JAE Dance Center
A home for dance is NOW OPEN in Nubian Square
About
“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
A Cultural Haven and Hub
Nestled in Nubian Square, the JAE Dance Center is a haven for people of Haitian and Afro-Caribbean descent, and a hub for people of all backgrounds to share experiences. It’s a home for JAE to develop new programs and foster partnerships with like-minded local organizations that boost the health and well-being of our community.
Programs
Programs at the JAE Dance Center
Take a Class
Take an expanded suite of community dance classes, JAE youth programs, and guest artist classes with JAE and our partners!
Community Partnerships
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.
Rehearsals
Watch the company, youth, and JAE Community Dancers rehearse — or book the space for your own company’s rehearsals.
Nurturing Artists
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.
Events
Enjoy performances, showcases, fundraisers, and community events in JAE Dance Center. Maximum occupancy is 80-100 people.
The space
A closer look inside
The JAE Dance Center features a 1,800 sq. ft. sprung-floor dance studio, office with ticket window, restrooms, seating for up to 75 people, a theatrical grid with 60 dedicated outlets, a 40’ mirror/projection wall, and blackbox curtains.
JAE DC is available for classes and community use.
Location
2153 Washington Street Nubian Square, Roxbury
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.
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
Parking
- Bike racks are available on the street.
- Car parking is also available on Washington Street, and there is free parking in the Blaire Lot which is across Washington Street and can be accessed via a driveway on Harrison Street.
JAE DC Funders
Thanks to our supporters and
project partners!
Barr Foundation
City of Boston Office of Arts and Culture
DREAM Collaborative
The Klarman Family Foundation
Mass Cultural Council
New Atlantic Development
Roxbury Main Streets
Yawkey Foundation