Open Art Share
2018-08-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States

GIRL: Girls of Summer
2018-08-24 21:00 - 23:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
This Friday GIRL is BACK and just in time to say goodbye to Summer in full female fashion.
Early in the night, Gloucester’s sad boi Paul will be playing classic 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s dance-pop, R&B and trip hop.
Resident DJ, Co-host of GIRL and everyone’s favorite fashionista funk monster Snackzilla will be sharing the 1 and 2 with Gloucester’s DJ Salomon spinning House, techno, UK Garage and 90’s hip hop.
Party starts at 9pm
$10 cover
18+
BYOBeverages
MAGMA IS A JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!
Come ready to DANCE and if you bring alcoholic beverages, be ready to show ID! 😉
“You don’t be have to be a lady to be a GIRL”

MAGMA Open House
2018-08-26 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Learn about our programming, see the studio, meet staff, and take a couple sample classes.
12:15-12:30 Contemporary Modern
12:45-1pm Ballet
1:15-1:30 Creative Movement
1:45-2:00 Capoeira

MAGMA at Block Party!
2018-08-31 18:50 - 19:20
Come check us out, West End Stage, in front of Sargent House on Main Street Gloucester.
Trio of short dances highlighting styles you can study at MAGMA, with MAGMA students and faculty.
Plus, kids from Pathways for Children dancing a Hip Hop choreography created by MAGMA partner and teacher Nancy Steele, in collaboration with the kids.

Schooner Festival Session with Emerald Rae and Larry Young
2018-09-02 20:00 - 22:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
During Gloucester Schooner Festival weekend, join musicians Emerald Rae and Larry Young for a night of maritime music and beyond, dancing, and other surprises in this session-style evening at MAGMA. B.Y.O.B. $15 at the door, $12 in advance. BUY TICKETS

Children's Program Fall Term begin
2018-09-10 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Fall Term Sept. 10 – Dec. 2
No classes for Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25
Final Presentation Classes week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2

Improv Jam
2018-09-14 17:00 - 18:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Every second Friday of the month, MAGMA hosts an Improv Jam for movers, musicians, actors- anyone who wants to create live art in real time. There is a compositional skills/listening warm-up from 5-5:30pm, followed by an open jam from 5:30 – 6:30pm.

Celtic Ceilidh Workshop
2018-09-16 12:30 - 14:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Emerald Rae will be leading three Celtic Ceilidh Workshops this Fall!
Sundays September 16, October 14, and November 18 12:30-2pm
Easy and fun group dances from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and America. Emerald will turn the studio into an old-fashioned dance hall with live fiddle music and and a brief history of each dance. Get ready to swing, laugh and make new friends.
All generations and levels welcome.

Global Equinox Dance Party
2018-09-22 15:00 - 17:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Equinox Global Dance Party/performance space

Come celebrate the Equinox with us! On Saturday September 22, 3pm EST, MAGMA is hosting a Global Dance Party, aided by the conference meeting software Zoom.

This little event is an experiment in online connectivity, creating a platform for folks around the globe to “call in” to our dance party at MAGMA. They will be projected in large sale o the wall, dancing with us, offering performances and movement games for us all to play.

This event is FREE!

Mercury House
2018-09-28 21:00 - 23:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
DJs Oceanize, Kissinger, and Metakosmia
$10

Cables and Lines CD Release and Open Door benefit
2018-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the Cables and Lines CD Release show in Gloucester, MA!
And not only does your ticket get you into the show… but you get a CD too…. AND a portion of profits is donated to the Open Door. (www.foodpantry.org)
This event is now BYOB and there will be snacks for snackin’
We’re also super excited to announce that JOSH CARESS will be opening this event. We love him.
PURCHASE CD: www.cablesandlines.com
PRETTY PICTURES: Instagram @cablesandlines

Ecstatic Dance with DJ Blue Spectral Monkey
2018-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Connection and compassion, curiosity and creativity are the guides in this non-judgmental space for dancing, meditating, and moving. DJ Blue Spectral Monkey brings his veteran skills on the turntables to give us the sonic space in which to play. Supervised kids welcome (and free).
About Blue Spectral Monkey: Exploring electronic music since 1994 with an open mind and a seemingly infinite music collection, BSM creates a seamless audio adventure to move your body and mind. Expect unheard sounds from around the world, designed to enliven the spirit and capture the magic that only music can express. https://www.mixcloud.com/bluespectralmonkey/

