Dance Complex

Founded in 2021, The Click is an experiment in organization, connection, and collaboration among a group of like-minded creative spirits living, making, teaching, studying, and/or existing in the Greater Boston area. We are a group of dancers whose primary medium of physical expression is through contemporary forms, but we are also a group of individuals who dabble and play in many modes and genres of creativity. Whether we spend our time sliding along the marley of a dance studio, praying in the pew of a church, researching within the walls of a science lab, or spinning around the metal of a dance pole, we are each deeply invested in answering the universally complex question that might play across your mind as well: who am I and what am I doing here? The Click contributes to the consistent presence of creativity in Boston and beyond by: educating pre-professional youth dancers, professional adult dancers, and the dance-curious of any age; performing original creations several times a year at a variety of venues, both traditional and non-traditional, across Massachusetts, New England, and beyond; and investing in the curiosity of those new to dance in Boston or new to dance in general by maintaining an open, inclusive, and accessible community of individuals eager and enthusiastic to share resources, feedback, tips and tricks, or even just a simple hello.

Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a contemporary dance company deeply rooted in Haitian-folkloric culture that celebrates, nurtures, and empowers a global community. We accomplish this through professional performances, teaching, and fostering healing and the joy of movement in people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to contribute to a socially just world. Based in Boston and led by Artistic Director Jean Appolon, JAE’s professional company conducts performances, community classes and educational workshops, with the goal of using dance and dialogue to promote healthy communities and speak to topics of social justice. The Haitian contemporary dance company combines Modern technique and Haitian folkloric dance, bringing a new artistic vernacular to its audiences. The company has performed both at major venues such as Jacob’s Pillow, Boston’s Paramount Center, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the ICA, The Silver Spring Civic Building, and in city parks and community spaces in free performances accessible to the public. JAE has been fortunate to share the stage with celebrities such as Danny Glover, Henry Louis Gates and Edwidge Danticat, and to collaborate with community partners around the greater Boston area.

beheard.world is a racially diverse collective of performing artists, filmmakers, and educators. We create documentary films, live performances and workshops to engage a wide variety of communities in conversations that elevate people to advance social justice.

Under the co-artistic direction of Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and award winning, Dutch-Israeli, choreographer Itzik Galili, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is Boston’s first contemporary dance repertory company with international ties at the leadership level. With a commitment to presenting works of socio-political relevance, BDT matches the talents of Boston-based dancers with those of acclaimed global choreographers, broadening the scope of contemporary dance practice and performance in our city. BDT is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt charity as of 2019.

The genres/communities of dance receiving the offer of platform-raising attention of BLOOM have been named as Street Dance, traditional African and African diasporic dance and Disabilities Dance. Acknowledging that each community has unique concerns and celebrations members of these communities are gathering, listening, learning, and brainstorming together, along with Dance Complex staff to organically develop an arc of action-focused results over the 2022/23 season. Over the course of the next 9 months, a strategic plan of action and sustainability will be developed and articulated by and with each unique community/genre. Plans for future action to support these areas of dance will be shared with the greater dance community. The Dance Complex envisions its role as creating space for conversations and action, keeping the genres of dance at the center. We are offering administrative support, and resources for convening the conversations and actions as suggested by the communities involved.

The genres/communities of dance receiving the offer of platform-raising attention of BLOOM have been named as Street Dance, traditional African and African diasporic dance and Disabilities Dance. Acknowledging that each community has unique concerns and celebrations members of these communities are gathering, listening, learning, and brainstorming together, along with Dance Complex staff to organically develop an arc of action-focused results over the 2022/23 season. Over the course of the next 9 months, a strategic plan of action and sustainability will be developed and articulated by and with each unique community/genre. Plans for future action to support these areas of dance will be shared with the greater dance community. The Dance Complex envisions its role as creating space for conversations and action, keeping the genres of dance at the center. We are offering administrative support, and resources for convening the conversations and actions as suggested by the communities involved.

The genres/communities of dance receiving the offer of platform-raising attention of BLOOM have been named as Street Dance, traditional African and African diasporic dance and Disabilities Dance. Acknowledging that each community has unique concerns and celebrations members of these communities are gathering, listening, learning, and brainstorming together, along with Dance Complex staff to organically develop an arc of action-focused results over the 2022/23 season. Over the course of the next 9 months, a strategic plan of action and sustainability will be developed and articulated by and with each unique community/genre. Plans for future action to support these areas of dance will be shared with the greater dance community. The Dance Complex envisions its role as creating space for conversations and action, keeping the genres of dance at the center. We are offering administrative support, and resources for convening the conversations and actions as suggested by the communities involved.

