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Boston Percussive Dance
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Green Street Studios185 Green St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood: Central Square
- Nearest Transit:
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Brookline St @ Green St (47)
Green St @ Pearl St (47, 64, 70, 70A)
Pearl St @ Franklin St (47)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Fri 10 am - 10 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 7 pm
Sun 11 am - 5:30 pm
5 reviews for Boston Percussive Dance
5 reviews in English
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Review from Elizabeth T.
Jamaica Plain, MA
1/5/2011
Having a background in dance, I can firmly say that Julia is one of the best dance teachers I have taken classes with. I started studying tap with her several years ago in Brookline and was thrilled for her - and her students - when she opened her studio. Despite my dance background, I felt pretty sure tap wasn't my thing but Julia is very encouraging and knows how to teach to different people. She also runs the Beantown Tapfest, has a strong performance background, and always knows of a visiting dancer, band or tap jam to get inspired and practice.
Although I haven't taken any of the Irish step classes with Keiran, I've seen some student performances and they take me back to when I lived in Ireland. They look like so much fun and I hope to try them out when I have the opportunity.
Not to mention, the studio is super close to the T but also near the Green Street parking garage which has to be the absolute cheapest garage in the city. -
Review from Kristeen A.
Medford, MA
9/15/2011
Boston Percussive's Irish step classes are great! They've created a fun supportive atmosphere with a lot of in depth instruction on steps, rhythm, timing and the culture. I've taken classes from Kieran and Siobhan and would recommend both!
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Review from Mandy M.
Somerville, MA
3/31/2011
fun, friendly, and challenging classes!
I have been taking tap classes here for more than a year and hope to never stop. Julia is a great instructor and has a passion for tap that is infectious. -
Review from Suzanne S.
Watertown, MA
10/27/2009
This is a new studio in Central Square close to the Dance Complex. It was founded by tap dancer Julia Boynton and Irish step dancer Kieran Jordan as a home base for tap, Irish step, and other forms of percussive dance. The studio has a new sprung floor perfect for percussive dance. I am taking the beginner Irish Dance class with Kieran and it is such a treat. We are learning both Sean Nos (old style) Irish dancing and step dancing and ceilih dancing. All involve fast footwork and great music! It is much more of a workout than you would expect. And Kieran is such a wonderful person, teacher and dancer. There is a community feeling to this class--already we have been invited to several fun events and people in the class are friendly. You can drop in but I recommend signing up for a whole series as the lessons build on each other and it can be hard if you miss a class. I am loving the class and thoroughly recommend it!
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Review from Amy C.
Somerville, MA
1/11/2011
Julia Boynton is a fantastic teacher. Her classes are incredibly fun and she's great about spotting what your technique problems are, so you can improve. This takes time, energy, attention, and a lot of knowledge, and you don't get this kind of instruction everywhere. She's also patient and supportive. Lastly, tap is probably the most fun you can have standing up--I'm an adult beginner, so if you something you've always wanted to try, do it.
Specialties
Classes in Tap, Irish and Flamenco dance, from beginner to advanced levels.
History
Established in 2009
Founded by tap dancer Julia Boynton and Irish step dancer Kieran Jordan, this new studio has been created as a home base for tap, Irish step, flamenco and other forms of percussive dance.
