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New England Soul Line Dance Network
Sunday, July 10, 10-11:30am | Open to all ages.
The New England Soul Line Dance Network believes Soul Line Dancing is empowering, evolving, and inspiring. (It is also performed with social distance!) With a mission to uplift the community by sharing the love of line dancing across the Greater Boston and New England area, the network hosts regular workshops, classes, and socials. This is the Pillow’s second Soul Line Dance Party, led this year by LaTondra Finley-Jones and Lenore Winstonand, and is designed for every body and every dance ability and is a fun way to connect and groove to R&B and hip-hop music. Please wear comfortable clothing to move in as well as shoes, sneakers, or dance shoes, and be sure to bring your water bottle!
Music From The Sole
Sunday, July 24, 10-11:30am | Open to ages 5+.
Music From The Sole Artistic Directors Leonardo Sandoval and Gregory Richardson lead a body percussion workshop, digging into the unique convergence of movement and music that makes tap dance such an exciting art form. They will draw from the Afro-Brazilian and African-American influences that inspire Music From The Sole’s work, ranging from jazz to samba and house. No tap shoes or previous experience needed!
Beat Ya Feet Dance Movement Workshop
Sunday, Aug. 21, 10-11:30am | Open to all ages.
Experience the history, music (Go-Go music), and style of Beat Ya Feet with Washington D.C.’s Beat Ya Feet Academy. This rhythmic, footwork-focused workshop is designed for all ages and experience levels. Discover how this style engages, educates, and empowers through the percussive beat of go-go music, culture, and call and response elements.