Master class with Alexandra Berger
2018-10-13 13:00 - 16:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Contemporary Modern Dance and Gyrokinesis
with Alexandra Berger
$25 in advance / $30 at the door

Berger’s Modern Technique Class combines a physicality & progression rooted in the technique of Merce Cunningham with the dynamic & energetic principles of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. Beginning with exercises that explore movement through the torso, arms, legs, & feet in all possibilities of direction, the class progresses to emphasize athleticism, musicality, & dynamic shift.
A fluid non-weight-bearing yoga for the spine, GYROKINESIS® focuses on opening up the joints and muscles from the inside outward through movement. Starting in a seated posture, the class warms up with gentle spinal motions in all directions, utilizing an active breath to slowly deepen the action. Adding in the legs and then moving to the floor, the class gets in touch with every part of the body with a focus on expansion through strength in the core. GYROKINESIS®, as the non-machine format of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, is gentle enough for a non-mover, yet can work deep enough for a very active individual, providing an excellent form of cross-training for any athlete. A person who adds GYROKINESIS® into their regular routine will find more ease of movement in their daily life.

ALEXANDRA BERGER is a founding member of Dusan Tynek Theatre, and has also performed with, among others, Pat Catterson, Merce Cunningham (RUG 2007), Douglas Dunn, Matthew Mohr, Roz Newman, Sally Silvers, & Matthew Westerby. She also currently tours with Transcultural Protocol, conceived and directed by Rachel Monosov & Admire Kamudzengerere. In addition to dancing, Alexandra ascribes to the Gyrotonic Expansion System® through the lineage of Juergen Bamberger & Hilary Cartwright, teaching at Fluid Fitness in Manhattan and privately in Manhattan & Brooklyn. Alexandra holds a B.F.A. from The New School.

Celtic Ceilidh Workshop 2
2018-10-14 12:30 - 14:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States

Cirquetober
2018-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
What Time is it Mr. Fox and Seaside Circus present
Cirquetober
an evening of live music, aerial silks, trapeze, and more!
BUY TICKETS

Cirquetober
2018-10-27 19:30 - 22:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
What Time is it Mr. Fox and Seaside Circus present
Cirquetober
an evening of live music, aerial silks, trapeze, and more!
SOLD OUT!

Mercury House
2018-11-03 21:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
DJs Kissinger and Oceanize

$10 at door

Monthly Improv Jam
2018-11-09 17:00 - 18:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Dancer, movers, musicians, actors ….
Join us for our monthly Improv jam!
5:00 – 5:30pm compositional skills warm-up
5:30-6:30pm open jam

Celtic Ceilidh Workshop 3
2018-11-18 12:30 - 14:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States

Pie Day Mandala Dance
2018-11-23 20:00 - 23:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Dear Friends & Dancers,
We are thrilled to offer this 2nd Annual FRIDAY PIE DAY MANDALA DANCE in GLOUCESTER MA at MAGMA!! Though our roots are in Western MA we are taking Mandala on the road to the hometown of Jon&Lisa (“Wake Up Spirit” and “Primal Roots”) to offer up a very special night at the MAGMA. Mandala dance is a truly special and unique dance co-created by the Mandala Group and the participants, where we are blessed to be able to share a journey of movement, sound, spoken word , and the creation of a mandala… Implicit in this is an invitation to shake off all that PIE to incrEDIBLE LIVE MUSIC & DRUMS!Admission $15 online presale BUY TICKETS
$10-20 at the door (sliding scale)
All ages (kids free with supervision)
Be sure to follow us at Mandala Dance
and join our Group Mandala Dance Community
For more information about the event, facilitators, guidelines and boundaries check out our website at Mandaladance.net

Fall Term ends
2018-12-02 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Children’s Enrollments
Fall Term Sept. 10 – Dec. 2

Children's Winter Term begins
2018-12-03
Winter Term December 3 – March 17
Demonstration Class Performance week March 11-17
Holiday Break: December 24 – January 5
February Vacation Break : February 17-23

american/woman Betsy Miller Dance Projects
2018-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
MAGMA and Trident Live Art Series present
american / woman

what does it mean to be a woman?
what does it mean to be a woman in America?
Betsy Miller is collaborating women dance artists across the country!
The first phase of the american / woman project includes collaborations with New England dance artists:
Shura Baryshnikov (RI)
Ali Kenner Brodsky (MA)
Alexandra James (ME)
Kellie Ann Lynch & Rachel Boggia (CT)
Jessie Jeanne Stinnett (NH)
Lida Winfield (VT)
TICKETS
$20 General Admission – $15 online presale BUY NOW
$15 Student Tickets – $10 online presale BUY NOW
www.betsymillerdanceprojects.com

american / woman Betsy Miller Dance Projects
2018-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States

NO IMPROV JAM
2018-12-14 17:00 - 18:30
Improv jam cancelled this month. Please join us in January!

