JAE for youths
JAE Youth Apprenticeship Program
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
Details
The JAE Youth Apprenticeship Program is designed to educate local youth in the art of dance, specifically Haitian Folkloric and Modern, while fostering resilient character traits through social connection and movement.
JAE views dance as a profound form of healing. The program includes a vital Social Emotional Component that centers on self-awareness, confidence, and connection amongst peers. The Youth Program’s curriculum is infused with the signature choreographic style of Artistic Director Jean Appolon, which elegantly fuses traditional Haitian folkloric dance with two renowned modern techniques:
Horton Technique: Developed by Lester Horton and popularized by the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, this technique focuses on a progressive series of exercises designed to develop a dancer’s strength, flexibility, and musicality.
Dunham Technique: Created by Katherine Dunham, this technique is rooted in Caribbean and African cultures, emphasizing a polyrhythmic style of continual motion.
Please note: Youth Apprentices are asked to attend at least 11 of the 12 rehearsals and must be available to perform at the JAE Dance Center on Saturday, December 5 from 6pm to 8pm.
Instructors
Jean Appolon and Meg McGrath
Dates
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
September 10th – December 3rd
NO CLASS: November 26th
Pricing
Pricing: Full Tuition: $240
Neighborhood Rate: $60
JAE is proud to offer a Neighborhood Rate for community members who live in the 02119 zip code. To access this rate, please attend your first class in person and bring proof of address with 02119 zip code (ID or piece of mail).
Community Supported Rate: $120
Available once per month, up yo four times per season. See rules* below.
Promo Code: 125LDCDYA926
*Do you need a discount? Use the promo code for a Community Supported spot – up to 4 times per season. Or reach out to us privately at admin@jeanappolonexpressions.org. Your participation is important to us!
“Thanks to JAE, my passion for dance was reignited, and I learned the importance of community and collaboration. JAE gave me a place to grow, to be supported. Whenever I have time to come back for a Saturday class, I’m always filled with excitement – to see familiar faces, to be welcomed back into this incredible community, and to be surrounded by such exuberant positivity.”
Shobi Steen former Teen Apprentice