.6206 Boston, MA ebenjes at bostonballet.com www.bostonballet.org Boston Ballet, founded in 1963, is the fourth largest dance company in the US. the Company's six season productions feature nearly 60 dancers and the Boston Ballet Orchestra. Repetoire includes full-length classics, contemporary works, and commissions by leading choreographers. The Ballet's Center for Dance Education trains dancers of all ages and provides general access to the art of dance.
Bennett Dance Company Christine Bennett 617-945-9457 Cambridge, MA email at company.org www.BennettDanceCompany.org Bennett Dance Company's performances blend contemporary dance with sculpture, photography, martial arts and original music, and challenge dancers to push both physical and mental boundaries. Through non-traditional settings (on stilts, tangled in nets, encased in boxes), BDC dancers discover and reveal a sense of poetry and power beyond mere technique or physicality.
Julia On Tap Julia Boynton 617/522-6016 Jamaica Plain, MA jb at juliaontap.com juliaontap.com Julia On Tap presents ongoing tap classes, master classes, workshops, tap jams with live music, and the Beantown Tapfest, Boston's annual summer tap dance festival.
Backstage PT Peter Breen 617-254-1656 Allston, MA info at backstagept.com www.backstagept.com Backstage PT is a provider of physical therapy for dancers and performing artists. We have extensive experience treating dancers in classical ballet, modern dance, Broadway theatre, ballroom, ice dance, and more! Convenient payment plans for those with and without insurance. Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® training available. Conveniently located with free parking near Harvard University.
Motion Arts Veronique Breen 617-254-1622 Allston, MA Veronique at motion-arts.com www.motion-arts.com Motion Arts is a studio for GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®, Ballet Workout & specialized conditioning. We offer private, semi private and group classes for all individuals. Founded by Veronique Breen, a retired Ballerina from the Dutch National Ballet and a certified instructor and GYROTONIC® pre trainer with 20 years experience in dance and teaching.
DMB Productions Darren Browning 617-320-2101 Boston, Ma dmb.zuko at comcast.net http://dmbproductions.org/ DMB Productions is a non-profit organization that has been working with inner city youth and in suburban areas around Boston for the past ten years. Our participants learn all aspects of a theater production. Youth, ages 10 and up, must commit a significant amount of time to learn complicated choreography and songs. Performing requires commitment and dedication; it promotes the ability to work as a team and develops self confidence.
Sports and Physical Therapy Associates Melissa Buffer 6173997330 Boston, MA Mbuffer at sportsandpt.com www.sportsandpt.com Sports and Physical Therapy Associates is an orthopedic, outpatient physical therapy clinic located at Northeastern University. We treat all orthopedic injuries ranging from overuse injuries to post-surgical rehab. Melissa Buffer, a physical therapist and a dancer herself, has experience working with dancers and is continually engaging in research in dance medicine.
Broadway Across America-Boston Regan Byrne 617-451-2345 Boston, MA reganbyrne at livenation.com broadwayacrossamerica.com Broadway Across America - Boston, presents an annual season of first-rate touring Broadway musicals, plays, family productions and other live theatrical events at two Boston theatres, The Opera House and The Colonial Theatre.
the Ballet Space Micheline Cacciatore 508 877 8510 Framingham, ma info at theballetspace.com www.theballetspace.com The newest state of the art ballet school in the Metro West area. We have 6000 sq/ft of
space, 3 spacious studios with sprung floors and A/C. We aim to provide the highest quality and standard of ballet with emphasis on the joys of dance, proper technique, and developing the dancer as a whole being. Since 2005, The Ballet Space is the place to train for dancers ages 2-18.
Kinodance Company Alissa Cardone 617-718-9333 Somerville, MA alissa at criticalmoves.com www.kinodance.org One of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch" 2008 Kinodance Company's extrasensory, immersive performance work merges dance, cinema, visual art and sound rejuvenating the eye and perception. Described as "breathtaking" & "emotionally potent" the work is driven by a passion for the kinetic arts, experimentation and a trust for the power of interdisciplinary collaborations.
Northeast Youth Ballet Denise Cecere 781 662-5843 Melrose, MA info at northeastyouthballet.org www.northeastyouthballet.org Northeast Youth Ballet is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a creative environment and providing educational opportunites for our youth, setting the highest standards of dance and playing an active role in the cultural life of the communities we serve. Northeast School of Ballet is the offical training school for the Northeast Youth Ballet.
Boston Arts Academy Dance Department Fernadina Chan 617-635-6470 ext.308 Boston, MA fchan at bostonartsacademy.org Boston-Arts-Academy.org A public high school of visual and performing arts founded in 1998. BAA offers a rigorous dance curriculum that includes ballet, modern, jazz, tap, choreography, dance history and senior dance project. Faculty includes Cosmin Marculetiu, William McLaughlin, Sheryl Pollard-Thomas, Erika Lambe-Holland and Rocky Mendes.
Zoé Dance Callie Chapman 781-738-3272 Somerville, MA calliechapman at hotmail.com www.zoedance.org “Korn and Chapman are forging a style that is truly integrative. Zoé Dance’s intent is mostly poetic, with grand themes centered on passion, the natural world, and physical and spiritual redemption. “;”...this talented young ensemble proved it could hold its own in any slick European dance festival.” - The Boston Herald. Zoé Dance is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation.
Lorraine Chapman, The Company Inc. Lorraine Chapman 781 258 1631 Winchester, MA alanlorraine at verizon.net LorraineChapman.org LCTC, one of Boston's leading contemporary dance companies, is available for performances, touring, residencies, lecture/demonstrations, and out-reach.
Lorraine Chapman, one of Dance Magazine’s Top 25 To Watch 2008, trains young dancers at the Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester (bacw.com) and is available for master classes. “…a deeply talented choreographer…” (Ted Bale), she is also available for commission work.
Thinking Cap Productions Roberta Chicos 781-646-4140 Arlington, MA rchicos at aol.com Thinking Cap Productions supports small arts organizations by assisting in business plkan creation, development of marketing opportunities, and operational advice.
Chu Ling Dance Academy Ling Chu 617-699-1307 Boston, MA lngchu at aol.com www.chulingdance.com Chu Ling teaches many of the classes. Other faculty includes professional Chinese and American dancers and instructors. The Academy specializes in traditional Chinese dance, including folk, classical and minority dances.
The Jeannette Neill Dance Studio, Inc. J. Allen Collier 617-523-1355 Boston, MA info at jndance.com jndance.com For more than 28 years, the studio has been dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of American jazz dance. As an internatioinally renowned school, we offer adult classes in many other genres as well. Separate program for children and teens. Also houses ACE Entertainment, a production company specializing in casting dancers for film, video and live industrial presentations.
Caitlin Corbett Dance Company Caitlin Corbett 617 491-4503 Cambridge, MA ccorbett at salemstate.edu Caitlin Corbett Dance Company has been presenting work in the Boston area since 1984. Strongly influenced by the sublime beauty of the ordinary, Corbetts choreography blends her virtuosic and daring movement vocabulary with gestural, pedestrian movement, often performed by both trained dancers and non-dancers.
Ipswich Moving Company Janet Taisey Craft 978-356-5565 Ipswich, MA jtcraft at comcast.net www.ipswichmovingco.org Ipswich Moving Company makes its home in a renovated barn. For twenty years the Company has presented modern dance and their unique Aerial Dance throughout New England and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Studio is an educational center for dance, yoga, and Pilates. Aerial Dance Workshops are offered throughout the year. The Studio is also available as a rehearsal / performance space.
The Goddess Dancing The Goddess Dancing 781-207-9182 Arlington, MA info at thegoddessdancing.com www.thegoddessdancing.com Engage your body in an exercise that is natural and appropriate for women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Open your mind to empowerment, healing, and transformation through our unique teaching method. Let us help you to hold your spirit sacred as you dance the Divine into being. Join us and experience belly dance for body, mind and spirit!
OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga 617-541-1875 Roxbury, MA info at originationinc.org www.originationinc.org Founded in 1994, OrigiNation is a non-profit performing arts organization that provides dance, theatre and cultural arts education to youth ages 5-18. It is home to the IMANI Summer Program, the Performing Arts Program, the Summer Dance Intensive, four professional youth companies, and the Youth Empowerment through the Arts Tour which enables inner city youth from underserved neighborhoods to travel and perform overseas.
Dance Center of Waltham Jane Dixon 781-647-3562 Waltham, MA dixon at teri.org www.dancecenterwaltham.com The Dance Center of Waltham offers a variety of dance forms for children and adults stressing sound dance technique in an environment that promotes self-expression, self-confidence, and the enjoyment of dance. Classes offered include pre-ballet/tap, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, flamenco and ballroom.
Kelley Donovan & Dancers Kelley Donovan 781-420-3893 Cambridge, MA kddcompany at yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/kdonovan02139 With a collaborative spirit, the company creates contemporary dance described by The New York Times as “…pushing, driving choreography.” Kelley Donovan & Dancers create dance-based performances about transformation and spirituality expressing the private self through movement ranging from soft, fluid and sensuous to extreme athletic physicality, exploring a definition of strength that includes vulnerability.
Deborah Mason School of Dance Cambridge Youth Dance Program Deborah Dudley 617-497-1448 Cambridge, MA deborah at deborahmasonschoolofdance.com www.deborahmasonschoolofdance.com
Dancing Arts Center Karyn Edison 508-429-7577 Holliston, Ma dancingartscenter at gmail.com www.dancingartscenter.com Dancing Arts Center, founded & directed by Karyn Edison, in 1979 nurtures each student's desire & enriches each student's love of dancing through creative inspiration, discovery, expression, discipline & performance. It is the home of the The Ensemble, local touring dance company & The Academy, day school for grades 4 - 12, both dedicated to the development of the dancing arts through quality programs in education & performance for all ages.
The Movement Center Dance Studio Jennifer Faulkner 978 264-4585 Acton, MA movementctr at hotmail.com the-movement-center.net The Movement Center offers a children's program and adult program. We offer a wide variety of classes. Classes include Mommy and Me, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Latin, Argentine Tango, Yoga, Itsy Bitsy Yoga, and Yogilates.The Movement Center has two studios with sprung floors and a boutique selling dancewear at discounted prices.
DanceMoves Alison Fox 978 809-0760 Andover, MA USETHISEMAILfox-trot at comcast.net dance-moves.org DanceMoves offers classes to ages 4-teen in Ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz. Our programs are non-competitive and provide performance opportunity in a nurturing atmosphere.
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre Scott Fraser 617-354-7467 Cambridge, MA sfraser at ballettheatre.org ballettheatre.org Founded by Cuban-born José Mateo in 1985, José Mateo Ballet Theatre) has developed from a single studio dance school into the largest minority led performing arts organization in greater Boston and the leading producer of new ballets in New England. The organization is comprised of a school, professional performing company, a set of community outreach initiatives known as Dance for the CommonWealth.
Choreographers Group Perla Joy Furr 508 655 0675 Natick, MA furrarts at comcast.net www.choreographersgroup.com Founded in 1996, by, Perla Joy Furr, Choreographers Group continues to be an evolving and innovative organization. From its inception the group has provided a forum for master, established and emerging choreographers. The group has presented professionals as well as dedicated and gifted dancers, who are the passionate and aspiring emerging pre-professional artists that represent the future of dance.
Salem State College Center for Creative and Performing Arts Karen Gahagan 9785427890 Salem, MA kgahagan at salemstate.edu www.salemstate.edu/arts Salem State College Center for Creative and Performing Arts provides affordable, high quality events in art, music, dance, theatre and writing. Over one hundred events are presented annually, including student performances and programs by world class artists.
The GOLD School Rennie Gold 508.586.4653 Brockton, MA renniegold at aol.com www.thegoldschool.com Since 1964 The GOLD School has offered students of all ages and abilities a diverse dance education. Our goal is to instill a love of ?Dance as Art? along with a respect and understanding of all dance forms we have daily classes, summer programs, master classes, and performances. Students and alumni have been accepted the finest schools, colleges, and enjoy successful careers as dance artists.
The Dance Inn Thelma Goldberg 781-863-5360 Lexington, MA office at thedanceinn.com www.thedanceinn.com Since 1983, The Dance Inn has offered a quality dance education to young children, teens and adults. From recreational dance to pre-professional level programs, The Dance Inn includes dancers of all ability levels in its mission to "share the joy of dance with others".
MassMotion Terri Gordon 6175430212 Brighton, MA PLEASEUSEacademy at massmotiondance.com www.massmotiondance.com please enter description
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts, Inc. James Grace 617-350-7600 Boston, MA mail at vlama.org http://www.vlama.org The VLA's mission is to meet the legal and educational needs of the state's arts community. The VLA has provided legal and educational services to over 4,000 artists and has organized over 100 legal seminars. The VLA provides four programs to the arts community: Direct Legal Services, a Board Bank, a Speakers Bureau, and the Artists' Survival Series and the Artists' Professional Toolbox Series.
The Cambridge School of Weston Martha A. Gray 781 642 8657 Weston, MA mgray96 at comcast.net www.csw.org The Cambridge School of Weston is a co-educational,independent, college preparatory, boarding/day school for 9th through 12 grades. The school is noted for its progressive values and strong programs in the arts. The dance program is tailored to meet the needs of beginning through advanced students and a strong emphasis is placed on each student developing his or her choreographic voice.
Triveni School of Dance Neena Gulati 617-232-5485 Brookline, MA gulati.neena at gmail.com www.trivenidance.org The Triveni School of Dance, in Brookline, Massachusets, was founded in 1971 by Neena Gulati, an acclaimed dancer from New Delhi, India. Triveni is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and performance of Classical Indian dance, social awareness and the celebration of cultural diversity.
Windhover Center for Performing Arts/Windhover Dance Company Ina Hahn (978) 546-3611 Rockport, MA windhover at verizon.net www.windhover.org To provide instruction in dance and related arts to the North Shore community by bringing outstanding artists to teach and perform;to faithfully perform and teach the works of Doris Humphrey; to develop and present original works that relate to community interests and issues.
Paulette's Ballet Studio Paulette Harwood 781-444-4057 Needham, MA paulette at paulettesballetstudio.com www.paulettesballetstudio.com Founded by Paulette in 1960 to share her style of theatrical ballet with her daughters and children of the community. With a classical ballet base, additional training is offered in jazz, tap, pointe, and modern to produce strong, well-rounded dancers. Annual spring concert at Regis College and Babson college.
Dance Currents, Inc. Kathryn Hassinger 617-965-1569 Newton, MA kathyhassinger at verizon.net Dance Currents, Inc., Artistic director: Kathy Hassinger, 10 Church St., Newton, MA 02458, Phone: 617-965-1569. E-mail: kathyhassinger@verizon.net
"Strengthening the link between past, present and future dance."
Dance Currents is available for performances, lecture-demonstrations, reconstructions, teaching, collaborating with artists in other disciplines, and fund raising. Please call Kathy Hassinger
Chhandika (Chhandam Institute of Kathak Dance) Gretchen Hayden 617.429.2378 Cambridge, MA chhandika at comcast.net chhandika.org Chhandika is based in Cambridge and offers kathak classes and training in various locations around the greater Boston area —taught by Gretchen Hayden and assistant teachers. An organization dedicated to preserving and contributing to the tradition of kathak dance, Chhandika enriches the community through performances and demonstrations, and fosters personal growth and cultural exploration through its workshop and outreach activities.
Stajez Center for the Arts Sophia Haynes-Cardwell 781 510-1894 Mattapan, Ma stajez at hotmail.com www.stajez.org Stajez is committed to offering affordable and creative programs to inner city youth year round. We provide training in Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Ballet & Afro-Caribbean dance to all ages. Stajez has several programs including "A Stage for Girls" summer performing Arts program, After-School performing Arts program and three International award winning resident dance companies.
Merrimack Valley Dance Company Mary Heavey-Quinn 978-250-9100 Chelmsford, MA mtheaveydance at aol.com www.merrimackvalleydancecompany.com Please enter description
MetaMovements Anara Frank Hernandez 617 905-3276 Boston, MA info at metamovements.com www.metamovements.com Our focus is Salsa & Latin dance, infused with jazz & modern technique and the athleticism of gymnastics & acrobatics. Our methods help dancers from other genres learn Salsa quickly, and our fitness and gymnastics programs are designed specifically for dancers. We offer a range of services to individuals, dance groups and other organizations, including public classes, personal training, choreography, performances, parties and special events.
Boston Cyberarts, Inc Jennifer Hughes 617.524.8495 Jamaica Plain, MA info at bostoncyberarts.org www.bostoncyberarts.org Boston Cyberarts, a 501(c)3 arts NPO, fosters, develops & presents a wide spectrum of media arts including electronic and digital experimental arts programming. Its main program, the Boston Cyberarts Festival premiered a pilot project in 2005 Festival- �Ideas in Motion: Innovations in Dance, Movement & Technology� an event series featuring performances, presentations, screenings and exhibits.
Roxbury Community College Marshall Hughes 617 541-5380 Roxbury , MA mhughes at rcc.mass.edu www.rccmainstage.com With a 500 seat theater and generous stage, Mainstage at RCC is an ideal space for dance, theater and live concerts. Add ample parking space and a T stop and you have an amazing city space for both performer and audience. Visit our website at www.rccmainstage for more information and a virtual tour.
On•e•on Dance Theatre Alice Hunter 617-441-7862 Cambridge, MA alice at oneon.org www.oneon.org On•e•on Dance Theatre presents its original dance theatre productions to audiences of all ages. We also teach, helping beginning students gain the technique they need to express their own emerging artistic ideas. We run several programs: The Refugee Youth Dance Project, Dance Within the Curriculum, The Water Puppetry Project.
On•e•on Dance Theatre Alice Hunter 617-441-7862 Cambridge, MA info at oneon.org www.oneon.org On•e•on Dance Theatre presents its original dance theatre productions to audiences of all ages. We also teach, helping beginning students gain the technique they need to express their emerging ideas.
We run several programs: The Water Puppetry Project, the Refugee Youth Dance Project, Dance the Curriculum.
BoSoma Dance Company Katherine Hooper & Irada Djelassi 978-500-3057 Boston, MA bosoma at gmail.com www.bosoma.org BoSoma is a Boston based professional dance company that produces high energy, athletic and stimulating performances with its own signature of vibrant, vital movement. Established in 2003 by Co-Artistic Directors, Irada Djelassi and Katerine Hooper, The mission is to make dance a captivating art form through dynamic contemporary performance. BoSoma is in residence at Mass Motion Dance in Allston/Brighton.
Boston Youth Moves Jeannette Neill Jim Viera 617 523.1355 Boston, MA jviera at bostonyouthmoves.org www.bostonyouthmoves.org Boston Youth Moves offers affordable, pre-professional dance training in jazz, ballet, modern, tap and repertory. Spearheaded by Jim Viera and Jeannette Neill, this not-for-profit provides quality programs for all levels, ages 13-19. Our outstanding faculty has been nurturing the careers of young dancers since 1990.
Celebrity Series of Boston Larae Junior 617-482-2595 Boston, MA lnj at celebrityseries.org www.celebrityseries.org Celebrity Series of Boston is New England's leading presenter of music, dance, and the performing arts from around the world. Each year, the Celebrity Series brings to Boston's major concert halls performances by instrumental and vocal soloists, symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, dance companies, jazz and popular music performers, folk and ethnic performance groups, and other performing artists.
Green Street Studios Center for Movement and Dance Abbie Katz (617) 864-3191 Cambridge, MA info at greenstreetstudios.org www.greenstreetstudios.org Green Street Studios offers classes, educational programs, community outreach, rental space and performances. For over ten years, Green Street Studios has been a laboratory for the development of creative, contemporary dance in the Boston region. Its spacious, sky-lit studios include a 125 seat theatre. The studios available to the community for rehearsals, classes and performances.
Harvard Ballet Company Sarah Kenney 617-547-1512 Cambridge, MA ballet at hcs.harvard.edu http://hcs.harvard.edu/~ballet/index.htm Student-run dance company at Harvard University
Boston Ballet School South Shore Studio Beverly Kopp 781.871. Norwell, MA bkopp at bostonballet.com www.bostonballet.org For more information call 617-456-6273
The Dance Complex Rozann Kraus 617.547.9363x15 Cambridge, MA goodewitch at hotmail.com www.dancecomplex.org/ www.dancemonth.com The dancer-run center is a visible victory of the strength of a community united in vision and energy. Housed in the historic Odd Fellows Hall, The Dance Complex is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the movement arts and building a stronger community. Listed in the Catalogue for Philanthropy.
KRAUS AND... Rozann Kraus 617.547.9363 Cambridge, MA rbkraus at medscape.com Rozann Kraus served on the faculties of the Yale School of Drama and the New England Conservatory and has received commissions from a wide range of sponsors. The company has toured throughout the US, performing and giving masterclasses. From works of personal and political import to joyous celebration, KRAUS AND... eagerly collaborates with other aritsts in (almost) any venue.
KRAUS AND... Rozann Kraus 617.547.9363x15 CAMBRIDGE, MA rozann at dancecomplex.org Award-winning choreographer Rozann Kraus has served on many faculties including the Yale School of Drama, NEC and Clark University. She thrives on working collaboratively, extemporaneously and with great joy.
Monkeyhouse Karen Krolak 508-785-1527 Dover, MA monkeyhouselovesme at gmail.com www.MonkeyhouseLovesMe.org Monkeyhouse is a non-profit arts organization that encourages appreciation and understanding for the art of choreography. Monkeyhouse's dance theater company is an incubator for emerging choreographers and is available for performances, workshops, and residencies.
Harvard Dance Program Susan Larson 617*496*0314 Cambridge, MA slarson at fas.harvard.edu www.fas.harvard.edu/dance Co-curricular program of dance instruction and performance of the Office for the Arts at Harvard.
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WGBH Bara Levin 617-300-5391 Boston, MA bara_levin at wgbh.org www.wgbh.org WGBH informs, inspires, and entertains millions of people throughout New England. WGBH's TV channels are WGBH 2, WGBH 44, WGBH World, WGBH Create, 'GBH Kids, WGBH On Demand, WGBH High Definition, and Boston Kids & Family TV. WGBH's radio services are WGBH 89.7 (WNCK 89.5 on Nantucket) and The Cape and Islands NPR Stations WCAI 90.1 WNAN 91.1 and WZAI 94.3. WGBH's Web site is www.wgbh.org.
Mosaic Dance Body Dawn Davis Loring 617-868-8138 Cambridge, MA mosaicdancebody at yahoo.com http://mosaicdancebody.org/ Mosaic Dance Body, directed by Dawn Davis Loring, has produced uniquely absurd dance-theatre since 2000, using humor to tackle delicate issues with a healthy balance of snark and gravitas. Fun and flirtatious, the work carries with it a strong undercurrent of reflection and social commentary. Originally from Austin, Texas, MDB now makes its home in Cambridge, MA.
Collage Dance Ensemble Ahmet Luleci 857 234 0400 Newton Centre, MA info at collageusa.org www.collageusa.org "Under the visionary leadership of Ahmet Luleci, the company's choreography infuses traditional movement with contemporary flair, and the first-rate dancers perform with vibrant energy, impressive precision, and heart."..."The spirited folk performers of Ahmet Luleci's Collage Dance Ensemble can flat-out dance."... Boston Globe.
Boston University Dance Program and Theater Micki Taylor-Pinney, Coordinator of Dance and Lynda Rieman, Dance Theater Manager 617/353-1597 Micki, 617/353-0866 Lynda Boston, MA budance at bu.edu http://www.bu.edu/fitrec/programs/dance/dancetheater.html The Boston University Dance Theater, a 223 seat studio/theatre space designed specifically for dance, is available for performances, classes, and conferences. The BU Dance program's extensive activities include programs open to the public – non-credit courses, Summerterm, and a summer outreach program for teens. A Dance Minor and comprehensive roster of credit courses are available to full-time students.
José Mateo's Ballet Theatre Lori Manzelli 617-354-7467 x 107 Cambridge, MA lmanzelli at ballettheatre.org www.ballettheatre.org José Mateo’s Ballet Theatre is a non-profit professional performance company and school that has forged a new model for a ballet organization. Founded in 1986, Ballet Theatre has flourished under the direction of Founder / Artistic Director José Mateo. The organization has gained a distinctive reputation for its innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach.
Fantezi Kreyol Dance Company, Inc. Wilmayer J. Marcelin (617) 642-5669 Cambridge, MA info at fantezikreyoldancecompany.org www.fantezikreyoldancecompany.org
Snappy Dance Theater Martha Mason 617-718-2497 Cambridge, MA info at snappydance.com www.snappydance.com Snappy is a nationally and internationally touring collaborative ensemble directed by Martha Mason. Combining the diverse movement backgrounds of its members with acrobatics, humor, poetry and stunning imagery, the company inspires audiences via the funny bone as well as the heart.
Rainbow Tribe, Inc. Mary V. Mazzulli 617-769-9400 Dorchester, MA rainbowtribe.org at gmail.com www.rainbowtribe.org Rainbow Tribe is comprised of members that are technically skillful, stylistically unique, and celebrated for delivering soul stirring and boundless performances. Under the leadership of Mary V. Mazzulli, Rainbow Tribe is dedicated to bridging cultural differences, fostering a universal appreciation for dance, and engaging audiences through the marriage of contemporary music and choreography.
