Jean Appolon Expressions Dance Center
A New Home for Dance in Nubian Square
“Having a physical home for JAE means our wildest dreams are coming true. We’ll have space to be more creative than ever before! I want to invite our entire community to come to our new home, savor the space, and dance with us every day!”
Jean Appolon Dance Center coming April 2025!
2153 Washington Street, Nubian Square, Roxbury
Welcome to the Future Home of
The JAE Dance Center in Nubian Square!
An Historic Milestone:
JAE is thrilled to announce the development of our first permanent home in Boston! Thanks to the support from the City of Boston, Barr Foundation, and Shlomo Fund, we have secured a 2,846-square-foot space at 2153 Washington Street in Roxbury’s vibrant Nubian Square. Our new location, set to finish construction by April 1, 2025, represents a historic step forward in JAE’s mission to foster hope, healing, and connection through dance.
Our Vision for a Cultural Hub:
We envision JAE Dance Center to be a vibrant center for Nubian Square, where we'll foster partnerships with like-minded local organizations that'll boost the health and well-being of our community.
Strategic Location for Greater Accessibility:
Nestled in Nubian Square, JAE Dance Center offers easy access for residents across Boston. Our proximity to the beloved Haley House Bakery & Café opens doors for exciting partnerships that further enrich the community. Although Roxbury will be our primary base, JAE will continue to serve the Cambridge area, ensuring that our broader community remains connected to our programs.
Let’s Take a Look at our Shared Vision!
As we embark on this exciting transformation together, we invite you to share in the anticipation, hope, and joy that our new home represents for all of us at JAE.
Renderings provided by DREAM Collaborative
Our Future at Nubian: JAE Dance Center Programs
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Take an expanded suite of community dance classes, JAE youth programs, and guest artist classes with JAE and our partners!
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Watch the company, youth, and JAE Community Dancers rehearse — or book the space for your own company's rehearsals.
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Enjoy performances, showcases, fundraisers, and community events in JAE Dance Center. Maximum occupancy is 80-100 people.
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Partner with JAE, joining Haley House, Children's Services of Roxbury, the Haitian immigrant community, and Boston Public Schools to offer programming to your constituents.
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JAE seeks to nurture the Nubian Square community by developing deeper relationships with select individuals and companies to be in residence at JAE Dance Center where they can have consistent access to the space.
Jean Appolon Dance Center coming April 2025!
2153 Washington Street, Nubian Square, Roxbury
JAE Dance Center is Available for Community Use
Marley dance floor
Mirrors
State of the art sound system
2,846 square foot storefront space
Comfort + Style
How to get to JAE DANCE CENTER
at 2153 Washington Street, Nubian Square, Roxbury
Nubian Station
3 Minutes walking distance (.3 miles) from buses SL4, SL5, #1, #8, #14, #15, #19, #23, #28, #41,#42, #44, #45, #46, #47, #66, #171
Orange Line - Ruggles
10 Minutes walking distance (.7 miles) from Ruggles T stop
Orange Line - Roxbury Community College
15 Minutes walking distance (1 miles) from RCC stop
I-93 North/South
10 minutes drive from Exit 18, VERY limited on street parking
Thanks to our supporters & Project Partners!
“Rarely does a project provide such a multitude of positive benefits for the community—Passive House affordable apartments, homeownership and workspace opportunities for artists, an art gallery, retail, and a new home for Jean Appolon Expressions and Haley House Bakery & Café.”