Contra dance is a kind of social dance with live music where a caller teaches the figures.  You don't need to come with a partner, and while there is a short lesson before each of our dances it's optional.  Most people learn contra dancing by doing it. It looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beOFeIIk4KY You should wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily in.  High heels don't work well.  We'll have water but if you'd like to save cups bringing a water bottle is good.

This group is for dance enthusiasts, dancers, students, teachers and basically everyone that has SOMETHING to do with dance. Boston Dance Alliance is an organization that represents dance in the Greater Boston area. That means we have concert listings, classes, workshops, participatory dance listings (salsa, swing, etc.).

Are you looking for a new activity where you can combine exercise with meeting new people? Are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars and been curious about ballroom and latin dance? Have you always wanted to dance but didn't have a partner? Meet other newcomers to ballroom dance in a beginner class taught by a professional dancer in a casual environment. Build networks and friendships over a foxtrot or salsa! In this class, we will teach basic movements of a variety of dances. No prior experience …

What I will be teaching you, you already know. All of us have a body in which we experience and interact with life. But have you ever thought about how our body is really just the house for our soul? Inside us reside the images and narratives of who we are- everything that has ever happened to us. The idea behind my original creation, Fusion-Improvisation, is that if we can engage and refine the vessel we call body, there is no limit to how we can reveal our souls. When we are skilled with our b …

Come move and stretch gently. The class focus is balance and gentle strengthening through the Limon and other dance techniques. We begin with a gentle floor warm up and work our way to standing and flowing through basic technique and phrases that are age appropriate and yet challenging.

Bliss Dance is a moving meditation done to passionate world music in a supportive circle of community. The village style dances are fairly simple and accessible, and taught anew every time. When the body is engaged in these basic, rhythmic motions, and simultaneously resonating to powerful music, mind, body and spirit become integrated. We set our intentions, focus awareness on the candle flame in the center, and lean into the comforting sensation of being held in the circle. The dances start of …

Lulu Levona *aka* Lulu Hoop is a former member of Naya's Trance Belly Dance (Portland, ME) and former founder/director of UMaine Belly Dancers (Orono, ME). She has been belly dancing since 2002 and sharing the love with her students since 2004. Since moving to California in 2008 she has immersed herself in her hoop dance studies, founded the Orange County Hoop Jam group to promote hoop dance in the OC, recieved certification as a Group Fitness Instructor through AFAA and begun training as a yoga …

Ever wonder why it takes 2 to tango? Come find out in this exciting meetup group. We bring you to Boston's best dance studio for Tango through Introductory classes followed by general dancing.  In between the class and the dance we mingle with a FREE cup of coffee downstairs, courtesy of Cafe Tango. No Partner is necessary! singles & mixed/same gender couples welcome. The fee is for studio rental and it is modest.  JOIN US!

Contra Dance for All @ MIT Several Tuesdays per month. Great live music every time! MIT students and the general public are welcome at all our dances. Most dances are in the Student Center (84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA). No partner or experience is necessary. All dances are taught.

Dance Days Boston - Arlington feature a one hour cardio dance workout at your level to help you enjoy life a bit more. Using Guinea and other African dance as well as HipHop and Jerk, Fanta will weave an hour of shear delight. Dance Days are on Mondays at 6PM at The DrumRoom, 50 Tufts Street, (Gibbs School), Arlington, MA 02474 Lost Call 617.686.6080 Easy to get to and easier to park! Come join at whatever level of fitness you are at. Fanta is great at making it work for all. 4 - 84! If y …

The idea for this meetup is to get together a fun-loving group of young people in our near 20s and 30s who enjoy dancing, particularly in the style of Kpop idol groups(though dances don't have to be limited to this type of music ^^). We will get together, learn and practice dances, and hopefully have opportunities to perform them! There will be informal meetings where everyone can attend and learn dances...and then if enough interest is shown, we can have more formal meetings for people who woul …

Are you looking for a fun and interesting way to stay fit? Are you interested in language or culture? Do you want to make new friends? This is a group for anyone interested in Brazil, Brazilian culture, dance, especially Afro Brazilian, samba and samba-reggae, and Portuguese language. I started this group to get the word out about our classes which incorporate basic Portuguese language skills and basic dance. Each class is an active cardio workout, too. Whether you're a Brazil-enthusiast, langua …

We are all about fusion of ethnic/urban dance styles from various parts of the world: Bollywood, Hip Hop, Latin, and more! We are individuals and teams passionate about spreading the joy and benefits of dance, along with the messages of greater good organizations committed to sustainable community change and development.