The Art Connection Jim McDonald 617.338.7668 Boston, MA jmcdonald at theartconnection.org www.theartconnection.org The Art Connection expands public access to visual art through a unique art donation and placement program. Working with artists and collectors who wish to donate artwork to public and nonprofit organizations, The Art Connection acts as an art clearinghouse, simplifying the donation process and offering a wide range of original works for selection by qualifying nonprofits in Boston.
Tandem Dance Inc. Arlene Steiner Melisa Ham-Ellis 508-685-5515 watertown, MA arlene at tandemdance.com tandemdance.com Tandem Dance, Inc. is a non-profit contemporary dance company that provides an opportunity for career-oriented dancers of the Greater Boston area to develop as artists while honing their business management skills. We enhance the community by producing strikingly athletic, vibrant and entertaining choreography of the transitional generation as well as volunteering and collaborating with artists and businesses. Additionally, we enrich our member's experience by offering the positions of choreographer, teacher or committee director as a way of being individually responsible and credited for growth of the company.
CasaNia Margo Morado 617-491-5144 Cambridge, MA casaniastudio at aol.com http://www.casania.com CasaNia is a movement studio devoted to the performance and healing arts. We offer classes, workshops, and perforances. workshops, as well as performances.
Commonwealth Ballet Company Chip Morris 978-263-6533 Acton, MA Administrator at commonwealthballet.org commonwealthballet.org Founded by Kathryn Anderson and Chip Morris in October of 1992, the Acton-based company has grown to produce critically acclaimed performance throughout Boston and Metro-West area. Our purpose is to develop, foster and promote the performance and appreciation of classical and contemporary ballet among the citizens of Massachusetts.
Polynesian Dance Arts Marta Moussa 781-729-2252 Winchester, MA polynesiandancearts at yahoo.com polynesiandancearts.com Polynesian Dance Arts presents performances of Hawaiian hula and Tahitian dance. Our repertoire includes Hula Kahiko (ancient style hula), fast paced implement hulas and the graceful, alluring Hula A\'uana (modern hula). From Tahiti, we offer the mesmerizing Ote\'a and story telling Aparimas. Ongoing classes from beginner through advanced are offered for adults and children.
Anna Myer and Dancers Anna Myer 617 547 9699 Cambridge, MA annamyer at verizon.net www.annamyerdancers.org … visually unusual, and emotionally satisfying…The New York Times,….“In an evening rich in imagination and musicality, Myer proved she is a creative force to be reckoned with."
…The Boston Globe.” Fluid, physical, and visually exciting, Myer’s dances are emotionally charged and infused with a keen formal intelligence. The nine extraordinary dancers have an impressive dance history and bring a wide range of experience to her choreography.
Static Noyze Dance Company Henry Myint 617 716 5055 Boston, MA info at staticnoyze.com http://www.StaticNoyze.com Static Noyze Dance Company combines the experience and ability of its members to develop contemporary and theatrical hip-hop choreography that entertains and inspires audiences. Through the vitality and professionalism of our company we strive to form strong bonds with the community and its residents.
Prometheus Dance, Inc. Tommy Neblett 6175765336 Cambridge, MA info at prometheusdance.org www.PrometheusDance.org Prometheus Dance, Inc. consists of the Prometheus Dance Company and the Prometheus Dance Elders Ensemble. They perform in New England, Europe & South America. Artistic Directors Diane Arvanites-Noya & Tommy Neblett create works that illuminate social issues, challenge perceptions and promote cultural understanding. �One of the Years Ten Best�: The Globe 2000, The Herald 2002, The Phoenix 2004
Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center Shelley Neill 617 5771400 Ext. 14 Cambridge, MA shelley at cmacusa.org www.cmacusa.org Our mission is to present visual and performing arts programs to educate the community about diversity, and to make our facility available to artists or groups that might not otherwise have access to the cultural mainstream or a professionally equipped facility.
Boston College Theatre Department Pamela Newton 617-552-4608 Chestnut Hill, MA marion.doyle.1 at bc.edu http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/theatre/home.html The Dance for Theatre Concentration offers profe
