Dear Community Friends,
Great events and workshops all month,
plus a special invite to "A Taste of the Arts", an
exclusive BCCA performance on November 6th. Read on!
This newsletter contains:
* 'A Taste of the Arts' Performance
announcement,
* Fall course updates
*October events calendar, including weekly BCCA
events, and
* Information about volunteering.
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A Taste of the Arts November 6th |
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BCCA presents 'A Taste of the Arts'
Join us on Saturday, November 6th from 8 to
9pm for a performance to feature a tasty selection
of
BCCA faculty.
Performers include musician Guy Mendilow,
Argentine Tango dancers Analinda Marcus and
partner, Adrienne Hawkins' Day Job Dancers,
tap dancers Suzanne Bouffard and Jill
Braverman, Broadway's Marisa Rosek, and
Hacha Y Machete, plus 'Break
Dancing Meets Martial Arts' featuring the Floorlords,
the Chinese
Kickboxing Club, and other special guests.
$10 general admission; $1 discounts for students and
seniors
E-mail for more
information.
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Fall Course Updates |
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The BCCA Youth Program is off to a great
start, with classes in dance, martial arts, music, and
more. Courses are tailored to toddlers, kids, pre-teens
and teens. Spaces are available in all of these courses,
so pick up a Youth Program Schedule and come check
out a class today!
We have made some updates and added some new
offerings to our Fall Course
Catalog. Please check the website for updated
schedule information and call ahead to confirm
availability before dropping into a class. A new printed
version
of the catalog will be available soon.
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Regular Events at BCCA |
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Thursdays
"Milonga La
Portena"
An elegant evening with live music by Mass
Tango, starting with an introductory lesson for
beginners with Fernanda Cajide with dancing to
follow
8:30 p.m. Lesson; 9:15-midnight Dance
($13 with lesson; $10 dance only)
Saturdays
"Noche de la Salsa"
A hot evening of latin dancing (Salsa, Merengue,
Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo & Cumbia) to SalsaBoston's
great DJ
music with Beginner & Intermediate dance lessons with
Dan Yonah Marshall & partner
9:30 p.m. lessons; 10:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. open dance
($12 with lesson; $10 dance only)
Sundays
"Mr. Rogers' Tango Practica"
A relaxed place to meet, share skills & ideas, and have
fun
3:00-6:00 p.m. ($5 - by donation)
*Practica Notes: 1. No Tango Practica
on
October 24th due to
a special music and tango event. See listing for Week
of October 18th 2. October 31st Practica will
start at 3:30pm
"Samba Sundays"
Samba de Gafiera, "Brazilian Tango", Forro & other
Brazilian dances
7:00-8:30 p.m. Lesson;
8:30-11:00 p.m. ($10 with lesson; $8 dance only -
by donation)
When attending BCCA events, please park in non-
residential, metered spaces only (free after 6pm and all-
day Sundays).
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Week of October 11th-17th |
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THURSDAY, October 14th
Women- Empower Yourself!
A Power. To Protect Workshop
This workshop is designed to empower women with
basic and effective means to avoid danger,
recognize it in its
early stages
and deal with it should you find yourself in a situation
that warrants
defending
your safety. This workshop is for women to feel
stronger about:
* Danger Recognition Skills
* Escape Strategies
* Body Weapons and tools of defense
* Responses to "What If?
5:30pm-6:30pm
Space is limited. Call to Register or to inquire
about a
free consultation if you are unable to attend this
workshop: 781-405-1248
Fully complimentary: This workshop is a public service
provided by POWER.
TO PROTECT.
Donations will be accepted to the BCCA.
Milonga La Portena - See Regular Events
description above
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, October 15th
TDB Records presents a Friday Night Rock
Concert
Featuring: Draw Blood, The Refuseniks,
Say Goodbye, and Gun It!.
8:00-11:30 p.m. Concert
$7 general admission; $6 for those who register to vote
or donate canned, vegetarian goods
More info at TDBRecords.com
SATURDAY, October 16th
Noche de la Salsa - See Regular Events
description above
9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
SUNDAY, October 17th
Mr. Rogers' Tango Practica - See Regular
Events description above
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Brookline Peaceworks Film Screenings
Join Brookline Peaceworks for their last political film
screening before the presidential election:
Unprecedented, a film about the 2000 election.
Ronnie Dugger, author of the cover article for the
August issue of The Nation, will be a guest
speaker at the discussion to follow the film.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
$5
Samba Sundays - See Regular Events
description above
7:00-11:00 p.m.
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Week of October 18th-24th |
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WEDNESDAY, October 20th
Open Mic for Musicians & Poets
With featured theme: "Disco Tune Night"
No sign-up necessary. Piano and amp available.
