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Dear Community Friends,
Summer is almost here, and the BCCA has a hot line-up
of concerts, workshops, and performances throughout
the month of June that will carry us through the end of
spring. We've also got some great new classes starting
in June, and our complete Summer Session will be
starting the week of July 4th. Read on for more info.
Can't wait 'til summer? Register today for the
BCCA Summer Arts Program, offering creative
two-week sessions throughout July and August for
kids and teens ages 4 to 18. Program themes include
drama, dance, martial arts, music,
and more! Plus, we're offering sliding scale pricing to
make it affordable for everyone.
For more information, please
e-mail or call Emily Gold, BCCA Summer Arts
Program Coordinator, at (617) 738-2800.
Tap & Tray at the BCCA
Tap and Tray - Thursday, June 3rd
Little Rose's Tap Cabaret presents...
Kurt Albert & Klaus Bleis, the German tap sensations
coming to Boston via Chicago and NYC. Also joining
Rose are international dance star Joshua
Hilberman, physical comedian Bob E. Thomas, Irish Step
dancer Kieran Jordan, and Dr. Venus, the tap dancing
neuropathologist. Live music to be provided by Mark
Shilansky on piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass, and
vocalist Patrice Monahan.
Time: 8:00 Ticket sales; 8:30 p.m. Show
Admission: $15
Note: No advance ticket sales. Day-of purchase
only.
Read more about 'Tap & Tray'...
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Weekend of June 4th - 6th |
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FRIDAY, June 4th
F E E L
A diverse, soulful gathering of people featuring artistry,
music, culture, and dance. Come to participate in or
simply appreciate a comfortable vibe with quality music
that we can all enjoy and F E E L.
House DJs: Act One, Bob Diesel, Maurice
Wilkey, Cool_DJ Bigones, & Bradford James - spinning
Deep & Soulful House, Garage, Disco, Funk, Soul, & R&B
Classics
Time:10 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Admission: $10
Havana Club Kids Night
An amazing night of workshops and classes, followed by
special performances by the incredible young dancers
of Salsa con Clase.
8:00-9:30 p.m. Brazilian Dance Workshop
hosted by Juliana Melo
9:30-10:30 p.m. Beginner and Intermediate
Salsa Lessons with Salsa Y Control
10:30-11:15 p.m. Rueda Lessons
11:15 Performances by Salsa con
Clase
Open dance following the performances until 1:00
a.m.
Admission: $10, $12 with lesson, & $15 for the
whole evening (workshop, lessons & dance)
Info: E-Mail Jeff or
call (617) 312-5550
SATURDAY, June 5th
Getting Comfortable Close with AnaLinda and
Shalom
We aim in these two classes to give Advanced
Beginners
and
Intermediate level Tango dancers basic functionality in
Close Embrace, the
unique and magically intimate dance of the clubs in
Buenos Aires and
around the world.
3:00-4:30 p.m.
This class will concentrate on the little
things that make the
dance feel like a private language between partners
using tiny and linear elements.
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Again, beginning Close Embrace but introducing the
circular or
turning elements with an emphasis on musicality and
navigating the dance
floor.
Admission: Drop-In: $18 for 1 class, $32 for
both. 15% off for students.
Info: log onto
www.TangoEmbrace.com or call Analinda at (617)
512-0430
SUNDAY, June 6th
Standing at Sinai: Jewish Yoga Workshop
Hanna Tiferet Siegel and Nina Moliver
will lead the second in a two-part Sunday workshop
series on June 6th, taking us from the holiday of
Shavuot and beyond. Yoga postures will be taught
using the
Iyengar method. Students will breathe, chant,
meditate,
stretch, balance, learn and celebrate. All levels of
Yoga practice and Jewish knowledge are welcome.
Mats and props are provided.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admission: $22
Learn more about
Hanna Tiferet...
Klezmer Cafe Concert & Jam
Aaron Kula presents "A Klezmer Cafe Concert" by the
Boston Klezmer Company. Enjoy a coffee, sing and
dance along while this great group performs traditional
and hip Jewish instrumental Freylachs, horas, and
more. The band invites you to bring your own
instrument so you may join in after the performance for
a group jam session. Music will be handed out, including
popular Klezmer Nigunnim and Yiddish songs.
