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MAGMA Dance Social: Zydeco Swing Dance Party
2017-11-18 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join Mark Scherfling for a one hour lesson in zydeco swing dancing, followed by a dance party so some great zydeco music so you can try out your new moves. No partner necessary! Come as you are and we’ll give you a great night of dancing, music, and fun. B.Y.O.B. Tickets are $12 online presale or $15 at the door.
Mark has been teaching Zydeco and Cajun dance for over 20 years. He is co-chair of BostonZydeco which organizes Zydeco dances to live, New England and Louisiana bands in Watertown, MA. Mark brings a passion for the music, the dance, and a sense of fun to learning partner dancing.

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The Doctor in Spite of Himself
2017-11-10 20:00 - 21:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe kicks off Season 10 with Moliere’s comedy “The Doctor In Spite of Himself.” Under the direction of Nick Neyeloff, the cast features (in no particular order!) Erin Deady, Andy LeBlanc, Stephen Turner, Bethany Willcox, Ray Jenness, Joseph Stiliano, Mark Logan, Willa Brosnihan, Beth Bevins, and Karen Lundh
NEW VENUE: MAGMA, 11 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
TICKETS: $15/ General $10/student $5/Youth under 19
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Punk is the Answer - DJ night
2017-11-10 08:00 - 17:00

Capoeira: Free Demonstration Performance and Workshop
2017-11-05 13:00 - 15:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Come see Mestre Chuvisco’s Boston-based Capoeira group Mandingueiros dos Palmares in a demonstration performance followed by a free workshop on November 5, 1pm-3:30pm
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves acrobatic movements, fight, play, strategy, music, and philosophy into a rhythmic game of real and ritualized combat.

The Doctor in Spite of Himself
2017-11-03 20:00 - 21:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join Cape Ann Shakespeare Company for their rendition of Moliere’s The Doctor in Spite of Himself, Directed by Nick Neyeloff.
Nov. 3-5, and Nov. 10-12
Friday and Saturday 8pm, Sunday 5pm

A Healthy Spine with Denise Sklar
2017-10-24 09:30 - 11:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
A HEALTHY SPINE
A healthy spine is vital to one’s ability to move freely through everyday life as well as to perform the more refined activities such as dance, yoga and sports with coordination, freedom and ease. Based on the principles of GYROTONIC ® and the teachings of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, this series will explore the natural movements of the spine and its potential to move with suppleness, range of motion and strength. All levels of experience are welcome.
Bio: Denise has danced, performed and taught in NYC and Boston for over thirty years and brings a lifetime of experience to her teaching. She has been a certified GYROTONIC® instructor since 2001 and maintains a private practice in Hamilton MA, as well as teaching group classes throughout Boston and the North Shore. In addition, she is currently in training to become a Feldenkrais practitioner.

North Atlantic Dance Theatre
2017-10-21 19:00 - 21:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
North Atlantic Dance Theatre presents 1:2 An Intimate Abstraction.
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One piece of music: Two distinguished works.
Join North Atlantic Dance Theatre’s Black box Ballet series for an evening of exploration to see how one piece of music can inspire two different choreographic gems.
The use of two choreographers to create works on the same piece of music offers audiences a brief glimpse into the mind of each choreographer showcasing the choices, themes, concepts each one has been inspired to create through the music.
Delve into the minds of our choreographers and composer with a Q & A after the show!
Meet our Artists:
Beau Kenyon is a composer of multidisciplinary projects that expand the accessibility of new music through installations, site-specific work, and education outreach. He has collaborated with creative professionals at Urbanity Dance, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Parsons School of Design, and M.I.T. Co-Lab Radio. He most recently served as the Boston Public Library’s first Composer-in-Residence, premiering new multidisciplinary work, creating writing and sound curriculum for teens, and a performing arts discussion group for senior citizens.
Our Choreographers:
Colleen Edwards is a dancer with North Atlantic Dance Theatre who has been broadening her skills as a choreographer. Ms. Edwards has presented many choreographic pieces on main stages around the country including two full-length ballets. Her newest piece is a study of time and history affecting two separate people. The choice to accept ones past and move past or to cling to it therefore forfeiting their control.
Margaret Wiss is interested in the interaction between dance and science. As a choreographer and artist she wishes to reveal the invisible motion of physical forces in the world. Attracted to dynamic movement, which investigates the perception of dance as a scientific sport, she explores the interactions of dance and the environment inside and outside the body.

More info at http://www.nadt.dance

A Healthy Spine with Denise Sklar
2017-10-17 09:30 - 11:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join Denise Skalr for this 5 class series at MAGMA.
A HEALTHY SPINE
A healthy spine is vital to one’s ability to move freely through everyday life as well as to perform the more refined activities such as dance, yoga and sports with coordination, freedom and ease. Based on the principles of GYROTONIC ® and the teachings of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, this series will explore the natural movements of the spine and its potential to move with suppleness, range of motion and strength. All levels of experience are welcome.
Bio: Denise has danced, performed and taught in NYC and Boston for over thirty years and brings a lifetime of experience to her teaching. She has been a certified GYROTONIC® instructor since 2001 and maintains a private practice in Hamilton MA, as well as teaching group classes throughout Boston and the North Shore. In addition, she is currently in training to become a Feldenkrais practitioner.

Alexander Techinque with Larry Young
2017-10-10 09:30 - 23:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States

LATIN DANCE PARTY with GREG COLES
2017-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The first of our Monthly Dance Social at MAGMA, on Saturday October 7 put on your dancing shoes for a great night out. Doors open at 7pm. Greg Coles gives a hour long dance lesson in various Latin Dance styles from 7:30-8:30pm, and then the dance floor is open til 10pm for you to have fun with your new moves! B.Y.O.B. $15 at the door, $12 pre-sale online.
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Alexander Technique with Larry Young
2017-10-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2017-09-26 09:00 - 11:30, 2017-09-19 09:00 - 10:30, 2017-09-12 09:00 - 10:30

FunDead Poetry with Violin Monster
2017-09-23 19:00 - 21:30
FunDead Publications of Salem shows off its latest poetry anthology, Entombed in Verse: An Epitaph for Salem, as selected poets read their work from the book.
Opening Act: Violin Monster www.facebook.com/violinmonster
This event is cosponsored by FunDead Publications, Eastern Point Lit House and Movement Arts Gloucester MA (MAGMA).
$10 Tickets available at EasternPointLitHouse.com

First Capoeira Classes!
2017-09-17 13:00 - 15:30
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Somatic Tuesdays: Alexander Technique with Larry Young
2017-09-05 09:30 - 11:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Alexander Technique offers a simple, practical method for getting rid of unwanted tension in the body and for rediscovering ease in movement while improving coordination, breathing and clarity of thought. Classes will leave you feeling lighter and more free. This workshop is for:
– Performers such as actors, musicians and dancers.
– People with back, neck, and shoulder aches, repetitive stress injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic stress.
– People who use their hands in their work to help other people: bodyworkers, massage therapists, movement educators, performing art teachers, physical therapists, nurses, etc.
SEPTEMBER 5 – OCTOBER 10, $120/series

MAGMA Grand Opening
2017-08-26 17:00 - 19:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us in welcoming this new cultural center for Gloucester and the North Shore! Open house event with refreshments, pop-up performances, and more. Win free classes and performance tickets with raffles to help fund our scholarship program and our state-of-the-art theatrical lighting.
Entrance at 11 Pleasant Street, or handicapped accessible through 186 Main Street, elevator to the 5th floor.