The Dance Complex is excited to share news of its BLOOM initiative debuting as a pilot program this 2022/23 season! BLOOM is offered as a means of offering space, attention, and administrative resources towards developing new dance/performance work, building better relationships within the dance field, and fostering sustainability for dance makers and dance communities at The Dance Complex and in the region. The two main branches under the BLOOM canopy hold an artist residency program and a dance genre platform-raising program, each serving multiple artists in tailored and meaningful ways. Both branches of BLOOM will include interactions with the public- including performances, workshops, information sessions.

Within the Performance Series umbrella, The Dance Complex Presents Series offers a finite number of engagements per season for which The DC and the artist engage in shared fundraising and community engagement development.

Friday Night Lights is an opportunity to host one in a series of community parties with a format of mini-lesson in your specific style(s) followed by a dance party in our Studio 7.

The Dance Complex’s programmatic series were developed through on-going dialogue and evolving needs expressed by dance community members. We offer upcoming opportunities for performances and teaching in a few unique ways.

The Click is an experiment in organization, connection, and collaboration among a group of like-minded creative spirits living, making, teaching, studying, and/or existing in the Greater Boston area. We are a group of dancers whose primary medium of physical expression is through contemporary forms, but we are also a group of individuals who dabble and play in many modes and genres of creativity.

Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a contemporary dance company deeply rooted in Haitian-folkloric culture that celebrates, nurtures, and empowers a global community. We accomplish this through professional performances, teaching, and fostering healing and the joy of movement in people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to contribute to a socially just world. The Haitian contemporary dance company combines Modern technique and Haitian folkloric dance, bringing a new artistic vernacular to its audiences.

Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a contemporary dance company deeply rooted in Haitian-folkloric culture that celebrates, nurtures, and empowers a global community. We accomplish this through professional performances, teaching, and fostering healing and the joy of movement in people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to contribute to a socially just world.

Genres/communities of dance receiving the offer of platform-raising attention of BLOOM have been named as Street Dance, traditional African and African diasporic dance and Disabilities Dance. Members of these communities are gathering, listening, learning, and brainstorming together, along with Dance Complex staff to organically develop an arc of action-focused results over the 2022/23 season.

Genres/communities of dance receiving the offer of platform-raising attention of BLOOM have been named as Street Dance, traditional African and African diasporic dance and Disabilities Dance. Members of these communities are gathering, listening, learning, and brainstorming together, along with Dance Complex staff to organically develop an arc of action-focused results over the 2022/23 season.

Genres/communities of dance receiving the offer of platform-raising attention of BLOOM have been named as Street Dance, traditional African and African diasporic dance and Disabilities Dance. Members of these communities are gathering, listening, learning, and brainstorming together, along with Dance Complex staff to organically develop an arc of action-focused results over the 2022/23 season.

This class is open to all levels. We will warm up, introduce steps from a dance, and then we dance down the line toward our live musicians! Cost:

The class is a fun, high energy class where you’ll get a great workout and learn a great folk dance! You don’t have to have any previous experience, just a

There is a set warm up with 5 sections, across the floor work, and a choreographed combination. This class is challenging but fun for all levels- I can adjust the

This class draws from a variety of modern/contemporary dance techniques, somatic practices, and anatomical fundamentals to find connectivity within the body. Each class focuses on one movement principle, which is

There will be Flamenco dance technique, choreography and understanding of the Flamenco cultural background provided in the class. Students will be enjoying and feeling challenged at the same time in

Primary II class opens with a series of exercises at the barre followed by stretches, ballet positions and combinations in the center. Students begin to connect barre and center work

Rainbowdance® Preschool is the developmental sequel for children aged 3-5 years. The focus in the program is upon exploring the many dynamics of peer relationships. Children dance the sequences of

This class focuses on strengthening your body and increasing your movement confidence. As we age, we lose muscle mass and worry about falling. For beginners, flow / sequential movement are

This class focuses on strengthening your body and increasing your movement confidence. As we age, we lose muscle mass and worry about falling. For beginners, flow / sequential movement are

This class focuses on strengthening your body and increasing your movement confidence. As we age, we lose muscle mass and worry about falling. For beginners, flow / sequential movement are

Class begins with a thorough set of exercises at the barre that last from 30 to 45 minutes. Centre practice follows, and may consist of a battement tendu exercise, a

Class begins with a thorough set of exercises at the barre that last from 30 to 45 minutes. Centre practice follows, and may consist of a battement tendu exercise, a

Rainbowdance® Preschool is the developmental sequel for children aged 3-5 years. The focus in the program is upon exploring the many dynamics of peer relationships. Children dance the sequences.

