Improvisation & Performance Series

Every Thursday in July and August, MAGMA will offer a free improvisation workshop at MAGMA as part of Gloucester’s Culture Splash, ancers will then take to the streets and do a short 15-20 minute performance outdoors near another  Culture Splash event.

Ideokinesis Workshop

The Thinking Body: Discovering Your Posture through Ideokinesis  with Kate Tarlow Morgan “Movement resides in thinking and not in muscle.” From Andre Bernard’s Ideokinesis Class, 1982 $20 suggested donation - BUY NOW Through movement, touch and imagery, Ideokinesis opens the door for somato-emotional change, releasing holding patterns and relieving injury. At its best, Ideokinesis broadens

MAGMA Showcase Fundraiser

The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

MAGMA Showcase Fundraiser - at THE CUT Come celebrate MAGMA on September 12 with a special fundraiser performance, featuring work performed by students in the adult dance program. Choreography by Sarah Slifer Swift, Carey McKinley, Dawn Pratson, Sophia Dunzelman, Laura Dow, Jillian Chavez-Oliveira, and Myles Kercher. Proceeds go to supporting performing artists presenting work at MAGMA, and

SING

Our monthly, participatory singing meet-up! Led by Lisa Bouchie, SING is based in improvisatory scores that require no prior musical training, tapping into the joy of singing together! $10 suggested donation at the door

Dance Performance: Sarah Rose, Holly Stone & J.Michael Winward

Canvas - Sarah Rose / Insider Ballroom - Holly Stone & J. Michael Winward TICKETS $20 suggested donation    BUY NOW sliding scale pricing available at the door day of show Canvas is a trio dance performance exploring ideas for spatial design and movement quality from Dotty Kyle's (Sarah's grandma's) oil paintings of New England flora.

Rock Show

with music from Tiffy, Reklama, Beach Plums, Herbaceous Liquor proceeds go to Gaza relief fund, $5-10 suggested donation

Punk Jazz Art Show

MAGMA 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, United States

with music from Law Years, Pierce Fountain Trio, Red Glare, and OrchidBB plus art show and sale $10 at the door

Body-Voice-Rhythm

MAGMA 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, United States

Body-Voice-Rhythm! "Tuesday Trio" series of three workshops. There is a different trio each month. October 8, and 15, 7:15pm  -   $20 per class  SIGN UP An interactive and energetic romp of movement, body percussion and voice, exploring rhythm and a little bit of pitch. A music class through movement! A dance class through music! Open

Lindy Hop workshop

MAGMA 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, United States

Lindy Hop with Maria Kakolowski October 13 & 20, 5-6:00pm Please join us for a special 2-day workshop series on Lindy Hop, a swing partner dance style that is infectiously fun! Cost: $20 per class, or $30 for both.  SIGN UP BIO: Maria was introduced to Lindy Hop in 2004, and has been exploring vintage