BCCA Summer Open House Week & This Weekend's Events & Workshops!
Brookline Community Center for the Arts
Summer Open House Week & This Weekend's Events & Workshops!
  Whatever Your Heart Desires! June 28th - July 3rd  


Fundraising Update

Many of our great classes will be free to first timers:

Can't Wait until Monday?

Other great events this weekend...

Upcoming July Events

Summer Arts Program and Summer Tunes



Fundraising Update

Thank you to everyone who has shown their support of the BCCA in recent months.

In the past few weeks, we have raised over $4,000 for the Building Fund and we are getting closer to reaching a purchase agreement for the building. With your help, we will continue to strive for our total goal of $100,000, hoping to raise at least half by mid-July.

We are also appreciative of many new volunteers who have come forward to offer their valuable time, energy and experience. To learn more about how you can help contribute to the BCCA, please click here to e-mail Vlad Selsky, BCCA Director of Development, or call him at 617-233-4647.



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   Dear Community Friends,

Summer has arrived at the BCCA, and on Monday, June 28th, we're launching our new Summer Session!

Come in all next week to see what you can try for free. Our printed Summer Course Catalogue will be available next week, but our online schedule will be updated on Sunday so check it out to search for upcoming classes by style or by day. Class listings will be updated over the next several days, so if you can't find what you're looking for, just check back or give us a call and ask to speak with a manager.

  • Many of our great classes will be free to first timers:
  •   New Student?
    Sample from among our very best classes!

    Returning student?
    Try something you've never done before!

    Ready? Set to go?
    Register during the open house week and receive a $10 discount towards any future class or workshop at the BCCA!

  • Can't Wait until Monday?
  •   Then don't! We've got great events and workshops this weekend that were recently added to our schedule. Plus, you can still drop in on most of our Spring courses this weekend, such as Bhangra North Indian Folk Dance on Saturday at noon, Ballet on Sunday at 9:45 a.m., and Integrated Stretch on Sunday at 10 a.m.

    $killz 4 Billz
    Friday, June 25 (6 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

    LOSST UNNOWN Presents...
    The ultimate hip-hop competition with battles in MC-ing, popping, locking, and 3-on-3 crew with $1,200 in cash prizes. This is an all ages event!
    Info: Losst Unnown
    Admission: $10 ($20 to bring in a camera)

    La Meira Flamenco Workshops
    Saturday, June 26

    3:30-5:00 p.m. Beginner
    5:00-6:30 p.m. Int/Adv
    6:30-7:30 p.m. Cuadro
    Sunday, June 27
    3:00-4:30 p.m. Beginner
    4:30-6:00 p.m. Int/Adv
    6:00-7:00 p.m. Cuadro
    Monday, June 28
    6:00-7:30 p.m. Beginner
    7:30-9:00 p.m. Int/Adv
    9:00-10:00 p.m. Cuadro
    Tuesday, June 29
    9:00-10:30 p.m. Int/Adv
    Info: E-mail Eva Sanchez, or call her at 617-669-6155

    STICK Master Series
    Sunday, June 27 (1-3 p.m.)
    Designed for martial artists of all styles and levels who wish to advance their skills and knowledge using Bussey's legendary strategies.

    This session will focus on a variety of maneuvers and options one has with a stick:

    • striking
    • defending
    • joint locks
    • ground techniques
    • more very cool maneuvers
    Admission: $30 per person; 5% off for two or more.
    Register at powerboston.com today!

  • Other great events this weekend...
  •   This weekend, the BCCA is hosting three other great events that were listed in our June Events Newsletter, but they are not to be missed.

    JuliaOnTap's Tap Jam- Last Jam until the end of the Summer!
    Saturday, June 26 (6:00-10:00 p.m.)

    Join Julia Boynton and the Zachary Kreus Trio one last time this summer for an evening of live music and dancing. This will be the last Tap Jam for a while, so don't miss out! 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. Read more about this event in the recent issue of Stuff at Night.
    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

    Margaux's Medicine Dance
    Saturday, June 26 (1:00-4:00 p.m.)

    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. Call 617-522-9797 for info and to register.
    Sliding-scale Admission: $50-$75

    A Workshop in Moroccan and Andalusian Rhythms
    Saturday, June 26th (4:30-6:30 p.m.)

    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 their Middle Eastern repertoire. Bring a drum (doumbeq, riq, bendir, or other) and bring sagaat or finger cymbals if you have them.
    Admission: $40 (+$5 drum rental)
    Pre-registration required. Class is limited to 16 participants. Call Juliette Cusick at (617) 730-3733 to reserve a space.

  • Upcoming July Events
  •   Stay tuned for our July Events Newsletter coming out next week. Upcoming events include Salsa Workshops by DJ Hernan on July 10th, Classical Israeli Folk Dance Night and a Benefit for the GRAAACE Project on July 17th, and a Ballroom Buffet and Ballroom Blast Dance Party on July 21st.

  • Summer Arts Program and Summer Tunes
  •   The BCCA Summer Arts Program still has spaces available for students ages 4 to 18, running in two-week sessions from July 12 to August 20. We have sessions in Drama, World Dance, Martial Arts, and more. Please call our Summer Program Coordinator, Emily, at 617-738-2800 to reserve a spot.

    Also, Middle C Music will host Summer Tunes: Music'S Cool for aspiring musicians ages 6 to 16. Sessions run from July 12-23 and August 16-27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 978-210-2136 for more information.

    Click here for more info on the Summer Arts Program


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