Dance Complex

Dance Complex The Dance Complex enables the creation, study, and performance of dance. We celebrate the wonder and curiosity of dance for all.
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We sustain artists, audiences, and community through programs that connect movement and ideas. The Dance Complex is a 25+ year old central hub of dance- locally, regionally, and nationally. Our building, an 1884 circa Odd Fellow’s Hall in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge, is home to a crossroads of diverse movers and dancers. We enable the creation, study, and performance of dance; We sustai

n artists, audiences, and the community through programs that connect movement and ideas; We celebrate the wonder and curiosity of dance for all. The Dance Complex is a unique arts center where professional, pre-professional, and recreational movers can find a variety of movement and dance classes, can access affordable studio space, and participate in programs to help strengthen their choreographic, performance, and production skills. We invite the community to join us for over 100 concerts a year in our theatre and studios. Those who dance, teach and create within our studios receive valued space in a supportive environment for affordable rental rates. Founded by members of the local dance community, The Dance Complex is sustained by a staff of artist/administrators, resident companies and artists, renowned teaching artists, a working board of directors and a corps of volunteer Work Study Program participants.

The Dance Complex presents Fall Into Dance, in collaboration with ArtsBoston and Boston Dance Alliance! Join us on Frida...
08/27/2026

The Dance Complex presents Fall Into Dance, in collaboration with ArtsBoston and Boston Dance Alliance! Join us on Friday, 9/18 to raise a toast to the Greater Boston dance community's 2026-27 season and kick off The Dance Complex's 35th Anniversary Year!

Dance audiences and enthusiasts, artists, dance presenters, and venue hosts are invited to gather for an evening of connection, celebration, and movement as we leap into a new season of dance creation and performance.

The evening will feature a presentation highlighting Greater Boston's upcoming dance season, mini speed dating inspired live presentations from regional dance presenters, and a mini dance lesson and performance by local dance artist Anjali Nath.

To learn more or register for this free event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-into-dance-tickets-1996167105548?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Dancing Outdoors with Cambridge Plays is back!Join The Dance Complex on August 20th, 5:30 - 7:15pm, for a combination of...
08/13/2026

Dancing Outdoors with Cambridge Plays is back!

Join The Dance Complex on August 20th, 5:30 - 7:15pm, for a combination of mini dance lessons and dance parties, tucked right into Central Square. The 15 minute Bhangra and Salsa lessons, led by Boston Bhangra and Salsa Ricura, will alternate with high-energy freestyle parties where you can let loose and feel the joy of music and movement in community.

No prior dance experience is needed - make an evening of it with multiple sessions or drop by on your way about town!
*Rain date: Thursday, August 27

Did you know that cultural participation improves mental well-being? The Dance Complex is a proud partner with both Soci...
08/06/2026

Did you know that cultural participation improves mental well-being? The Dance Complex is a proud partner with both SocialRx and the Card to Culture program to keep the arts accessible.

SocialRx is an organization that connects healthcare providers with community resources that support health and well-being beyond traditional medical care. Individuals may be referred to dance classes, performances, and community events at The Dance Complex as part of a holistic approach to wellness. Whether it's moving your body, reducing stress, building confidence, or connecting with others, dance can play an important role in overall health.

The Card to Culture program is a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector to make cultural participation more accessible for all Massachusetts residents.

We're honored to be part of these networks that recognize the arts as an essential part of a healthy, connected community.

Learn more about our classes, performances, and events - and celebrate the power of dance to support wellness.

Wendy Jehlen/ANIKAYA is bringing Sacred Spaces - Expanded, a site specific performance workshop, to The Dance Complex Au...
08/04/2026

Wendy Jehlen/ANIKAYA is bringing Sacred Spaces - Expanded, a site specific performance workshop, to The Dance Complex August 17-22!

In this multigenerational workshop, participants will engage with the many facets of creating performance for public space. Each day will be divided into time working both in studio and on site at various locations in Cambridge, and by the end of the workshop, participants will create, perform and document their own collaborative works.

