MAGMA Philosophy
Dance is an artistic expression that has been meaningful to young and old across cultures and throughout human history- from sacred rituals, to folk dances, to the professional stage. Introducing young people to this rich world of dance, and the rewarding practice of developing one’s body and mind through a physical discipline, is one of our most important and beloved jobs here at MAGMA. ….Read More
Spring session Feb 26-June 10 registration is now live! Sign up from the class descriptions below. Or go to this landing page, find your class on the list, and hit “Sign Up”
Fall/Winter/Spring Semester classes are approximately 12 weeks with classes meeting once a week. Tuition information
Class descriptions
Creative Movement – Monday 3:30
Creative movement is a playful introduction to the joys of dancing, with a focus on dance steps and patterns, relationship to music, and storytelling through movement.
Pre-Ballet – Friday 4:00
Pre-Ballet is a stepping stone to the formal dance technique classes that follow in the MAGMA program. The class introduces basic classical ballet technique and class structure, together with fun movement games and improvisations. A great introduction to dance study for the young student.
Ballet – Mon Ballet II Tues Ballet I Thurs Ballet III Sat Ballet I/II
Ballet at MAGMA offers classical ballet technique taught methodically and safely to give the young dancer a solid foundation in their dance training, and a disciplined, thoughtful environment to develop in. Classes focus on development of strength, flexibility, body awareness, musicality and artistry.
Boys Beginner Ballet – Wed 4:00
A special beginner class just for boys! Listed for ages 6-11, but older kids are welcome. This non-performing class gives a solid introduction to classical Ballet training.
Contemporary Modern – Modern II Mon 4:30
Dance technique classes with influence from the Modern Dance lineage, with a thorough development of movement vocabulary and implementation into dance phrases.
Contemporary + Improv – Saturday 11am
A contemporary modern dance technique class enriched by improvisation exercises to encourage and develop the individual creative voice of each student.
Strength and Skills – Friday 4:15
Strength and Skills is an all ages (6+) kids class for a fun, high-energy mix of conditioning, agility training, and strength building. Work on skills like handstands, cartwheels and other inversions, splits, turns, and jumps.
Kids’ Capoeira – Sunday 12:00
We are offering a Level I class for ages 5-13. See class description below,
Capoeira – see adult class page for sign-up
This Afro-Brazilian art form combines elements of dance, martial arts, music, and acrobatics into a fluid, no contact game between two players. Training Capoeira develops stamina, strength, flexibility, and self-awareness. Classes led by Ramon Alves, affiliated with the Boston-based group Mandingueiros dos Palmares, Mestre Chuvisco. Ages 13+.
Family Story and Dance – see adult class page for sign up
For children ages 0-6 with their caregiver, come play! Meets every Friday in July. After July we return to hosting class only on the first Friday of the month. $10-20 per family, sliding scale.
This is a theatre class in which the students collaborate to create an original story and then create a performance from that story. A variety of theatre games will serve as inspiration, as we explore character, narrative, and what makes a great story. We will begin each class with movement games that also involve storytelling. Ages 6-9
Teens 15 and older are welcome to take classes in the Adult program.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER: In event of inclement weather, MAGMA follows Gloucester public school cancellations and/or Gloucester snow emergency with regards to class cancellations. Communications with families will be made as soon as possible when we cancel a class.