Time: 7:00 p.m. Doors; 7:30 p.m. Concert
Admission: $10 at the door
Call the BCCA at (617) 738-2800 to purchase tickets in
advance.
Click here to view the Klezmer event flyer! »
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SATURDAY, June 12th
Blue Milonga
Hsueh-tze Lee presents the BCCA Blue Milonga, a
uniquely romantic and mesmerizing evening
of dance.
There will be a one-hour lesson, followed by a night of
dancing until 1:00 a.m.
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m. (lesson); 9:00 p.m. -
1:00 a.m. (dance)
Admission: $15 (lesson & dance); $10 (dance
only); 20% off for students
Blue Tango's
website...
Salsa y Control Monthly Salsa Workshop
Johnny & Andres Giraldo present their monthly
workshop, designed to hone your skills during the
afternoon for your hot Salsa evenings!
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
For more info: Check out
www.SalsaYControl.com
SUNDAY, June 13th
Classics Open Mic & Sing Along
Join singer and MC Paul Jordan on Sundays, June 13th
and June 27th, for a great BCCA bimonthly event,
featuring acclaimed pianist Richard De Mone, Leon
Alperin on drums, and other past
and present singing stars. Come listen to and sing
favorite showtunes and opera from the 30s, 40s, 50s, &
60s. Plus, skip ahead to the weekend of June 27th
listing to read
about a special Classics Open Mic featuring
Honorable Menshen, an a cappella group.
This event is great for the whole family!
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5
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Weekend of June 18th - 20th |
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SATURDAY, June 19th
Organic Tango Workshops - Boston Premiere!!
Open Embrace figures while dancing close
embrace
Intermediate Level Workshops
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Do you feel like doing more with less space? This is
the class for you!
In the first half we will work on understanding the
concept behind open
embrace dancing
including incorporating sacadas, baridas.
The second half will apply the concepts to close
embrace.
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Breaking the embrace yet staying
connected. Come and see how it can be done, with
warm-up exercises borrowed
from modern dance.
Admission: Pre-registration prices until June
12th: $20 for 1 class, $35 for both.
At the door: $22 for 1 class, $40 for both
15% off for students.
Info: log onto
www.TangoEmbrace.com or call Analinda at (617)
512-0430
Click here for the
Organic Tango website
Salsa Workshops & Party
DJ Hernan and Noches de Salsa present
Juan Matos, Jessica & Hacha y Machete.
Workshops
3:00-4:00 p.m. On2 Partnering Int.
4:00-5:00 p.m. On2 Styling and Footwork
5:00-6:00 p.m. "On-Juan Special" - On1
Partnering Int.
Party & Dance
Complimentary lesson at 9:00 p.m.; Open dance starts
at 10:00 p.m. Special guest: DJ D. Martinez.
Admission: Party $15
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Weekend of June 25th - 27th |
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FRIDAY, June 25th
Skillz 4 Billz presented by LOSST Unnown
This event will be a unity jam/m.c. & dance
competition. $1000 in prizes for lockin, m.c. battle, 1
on 1 poppin', 3 on 3 cru battle
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Admission: $10 to enter; $20 to bring in a
camera
Info: log onto
www.losstunnown.com or E-Mail Fadayz
SATURDAY, June 26th
Medicine Dance with Margaux Medicine
Dancer
Dance: Getting back to the rhythms of our feet.
Dance: Bringing back a deeper breath into our hearts.
Dance: Finding the honesty, creativity & freedom in our
bodies.
Dance: Trusting our intuition to find our healing power.
In sacred space we gather our intentions of healing and
dancing into spirited, meaningful moments that
empower each other, our world and ourselves.
Medicine Tools: The Roth 5 Rhythms of Movement
dance, improvisation, journeys & other treats.
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Sliding-scale Admission: $45-$65 on or
before June 12th; $50-$75 after June 12th
Info: log onto
www.dancingoutloud.com, E-Mail
Margaux, or call (617) 522-9797
Read Margaux's bio...
Moroccan Drumming Workshop
Johara, BCCA belly-dance instructor,
presents "Moroccan and Andalusian Rhythms with
Boujemaa," a workshop for drummers and dancers who
are interested in adding these rich and beautiful
rhythms to your Middle Eastern repertoire. Bring a drum
(doumbeq, riq, bendir, or other) and bring sagaat or
finger cymbals if you have them.
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Admission: $40 (+$5 drum rental)
Pre-registration required. Class is limited to 16
participants.
Please pick up a registration form at the BCCA and
mail form and payment to:
Juliette Cusick
PO Box 1026
Brookline, MA 02446
Info: log onto
www.joharasnakedance.com, E-Mail
Johara, or call (617) 730-3733
JuliaOnTap's Tap Jam
Join Julia Boynton and the Zachary Kreus Trio for an
evening of live music and dancing - The last Tap Jam of
the until September! The event starts with classes for
advanced beginner or intermediate levels, followed by a
beginner/intermediate jam. They'll wrap it up with a
showcase of some of the best tap dancers in Boston. A
must see!
Time: 6:00-7:00 Classes (adv. beginner &
intermediate)
7:00-8:00 Beginner/Intermediate Jam
8:00-10:00 p.m. Advanced Jam & Tap Showcase
Admission: $12/jam only; $15/jam & class
Julia Boynton's
Tap Page...
SUNDAY, June 27th
Classics Open Mic & Sing Along
Our same great Classics Open Mic with a special
BCCA benefit performance by
Honorable Menshen, a unique Jewish, Israeli,
and World music a cappella group.
Time:7:00 p.m. Open Mic; 8:00 p.m. A capella
performance; 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Open Mic
(continued)
Admission: $5
This event is great for the whole family!
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New June Classes at BCCA |
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Mark your calendars for the BCCA Summer Open
House Week, starting June 28th! Open House
Week will launch our new Summer Session of classes,
including many free demos and free participation for
first-timers to encourage you all to try something new
at the BCCA. Look for our complete Summer Catalog
by the end of June, and check out our website to
see the most up-to-date class info before the printed
schedule comes out. We hope you enjoy our Jazzed-up
Summer session!
Until then, our Spring semester will run through the end
of June, and there are still plenty of classes to drop-in
on. Here are a few new classes that we've added that
start this month.
Hatha Yoga for Everyone (HF070)
BCCA's Saturday AM yoga class has a new instructor,
Raven Sadhaka Seltzer. Join us for a great new class!
Dates: Every Saturday
Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Admission: $15 Drop-In; Sliding scale donations
accepted from students with valid ID
Info: E-Mail Raven or
call (617) 869-9574
Argentine Tango for Beginners with Fernanda Cajide
(WD064)
A great opportunity to get involved in the magical and
seductive world of Tango dance - ideal for those with
little to no experience.
Dates: Tuesdays, Starting June 8th
Time: 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Admission: $15 (drop-in); $55 (4-week series)
Info: E-Mail Fernanda
"Leon Collins' 'SLIDES' Repertoire" with Pam
Raff (CD120)
A 5-class session for intermediate-advanced
dancers
Find the freedom... own the ground... get the hang of
sliding.
Dates: Thurs 6/3, Mon 6/7, Thurs 6/10, Mon
6/14, & Thurs 6/17
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Admission: $80 for all 5 classes
Pre-registration required. No drop-ins.
"Improvisation Workshop" with Pam Raff (CD121)
A 5-class workshop for basic-advanced dancers
Friendly... connective... imaginative... laugh and sweat
until you wonder what kept you away so long. Pull the
best from your depths!
Dates: Thurs 6/3, Mon 6/7, Thurs 6/10, Mon
6/14, & Thurs 6/17
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Admission: $20 (Drop-In); $80 (All 5 classes);
$17.50 (BCCA Multi-pass rate)
Info: E-Mail Pam or
call (617) 738-9776
Note: CD120 & CD121 will run from 6:0 - 7:15
and 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. on June 3rd to accommodate the
Tap & Tray show. (Additional time will be added to the
subsequent classes to make up the difference.)