Introduction to Indian Fusion Belly Dance - POSTPONED
2018-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
This workshop has been postponed – please check back soon for the new date
Introduction to Indian Fusion Belly Dance with Kalidasi
Photographer Ericaseye
The classical and folk dances of India offer a rich tapestry of movement expressions, storytelling, and acrobatic skill. Every facet of the body is utilized and expressed through the dance and offers a glimpse into the power and beauty of the human body’s ability to express the realities of our ordinary lives as well as that of Infinite Consciousness. This masterclass will introduce students to the the technique and nuances unique to Indian dance and how we layer it on to belly dance movements to create a beautiful blend of the two. We will also touch on the history, mythology, and devotional elements that influence and support our dance.
$45 full tuition, payable at the door, or online after Dec. 1
$40 early bird discount – buy in the studio or online before Dec. 1 BUY ONLINE NOW
sliding scale available, please inquire to director@magma.center

Master Class Includes:
*Classical and Folk inspired warm up
*Introduction to “Lasya” & “Tandava”: foundational movement principles of Classical Indian dance that embody the energies of the Divine Feminine and Masculine.
*Introduction to the nuances of Indian dance, e.g. eyes (dristi) and neck movements (grebe), mudras, expressions, and story telling.
* Introduction to core belly dance technique
* Indian dance drills based on the movements of Odissi, Kathak, and Rajasthani folk.
* A fun Indian Fusion belly dance choreography to tie it all together!
BIO:
Kalidasi is a multifaceted dancer from Boston, MA. who specializes in elegantly and ethically fusing classical Indian and belly dance. In her professional work, she has developed a dance style called “Anandamayi Belly Dance” or “Bliss-Permeated” Belly Dance that brings the ancient Vedic principles of sacred dance into the movements of belly dance. Her dance and instruction is informed by her fifteen years of study in tribal fusion bellydance, Shakespearean theatre, Horton technique of Modern dance, and the classical Indian dances Odissi, Bharatnatyam, and Kathak; She studied Bharatnatyam with Deepa Srinath in Boston, and currently studies within the Mohapatra lineage of Odissi under her master teachers Colleena Shakti and Sudhansu Puhan in Pushkar, Rajasthan and locally with Mouli Pal. In 2012 she had the honor of performing Odissi at the Pushkar Temple Dance Festival, in Pushkar India, produced annually by the Shakti School of Dance and the Old Rang Nath temple. Kalidasi was also a principal member of Boston-based Vadalna Tribal Dance Company, directed by Naraya Ligouri from 2009-2015. She has trained extensively with internationally renowned teachers Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, Ashley Lopez, Colleena Shakti, Mardi Love, Miriam Peretz, and Amar Gamal. Kalidasi continues to teach workshops and perform internationally and is passionate about teaching the healing powers of this beautiful art form.

Mercury House
2018-12-15 21:00 - 23:59 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Our illustrious DJ night

DJs Oceanize and Kissinger

Libations, Hijinx, Uninhibited Dancefloor

$10

Welcome Yule! A Midwinter Celebration
2018-12-21 20:00 - 21:30 | MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
A Celebration of the Midwinter based in folk traditions – music, dance, songs, myth and legends.
A multi-generational cast will lead the celebration.
Opportunities to participate in the singing and dancing.
Join us on the longest night and share the light of the New Year!
Tickets at the door.
Adults ~ $15
Children ~ $10, Under 5 years ~ free
Family Cap ~ $40
funded in part with a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency

Solstice Women's Circle
2018-12-22 14:00 - 17:00
Join Amanda Curcuru and Amanda Breton for an afternoon of
Solstice magic and medicine. We will come together to relax,
replenish and nourish ourselves in community, together amplifying our intentions and wellbeing in rituals for the coming season.
Visit the facebook event for more info!

MAGMA closed
2018-12-23 08:00 - 17:00
WINTER BREAK

DECEMBER 23- 29
