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Prerequisite: no prior experience is needed.

Learn to climb, swing, drop, flip, spin, and perform using two vertical lengths of very strong, Aerial Silk material suspended from the ceiling. Work to improve your grip strength, coordination, and flexibility and develop stronger shoulders and abdominals while performing climbs, inversions, holds, and rotations on the silks. Wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing (tights or leggings, no wide-bottom pants) and make sure that your stomach, the backs of the knees, and armpits are covered. All levels are welcome, and some level of core and leg strength is beneficial.

Note: We are under no obligation to accommodate all students for make-up classes or provide a refund for missed classes. We will try to assist students who have missed class due to special circumstances. You must maintain your membership throughout the length of the class in order to pay the member fee. If your membership changes during the series, you will be asked to pay the remainder of the non-member fee.

Refunds will only be provided if requested 7 days before the listed start date of the class or due to a medical situation in which medical documentation is required.

Must be at least 17 years old or receive permission from instructor prior to registration. Email budance@bu.edu for more info.

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Prerequisite: At least one full year of silks and the ability to invert from a climb.

For aerialists already proficient with silks - work on further developing skills from aerial silks skills classes. Students should be comfortable inverting in the air (both straddle inversions and knee hooks) and have experience confidently doing a few different kinds of drops. Students should have at least one full year of aerial experience. This will be a faster-paced class in terms of skill progression and complexity.

Note: We are under no obligation to accommodate all students for make-up classes or provide a refund for missed classes. We will try to assist students who have missed class due to special circumstances. You must maintain your membership throughout the length of the class in order to pay the member fee. If your membership changes during the series, you will be asked to pay the remainder of the non-member fee.

Refunds will only be provided if requested 7 days before the listed start date of the class or due to a medical situation in which medical documentation is required.

Must be at least 17 years old or receive permission from instructor prior to registration. Email budance@bu.edu for more info.

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No prior experience is needed.

New to aerial dance? Learn the foundations for good technique on lyra/aerial hoop and trapeze. Gain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility while building new skills on each apparatus. Class begins with a thorough warmup before moving to basic moves and sequencing on each apparatus. We place emphasis on technique and strength in each move to create confidence and grace in the air. Wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing (tights or leggings, no wide-bottom pants) and make sure that your stomach, the backs of the knees, and armpits are covered.

Required Attire:

• Form fitted clothing required (dance, aerobic or bike wear); supportive undergarments (i.e.,
sports bras, athletic supporters) recommended to ensure comfort and ease - individuals can
determine best options for their body and can consult instructors with any questions.
• Please, no gum or dangerous jewelry.
• Hair secured away from face.
• NO STREET SHOES ALLOWED on dance studio floors or risers at any time. Leave in cubbies.
• Clean sneakers, exclusively designed for studio use only are allowed.

Note: We are under no obligation to accommodate all students for make-up classes or provide a refund for missed classes. We will try to assist students who have missed class due to special circumstances.

**Shorts for this class are not recommended and bringing optional layers is encouraged as bar/rope apparatuses can sometimes be less forgiving on the skin!**

You must maintain your membership throughout the length of the class in order to pay the member fee. If your membership changes during the series, you will be asked to pay the remainder of the non-member fee.

Refunds will only be provided if requested 7 days before the listed start date of the class or due to a medical situation in which medical documentation is required.

Must be at least 17 years old or receive permission from the instructor prior to registration. Email budance@bu.edu for more info.

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Get ready to bring rhythm and flair to the dance floor in this beginner-friendly Ballroom Latin class. Each week you’ll explore a new Latin style—such as cha-cha, samba, and rumba—learning basic steps, timing, hip action, and partner connection. The class emphasizes musicality, rhythm, and simple patterns that build confidence for social dancing and performance. No partner or prior experience needed—come ready to move, have fun, and discover the expressive energy of Latin ballroom.

Note: Class on 7/15 will be held in L137-MU5

This course is for students who have had some ballet training or who are returning to ballet. Students will learn the ballet stance along with combinations at the barre and in the center that focus on developing alignment, strength, endurance, flexibility, control, coordination, and musicality. Students will be introduced to muscular and skeletal alignment and how these work together to achieve bending and straightening of the legs, turn-out, fifth position, and carriage of the arms. The structure of each class, with a forty-five minute barre and a forty-five minute center, will give the student a full body work-out that will include pliés, tendus, dégagés, jetés, rond de jambe a terre, relevés, fondues, grand battements, adagios, waltzes, pirouettes, petit, medium, and grand allegro work that will incorporate large leaps and introduction to tours. The center phrases of movement will focus on the athleticism of ballet along with development of fluidity by use of port de bras and a sense of musicality. References to the history of ballet will be an ongoing part of the class. Each class will have live piano accompaniment.

Note: We are under no obligation to accommodate all students for make-up classes or provide a refund for missed classes. We will try to assist students who have missed class due to special circumstances.You must maintain your membership throughout the length of the class in order to pay the member fee. If your membership changes during the series, you will be asked to pay the remainder of the non-member fee.

Refunds will only be provided if requested 7 days before the listed start date of the class or due to a medical situation in which medical documentation is required.

Must be at least 17 years old or receive permission from instructor prior to registration. Email budance@bu.edu for more info.

Prerequisite: None

This class is designed for first time students of ballet or for students returning after several years without practice. The majority of course work is physical and experiential in nature and takes place during class time. The students are guided in movement exercises accompanied by live and recorded music. Students begin with exercises at the ballet barre designed to teach basic ballet technique and to build student’s strength, flexibility, control and alignment. As each class develops, the movement progresses to center practice and then to larger phrases across the floor. Each class will have live piano accompaniment.

Note: We are under no obligation to accommodate all students for make-up classes or provide a refund for missed classes. We will try to assist students who have missed class due to special circumstances. You must maintain your membership throughout the length of the class in order to pay the member fee. If your membership changes during the series, you will be asked to pay the remainder of the non-member fee.

Refunds will only be provided if requested 7 days before the listed start date of the class or due to a medical situation in which medical documentation is required.

Must be at least 17 years old or receive permission from instructor prior to registration. Email budance@bu.edu for more info.

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Step onto the floor and discover the joy of Ballroom dancing! This beginner-friendly class introduces foundational technique, posture, and partner connection through classic Ballroom styles such as waltz, tango, and foxtrot. Each week you’ll explore a new style, learning easy-to-follow patterns, musical timing, and smooth transitions that build confidence for social dancing and performance. No partner or previous experience required — come ready to move, have fun, and grow your dance skills one style at a time.

Note: Class on 7/15 will be held in L137-MU5

Learn the essential footwork and timing of Salsa On1 in a friendly, beginner-focused class. We’ll break down basic steps, turns, and partner-free combos so you can build confidence, musicality, and rhythm. No partner or prior experience required — come ready to move and have fun!

Note: Class on 5/26 will be held in MU 1/2 (L126/128)