"Eddie Brown's 'BS Chorus' Repertoire" with Carol
Efron-Flier (CD124)
A 3-class workshop for advanced dancers
Eddie Brown's 'BS Chorus' consists of two choruses of
small, intricate footwork. This fast-paced class will
explore one of Eddie Brown's most cherished pieces of
Tap dance choreography.
Dates: Thurs 6/24, Thurs 7/1, & Thurs 7/8,
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Admission: $20 (Drop-In); $45 (All 3 classes);
$17.50 (BCCA Multi-pass rate)
Info: E-Mail Carol
Bhangra - North Indian (Punjabi) Folk Dance with
Boston Bhangra (WD063)
Come dance Bhangra, a lively dance style with
pounding rhythmic beats, whose influence can be found
in new Hip Hop songs much of the music from the
northern parts of India.
Dates: Saturdays, Starting June 5th
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Admission: Drop-In $18; Significant discounts
for block registration and BCCA Multi-Pass holders
Info: log onto
www.BostonBhangra.com, E-Mail, or
call Amit at (617) 308-0727
Beginner Street Dance with Fadayz (CD123)
A beginner class, covering the basics of all styles
of Funk, including Popping, Top Rock, Footwork, House,
Reggae & Freezes - danced to all types of music.
Dates: Fridays, Starting June 11th
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Admission: Drop-In $12; Multi-Pass $11
Also try Dance LOSST with D-Rok (CD105),
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Info: log onto
www.losstunnown.com
or E-Mail Fadayz
Improv in Music & Movement for Parents & Children
with Guy Mendilow (MU016 & MU017)
A 4-Week Course
World-folk musician and educator
Guy
Mendilow will lead a 4-week exploration for parents
and kids who want to learn music and movement games
to share with one another. No experience or
instruments necessary!
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, & 28
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Ages 3 to 5 - MU016)
5:00-6:00 p.m. (Ages 6 to 9 - MU017)
Admission: Pre-registered Adult & Child $15
Drop-In Adult & Child $18
Single Adult or Child only $10
(Nannies, Foster Parents, siblings or friends, 14 years or
older, are welcome to partner up with kids.)
Info: log onto
www.guymendilow.com/edproj.html, E-Mail Guy, or
call (857) 222-0235
Tai Chi with Huan Zhang (MA001)
New Day (Moved from Tuesdays to Wednesdays)
Yang style Tai Chi is an internal martial art which
originated in China and is widely practiced for health,
exercise and relaxation benefits. It develops breathing,
flexibility and endurance. It also promotes balance and
concentration. Routine practice reduces stress and
promotes integration of mind, body and spirit.
Dates: Wednesdays (ongoing)
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $14 (Drop-In); $13 (Multi-Pass);
$120 (10-week series)
Also try Chin Woo Tan Tui Self Defense & Kung Fu
with Huan Zhang (MA002), Wednesdays, 8:30 -
9:30 p.m.
Info: log onto
huanstaichi.meteorriver.com, E-Mail Huan,
or call (617) 851-5118
SALSAlort - Latin Dance & Fitness Company classes
with Javier Salort (HF034, WD026 & WD027)
After suffering a injuries from a car accident, Javier has
chosen to take a leave of absence from teaching his
weekly Monday classes at the BCCA, and will return this
Fall. In the interim, he will offer three Latin dance
workshops on Sunday June 20th, July 18th, and August
22nd at the BCCA. Stay tuned to our home page
workshop listings for more updates. The BCCA
management and volunteers wish Javier a speedy and
complete recovery and look forward to his future
offerings.
Info: log onto
www.SALSAlort.com, E-Mail Javier,
or call (508) 792-0263
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Thanks for your support... |
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Thank you all for your continued support of the BCCA.
If you have any questions or would like to register for
an upcoming event or a new summer class, feel free to
call us.
Also, please use the Forward Email
option at the bottom of this page to tell your friends
and family about BCCA events. We always love to see
new faces!
Thanks and best wishes for summer
from the BCCA
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