This class introduces children to creative movement and very basic ballet positions and terminology. We begin sitting in a circle, doing a series of stretches accompanied by music and visual aids.

This class introduces children to creative movement and very basic ballet positions and terminology. We begin sitting in a circle, doing a series of stretches accompanied by music and visual

Rainbowdance® prepares children aged 5-18 for this program. Having an established sense of harmony & affiliation to each other & to the natural world, they move forward to explore their ballet.

Rainbowdance® prepares children aged 5-18 for this program. Having an established sense of harmony & affiliation to each other & to the natural world, they move forward to explore their

Primary II class opens with a series of exercises at the barre followed by stretches, ballet positions and combinations in the center. Students begin to connect barre and center work.

Primary III class opens with a series of exercises at the barre followed by stretches, ballet positions, and combinations in the center. Students begin to connect barre and center work

There will be Flamenco dance technique, choreography and understanding of the Flamenco cultural background provided in the class. Students will be enjoying and feeling challenged at the same time in

This class keeps moving! It starts at the barre, then center standing work, and finishes down on the mat-it’s easy to follow-but challenging to do! Fun music! Bring water. Cost:

This class keeps moving! It starts at the barre, then center standing work, and finishes down on the mat-it’s easy to follow-but challenging to do! Fun music! Bring water.

This class draws from a variety of modern/contemporary dance techniques, somatic practices, and anatomical fundamentals to find connectivity within the body. Each class focuses on one movement principle, which is

Students can expect a high-energy, music-driven class that blends African and Caribbean dance with fitness. The structure is simple and accessible, with easy-to-follow moves that build into a powerful, joyful

Students can expect a high-energy, music-driven class that blends African and Caribbean dance with fitness. The structure is simple and accessible, with easy-to-follow moves that build into a powerful, joyful

There is a set warm up with 5 sections, across the floor work, and a choreographed combination. This class is challenging but fun for all levels- I can adjust the

This class is open to all levels. We will warm up, introduce steps from a dance, and then we dance down the line toward our live musicians! Cost: $20 Single

The class is a fun, high energy class where you’ll get a great workout and learn a great folk dance! You don’t have to have any previous experience, just a

The goal of this class is to build technical competence through drills and choreographies as well as self-expression, musicality, fluidity, and stamina. This class prepares interested students for a variety

The goal of this class is to build technical competence through drills and choreographies as well as self-expression, musicality, fluidity, and stamina. This class prepares interested students for a variety

Unleash your confidence and own the dance floor. Dance Sassy with Chris blends bold choreography with high-energy vibes, set to pop and K-pop hits. Inspired by fem-style, hip hop, jazz-funk,

a MAKE iT/SHARE iT/SHOW iT (aMaSSiT) Lab is a Dance Complex program that continues to adapt to the changing needs of dance makers and other creatives. The Dance Complex has partnered with Monkeyhouse Co-Artistic Director karen Krolak over the last few years to bring ever-evolving content to aMaSSiT’s offerings. The program is divided into two types of sessions: Cohort Working Sessions: explore composition exercise, share works in progress with feedback, and develop a toolkit for future self-promotion. Creative Process Workshops: look at interdisciplinary ideas that can inspire our projects. At the end of the program, we will share our choreography through a dynamic works in progress showing in The Dance Complex’s Studio 1.

Ready to take your first steps in Argentine tango? Our Beginner series is a fun, welcoming introduction designed for absolute beginners with no experience. You'll learn the foundations of connection, […]

Ready to take your first steps in Argentine tango? Our Beginner series is a fun, welcoming introduction designed for absolute beginners with no experience. You'll learn the foundations of connection,

This class draws from a variety of modern/contemporary dance techniques, somatic practices, and anatomical fundamentals to find connectivity within the body. Each class focuses on one movement principle, which is […]