9:00-11:00 p.m.
$5
THURSDAY, October 21st
Milonga La Portena - See Regular Events
description above
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, October 22nd
Flamenco Workshops with Genevieve Guinn
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginner/Lower Intermediate
Technique: 'Tangos'
8:30-10:00 p.m. Higher
Intermediate/Advanced: 'Alegrias and Solea por
Bulerias'
$20 Drop-in per class
E-mail
for more information.
SATURDAY, October 23rd
Flamenco Workshops with Genevieve Guinn
3:00-4:00 p.m. Beginner/Lower Intermediate
Technique: 'Tangos'
4:00-5:30 p.m. Higher Intermediate/Advanced: 'Alegrias
and Solea por Bulerias'
5:30-7:00 p.m. Additional session; Level to be
determined.
$20 Drop-in per class
E-mail
for more information.
Noche de la Salsa - See Regular Events
description above
9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
SUNDAY, October 24th
Flamenco Workshops with Genevieve Guinn
1:00-2:00 p.m. Beginner/Lower Intermediate
Technique: 'Tangos'
2:00-3:00 p.m. Higher Intermediate/Advanced: 'Alegrias
and Solea por Bulerias'
$20 Drop-in per class
E-mail
for more information.
An Afternoon of Sultry Jazz and Sizzling
Tango
Featuring Vocalist Maria Robbins and a Special Tango
Dance Exhibition
Join vocalist Maria Robbins in her 'Farewell East Coast'
concert. Best known for her silky vocals and passionate
spirit, Maria offers up a colorful combination of jazz,
blues and Latin American rhythms blended into a
distinctive style that is elegant, soulful and intimate.
She is joined by the versatile and talented guitarist
Morris Acevado and a spirited rhythm section. AnaLinda
Marcus & partner will present a sensual Tango
intermission set.
This is
one event you won't want to miss!
4:00-6:00 p.m.
$15 admission at the door
*Note: Mr. Rogers' Tango Practica will not be held on
October 24th due to this event.
Classics Open Mic & Sing Along: Broadway and You!
- Every other Sunday night
An evening of your favorite classics and showtunes
with host Paul Jordan, drummer Leon Alperin, pianist
Richard De Mone, and an all-around star-studded lineup
of faces from the past. Bring a song to share, sing
along, or sit back and enjoy.
7:00-9:30 p.m.
$5
Samba Sundays - See Regular Events
description above
7:00-11:00 p.m.
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Week of October 25th-31st |
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THURSDAY, October 28th
Milonga La Portena - See Regular Events
description above
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, October 29th
Halloween Break Bash by Crazy Freedy, Snap, &
New B Wear
Get out your Halloween costume a couple of days early,
and join the BCCA for a night of funk, real hip-hop,
breaks, and mad fun to kick off your Halloween
weekend. The event features break dancing
competitions and a best costume contest, with DJ Act1
on da' wheels.
8:00 p.m. - 1 a.m.
$7 admission at the door
SATURDAY, October 30th
Special Halloween Tap Jam with Guest Host Josh
Hilberman
Join Julia Boynton, Josh Hilberman, and the Herman
Hampton Trio for a special evening of live music and
dancing. This month's jam features master classes for
Intermediate and Advanced students, followed by the
tap jams and showcase. A
must see!
5:00-6:00 p.m. Intermediate class
6:00-7:00 p.m. Advanced class
7:30-10:00 p.m. Jam & Showcase
$20/class; $12/jam only
Julia Boynton's
Tap Page...
SUNDAY, October 31st
Tap & Jazz Workshops with Jeff Shade
12:00-1:30 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced Tap Dance
Workshop
1:30-3:30 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced Jazz Dance
Workshop
Jeff Shade is the former dance captain of
Chicago and teaching faculty member at Harvard
and the Boston Conservatory, and is currently teaching
at STEPS on Broadway.
Stay tuned for more details on the BCCA's website.
Mr. Rogers' Tango Practica - See Regular
Events description above
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Samba Sundays - See Regular Events
description above
7:00-11:00 p.m.
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Volunteer at the BCCA |
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The BCCA is currently recruiting volunteers to
help with
everything from staffing our events to assisting with
larger, organizational projects. Learn more by
contacting Emily Gold at 617-738-2800 or via e-mail.
You can also support the BCCA by using the
Forward Email
option at the bottom of this page to tell your friends
about our exciting offerings. Don't have any friends?
Then send it to your family!
Thanks to all of our students, patrons,
and supporters. We couldn't have gotten this far
without you!
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