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SomArt Space Space to create new work. A program of the Somerville Arts Council.

ManipuloFriday, October 16, 2026 - Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmManipulo transforms the stage into a liv...
10/12/2026

Manipulo
Friday, October 16, 2026 - Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Manipulo transforms the stage into a living Japanese garden. Instead of raked sand and still stones, audiences find tables, dancers, and loose stones waiting to be placed. As audience members move the stones — arranging them, testing their weight, deciding where they belong — the dancers respond in kind, and the sound of stone meeting table is captured by contact microphones and turned into live music. The pace, the shape of the space, and the relationships between performers all shift depending on what the audience chooses to do. No two performances unfold the same way twice.

Manipulo is created by TALVEZ, a contemporary dance company based in Quito, Ecuador, under the direction of Marcela Correa. This fall, TALVEZ tours to Somerville to restage the piece with local dancers and musicians, culminating in two performances at SomArt @ the Hive.

Get your tickets here: https://somartspace.org/events/manipulo/

There are lots of weekly dance classes to choose from at SomArt Space @ The Hive this week with some special new edition...
09/21/2026

There are lots of weekly dance classes to choose from at SomArt Space @ The Hive this week with some special new editions!

For the full list of class offerings, please visit our website at:
https://somartspace.org/classes-the-hive/

Dance ChurchSunday, September 13, 2026 - Sunday, August 29, 2027, 10:00 am - 11:30 amWhat to know:Dance Church® is an al...
09/17/2026

Dance Church
Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Sunday, August 29, 2027, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

What to know:
Dance Church® is an all-levels movement class taught by professional dance artists that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing. Designed for people of all shapes and sizes, backgrounds and identities, Dance Church is a communal space for people who want to move their bodies.

The teacher leads class in a series of movement cues, accompanied by a curated playlist of multi-genre pop music. The format is open but guided throughout. No prior dance experience necessary, but open mindedness is a prerequisite.

Dance Church classes are offered in dance spaces across the country. Our mission is to bring the joy and release of dance to every body, while supporting dance artists and partner organizations, and making connections between class takers and the dance world.

Dance Floor Tips:
– Arrive 5-15 minutes before class, no late entry permitted
– Teachers lead classes from the center of the space and we change our facing often
– We like our music loud, and the tempo is upbeat and energetic
– When you cannot hear or see the teacher, let other class takers be your guide
– No talking allowed, but singing is highly encouraged
– We move through various actions and coordinations throughout class, there is no learning choreography
– At times we move around the space, we go down to the floor and we hold hands briefly
– You can always modify as you need — go bigger, smaller, faster, slower as you please
– When in doubt, just dance.

What should I bring?
– Clothing that you’re comfortable moving and sweating in
– We recommend taking class barefoot or in socks
– Clean studio sneakers allowed if you have a personal need, please be mindful.
– Water bottle
– Face mask (optional)
– Earplugs (optional, available upon request)

Find more information here: https://somartspace.org/events/dance-church/

There are lots of weekly dance classes to choose from at SomArt Space! Here is what we have this week. For the full lis...
09/08/2026

There are lots of weekly dance classes to choose from at SomArt Space! Here is what we have this week.

For the full list of class offerings, please visit our website at:
https://somartspace.org/classes-the-hive/

Join us for MEET v10 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at SomArt @ the Hive!MEET is a night where artis...
09/04/2026

Join us for MEET v10 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at SomArt @ the Hive!

MEET is a night where artists from all disciplines come together through improvisation and performance. This is a space to collide sound, movement, and image, and to explore new collaborations across disciplines.

You can register for MEET v10 on our website at the link below: https://somartspace.org/events/meet-v10/

New Class!! A Contemporary Dance class that brings community to the forefront while building a practice that encourages ...
08/27/2026

New Class!!

A Contemporary Dance class that brings community to the forefront while building a practice that encourages going beyond the threshold of a tired body. Excited to teach this class, as I bring movers to try from contemporary dance all the way to social dance styles. From sore bodies to sweaty bodies. All with community building in the forefront of it all.

📍SomArt The Hive
🗓️ Wednesdays, Sept 2- Dec 16
🕰️ 4:30-6pm
💵Sliding Scale $10-20

For more information visit our website at:
https://somartspace.org/classes-the-hive/

Address

561 Windsor, Suite 401A
Somerville, MA
02145

Opening Hours

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

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+16178632550

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