The “core” group will work throughout the week, experimenting with movement and bringing these smaller moments into the collection of dances to be shared on the final day. On Saturday, we will have an open workshop toward the creation of one larger group piece. While attending the full week may provide a deeper engagement with the process, it is possible to attend Saturday only.

Payment is on a sliding scale, with options from free to $125. While no payment is required, we appreciate your contributions towards offsetting the costs of this program!

Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-spaces-expanded-with-wendy-jehlenanikaya-registration-1990435555327?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Save the date!Join us on Friday, September 18 at 6:30pm for Fall into Dance, the annual event that in 2026 will kick off...
08/01/2026

Save the date!

Join us on Friday, September 18 at 6:30pm for Fall into Dance, the annual event that in 2026 will kick off The Dance Complex's 35th anniversary year and celebrate the opening of the Greater Boston dance community's 2026-27 season, presented in collaboration with Boston Dance Alliance!

Artists, audiences, and regional presenters are invited to gather for an evening of connection, celebration, and movement as we leap into a new season of creative possibility.

More information and registration coming soon!

Darnell "Snoopy" Brown is bringing The Mixtape Series to The Dance Complex on Friday 8/7 from 6:30-8pm!{The BluePrint} i...
07/30/2026

Darnell "Snoopy" Brown is bringing The Mixtape Series to The Dance Complex on Friday 8/7 from 6:30-8pm!

{The BluePrint} is where Hip Hop history, foundation, and artistry meet. This intermediate–advanced class blends nonstop grooves, movement drills, and core theories like Bounce, Rock, Levels, Footwork and Music Structure to strengthen your craft. Each session builds into choreography and freestyle development, focusing on performance, confidence, and authentic expression.

Ending with a vibe session that highlights freestyle, freedom, joy, and community—making the dance your own language. “Inspire to Create, Create to Inspire”

Learn more about this workshop series through the link in our bio or at www.dancecomplex.org/workshops

Allison Talis returns to The DC with Soul Dance on August 1, 8 15 & 22!Soul Dance is a guided improvisational movement p...
07/27/2026

Allison Talis returns to The DC with Soul Dance on August 1, 8 15 & 22!

Soul Dance is a guided improvisational movement practice that engages somatic awareness to facilitate personal growth, emotional well-being, and collective healing. Through verbal instructions, participants are invited to explore, in their own bodies way, a variety of movement patterns, physical inquiries, and focal points. Participants of all experience levels, bodies, and identities are welcome.

Learn more about this workshop series through the link in our bio or at www.dancecomplex.org/workshops

07/26/2026

For decades, The Dance Complex has been more than a place to dance. It has been a home for movement, culture, and connection.

From the rhythms you hear through the windows on Mass Ave to the global traditions practiced inside, spaces like this are part of what makes Central Square unlike anywhere else.

We sat down with Peter to talk about why creating space for artists and cultures to thrive matters, and how The Dance Complex continues to help make Central Square a true global village.

The doors are open. The cultures are alive. The World Lives Here. Peter DiMuro

Video by David Matthews

Cassandre Charles is bringing a Happy Hour Dance Sessions workshop to The Dance Complex on Saturdays August 1, 8, 15 & 2...
07/26/2026

Cassandre Charles is bringing a Happy Hour Dance Sessions workshop to The Dance Complex on Saturdays August 1, 8, 15 & 22!

Students can expect a focused warmup, fun choreography to the music genre of the day, and a sassy environment set up for video recording yourself! The choreo is adaptable – wear heels or not, dance in a chair, wheelchair, etc. This workshop will take place in Studio 7, a fully accessible ground floor level studio.

**This is also an excellent and highly recommended opportunity to get ready for Slutcracker 2026 auditions!**

Learn more and register for this workshop on our website www.dancecomplex.org/workshops

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536 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02139

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Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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