Revelry parties are for singles* and couples who love to dance, make new friends and have fun, creative experiences. Events will range from warm, casual house parties to larger, themed, multi-media dance events. As the group grows, our more creative events may even include art installations, performance art or other fun interactive opportunities.  Adults of all ages welcome. (some dances will have specific age ranges).  Music will include DJ’s as well as live bands. *Singles will be able to ide …

http://www.meetup.com/AfricaTravel/ca... Trip To Africa! November 15 ~ December 9, 2013 DrumConnection is taking a TRIP TO AFRICA! Come join us and make your reservations soon. Join us at this informational meeting where you’ll meet others who may travel with us! Find out what it’s all about! Video, discussion, refreshments. More info: http://www.triptoafrica.org WELCOME TO GUINEA! Study djembe and dunun drumming in Africa with masters of the craft in a true cultural and musical immersion. Dru …

This is a great opportunity to meet nice people from the Brazilian community in the Greater Boston Area, to go dancing and join a lot of Brazilian and Latin cultural events!

BostonZydeco is dedicated to growing and supporting the community of dancers who enjoy the musical heritage of Southeast Louisiana. Zydeco is an energetic partner dance with nuance and playfulness to music with a lively beat blending creole, rock, and blues rhythms. We sponsor monthly dances with live music from Fall to Spring featuring bands from New England as well as Louisiana. Lessons are given before each dance in this social dancing environment. Come learn the dance, enjoy the music and be …

This group is for those "Young Professional" singles who enjoy dancing to current music (house music, current pop, hip hop, rock, international house beats)! The focus is on current pop & house music. This will be a fun way to connect with other individuals who enjoy energetic, upbeat, fast-paced dancing! We will go dancing to fun dance clubs and dance, dance, dance all night! We'll focus on contemporary dance venues in Cambridge & Boston. Photo Requirement: A visible face photo is required on …

If you can walk, you can dance tango! Learn, live, and practice tango while meeting other dancers in Boston and New England in a relaxed, friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. All of our events and workshops are carefully tailored, meant for people who will truly appreciate Argentine tango dance and music. WORKSHOPS: We do our best to offer workshops free of charge (depending on our deal with dancing studios) but donations are accepted. This sum of money is then donated to a local charity or …

If you’ve been searching for a High Energy Class with Pulsating Music, and Funky Dance Moves… THIS IS THE ZUMBA CLASS YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!!!! You’ll sweat & groove to the beat for an exhilarating 60 minutes and leave fitter, happier, and healthier. You'll learn Latin moves like: Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba, and Cumbia. You'll also learn International dances like: Bhangra, and Reggaeton. One of Boston's Best Zumba Studios by CBS Local Boston! Voted as BEST 2012 Zumba Class by Boston A-L …

Meet other local Hand-Drummers who are interested creating community through the rich history of Africa and its people. Drum Circles are a great way to stay connected to our inner rhythms. Please join us with any drum you have or with your dancing feet! We would also welcome singers and griots! Stringed instruments and flutes. Come ALL to help create a healing African village here in Boston. "I am more than ever convinced, from my experience with you and others at the DrumConnection over the pas …

Uptempo, downtempo and everything in between, as long as it makes you want to dance!

Ever feel like you would rather dance to A23 than Jay-Z? Or when KMFDM came to town, did you wish you had a big group of friends to go to the show with? Boston GIEMC is your one-stop reference for you to find company for those club nights and concerts you want to go to or never heard about. As a community, we can find the sorts of people we want to spend time with and from there, we can do anything together. Shopping trips, goth picnics, and a monthly meetup at a restaurant to get to know each o …

Love to discover new music from everywhere? Want to connect with great musicians from around the globe and other (world) music lovers from around Boston? My goal is for this group to be the place where you can meet-up with other like-minded and go to the diverse and eclectic international live music scene happening in all of New England! This group is not more mine than yours. Anyone can organize a meet-up just email me and I'll have you as an assistant organizer or change a posted event to be a …

As I write this (30 May 2012), we're heading into summer, when everyone is planning vacations and otherwise looking for ways to relax and, especially, to have a good time.  What better way to have a great time than to listen to live music, dance, and meet new people? We have amazing musicians here in Cambridge and Somerville who play at terrific venues like Johnny D's, Atwood's Tavern, The Cantab, Ryles, Club Passim, The Burren, Toad, The Lizard Lounge, The Plough & Stars, Precinct, RADIO, Sally …

Join the rhythm of the sacred drumming circle. Dance to the beat of the drums and sing with the music of the moment. We join together to embody the pulsation of life. Drumming is a great way to build community, to create a sense of togetherness and belonging, and to learn to listen and respond. It is also a way to let go of the cares of the day and allow your body to flow into the rhythm of the moment with no agenda - only the being-ness of now. We welcome you into our circle: be you dancer, sin …

Just a group for fun people who like things a little on the spicy side. Meetup for drinks, dinner, and dancing

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …