Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Join Jean, Dan, and members of the JAE team to learn more about upcoming events and developments within the community! We're excited to share more about our new dance studio home in Nubian Square, Jean Appolon Expressions Dance Center!
This meeting will be held after the Haitian Folkloric class on April 27th!
On Saturday, April 27 at our Broadway taproom, we’re excited to share our latest collaboration beer with you–Jenjanm! Celebrate the vibrant art and flavors of the Haitian community at this fun, upbeat party.
Lamplighter Brewing Company has teamed up with the Jean Appolon Expressions team to bring you this unique event, celebrating the work they do to foster the joy of movement and a deep appreciation of Haitian culture in the Cambridge Community. The (free!) party is from 6 - 10 pm - we’ll have Haitian food, music, and dancing, as well as our collab beer, Jenjanm, available for purchase.
Translating to “ginger” in Haitian Creole, Jenjanm is a vibrant, juicy beer brewed with Passion Fruit and Ginger. It’s inspired by Haitian flavors and food traditions, as well as the dynamic art of Jean Appolon Expressions. If you’re interested in upping the “zing” on this tasty brew, order it as a Ginger Shandy.
This free event is open to everyone, so grab your friends and join us for a night of vibrant Haitian culture. Feeling the philanthropic spirit? You can add a direct donation to Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) when you RSVP. Your donation to the JAE Summer Dance Institute will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, doubling the impact of your support and bringing the gift of dance to youth in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Cheers to nurturing and empowering our community through movement and cultural expression!
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Please note that an RSVP here does not guarantee entry, all taproom space is first come first serve and due to capacity restrictions there may be a line. We'd recommend coming early to beat the line and have first dibs on taproom seating.
You must be 21+ and present a valid, government-issued photo ID to consume beer at Lamplighter's taproom. The taproom is all ages until 2 pm, after which point it is 21+ only. Questions? Get in touch: events@lamplighterbrewing.com.
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In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
This accessible dance class blends Haitian folkloric and Afro-contemporary dance techniques. It is centered around community, self-empowerment, and having fun! Students of all ages, movement backgrounds, and experience levels will learn dance techniques inspired by Yanvalou, Ibo, and Congo rhythms.
Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a contemporary dance company deeply rooted in Haitian-folkloric culture that nurtures a global community through professional performances, educational opportunities, dance training, and the joy of movement for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. JAE shares the liberating power of Haitian-folkloric dance to cultivate hope and healing towards a more expressive and socially just world. Based in Boston and directed by 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.
Limited to 50 participants. No registration required.
Co-presented by Hyde Park Branch Library and Artists-at-Large.
Support for this program is provided by the Baxter Initiative.
Related Events:
Traveling to Haiti Through Haitian Arts: Haitian Heritage Month Series with Charlot Lucien, Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:30-8:00 pm
Haitian Storytelling and Riddles: Haitian Heritage Month Series with Charlot Lucien, Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:30-8:00 pm
Mapping the Haitian Revolution into the US: Haitian Heritage Month Series with Charlot Lucien, Thursday, May 30, 2024, 6:30-8:00 pm
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Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Creative Dance for Kids introduces young children to the art of dance using patterns, movement, words, music, and storytelling.
Haitian Folkloric rhythms (played by Jean Appolon Expressions’ Master Drummers) and movements are woven into the class in a child-friendly fashion. Students will explore a social justice theme through age-appropriate literature, conversation, and movement. Past and future themes include kindness, acceptance, noticing and appreciating differences, identity, standing up against injustice, and love. This program is geared towards ages 3-10, but all are welcome!
Presented in collaboration with Jean Appolon Expressions, this class is co-taught by Artistic Director Jean Appolon (he/him/his) and Executive Director/Dancer Meghan McGrath (she/her/hers) and accompanied by Master Drummers Josil Rebert and Arnaud Lauture.
Register Here!
Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
PORT ARTS FEST:
Port Arts Festival (formerly the Home Port Block Party) was established on June 15, 2018 as an annual community-wide event. It’s a celebration of the vibrancy of the Port community and of the families and neighbors who live here. The Port has historically been one of the most culturally rich and diverse areas in Cambridge. In the Port, one can overhear languages spoken from around the world, enjoy foods from every part of the planet, and see beautiful public murals that help to identify this unique stretch of neighborhood. Port Arts Fest is an opportunity to interact with our community through art-making, activities, music, and food. Three blocks of Windsor Street are closed down so that Community Art Center's Teen Public Art Crew can paint it’s Port Ground Mural, building on the national trend of establishing “neighborways” to increase physical safety in urban neighborhoods.
We can't wait for community friends and supporters to swing through to enjoy
all of the activities and live art-making!
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In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
The 2024 Cambridge Arts River Festival will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the banks of the Charles River along Memorial Drive between JFK Street and Western Avenue.
The annual festival, usually held in early June, began in the early 1970s. Cambridge Arts has adapted the event for the covid pandemic in recent years, with virtual Stream Festivals in 2020 and 2021 and the Ripple Festival in 2022, a series of smaller in-person performances and arts markets rippling out into Cambridge neighborhoods in the spirit of the River Festival. During 2023 the River Festival was not held, as the pandemic continued to provide challenges for the long-term planning and fund-raising required to produce the showcase of food, arts, crafts, immersive art experiences and multiple stages of live music, dance, poetry and theater.
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Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
Come celebrate JAE’s collaboration with Lamplighter Brewery.
JAE fundraiser at Lamplighter Brewery, 6:30-9:30pm
More info to come!
In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together.
Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Join Jean for his Haitian Folklore class!
Read more and register.
Final performance on Friday, June 28th.
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This event promises to be an enriching celebration of togetherness and diversity while preparing you for the upcoming school year. More information to come!
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 18, 2024
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JAE will be performing at the EDANCO Festival on September 27thh and 28th. More information to come!
Celebrate JAE!
Celebrate JAE with us at Banboche 2024! Join Jean and the dance company to honor a year of vibrant, global community programming and immerse in Haitian culture. The evening will include dance performances, community highlights, handcrafted goods, drinks, and an open dance floor. This year's Banboche centers around Fèt Gede, the Haitian Day of the Dead. Join the party on November 2nd at Hibernian Hall, Roxbury, MA. See you on the dance floor!