JEAN APPOLON EXPRESSIONS INC

We hope you are enjoying the fall back in class with JAE!  This past weekend started off our fall class series and we could not be happier to be back in the studio with our community.  You can still register in advance for Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jean on Saturdays, African Dance Workout with Bisi on Mondays, and our special classes all on our website.  See you in the studio! 👯♀️ @appolonj @mcedance

Celebrate with JAE at Banboche 2024! Join Jean, the company, and our vibrant community as we honor a year of the healing power of dance and immerse ourselves in Haitian culture. The evening will feature moving performances, highlights from the year, drinks, and an open dance floor! Inspired by Fèt Gede, the Haitian Day of the Dead, this celebration captures the spirit of both life and newness. Secure your tickets today and join us on November 2nd at Hibernian Hall, Roxbury, MA. We can't wait to see you on the dance floor! Tickets can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/eZHAMmdV Meg McGrath Jean Appolon

What an incredible day JAE had yesterday performing and teaching at The Clark!  Being able to connect with our audience in a stunning outdoor setting was deeply moving to experience.  Thank you to our community, to The Clark, and our incredible dancers and musicians for making this an unforgettable performance!  We will see you soon in class! ✨

JAE had an incredible time Aashka Dance Company's backpack drive this past weekend!  We are happy to be back in the Boston area doing what we love most ~ connecting with our community!  Stay connected with us on all of our social media platforms to see what events and performances we have coming next!

We are still smiling ear to ear as we continue to reflect on the conclusion of this year's Summer Dance Institute in the DR.  So many incredible memories were made that we will carry with us throughout this year.  We can't wait to share more exciting moments from the Summer Dance Institute soon!

Registration is LIVE!! Create New Connections, Grow Your Self-Awareness, and Explore the Nourishing Beauty of Nature through the Natural Connection Experience, a Holistic Retreat in El Rincón, DR. We have just one more private cabin available for next year with options for communal cabins still available. Book now while you can! Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) has partnered with Aventura Rincon Ecolodge to host an inclusive and unique 5 night retreat experience dedicated to fostering holistic wellness and liberation through practices that are rooted in the traditions of Haitian Folkloric culture and dance.  JAE has designed this retreat in service of its mission to cultivate hope and healing towards a more expressive and socially just world. If you are looking for a soul healing experience while gaining a deeper understanding of Haitian culture and dance, this retreat is for you. Your retreat ticket directly supports JAE’s mission and free programming to support the liberating power of Haitian-folkloric dance to cultivate hope, healing, and justice.  Reserve your spot now at the link in our bio!!   #TNCE2025

JAE has so many performances and events throughout 2024!  We can't wait to see our community this fall for connection, healing, and dance. Mark your calendars and stay connected with us for more info!

🌞 JAE's Summer Dance Institute in the DR is in full swing! Our students are hard at work every day, learning from JAE educators about the healing powers of Haitian Folkloric Dance. 🌺✨ All of our free youth programming is made possible due to the generosity of our donors.  Seeing your contributions change young lives in real time is truly incredible, and we are just getting started!  @appolonj @fubaelisa @mcedance @funtepod   #SummerDanceInstitute2025 #HaitianFolkloricDance #JAE #SummerDance #HealingThroughDance

We kicked off the Summer Dance Institute last Wednesday! The JAE team was greeted with hugs and excitement from returning students, wide-eyed eagerness from new students, and immense gratitude from all. Students presented us with tokens of appreciation from the Dominican Republic, like hand made flowers and local sweets. We will continue to share photos and reflections as programming unfolds. For now, a quick overview, by the numbers: 🧡 14 days to share and learn 🧡 76 participants 🧡 4 lead educators: Jean, Meg, Raphaëlle, and Bisi 🧡 4 master drummers: Ralph, Josil, Richard, and Ernst 🧡 1 final culminating show on August 3 at at Centro Cultural de España 🧡 In partnership with Fundación Funtepod

Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is seeking male presenting dancers to join the JAE professional company beginning in January 2025. We would greatly appreciate it if you can share this information with your community! Professional training in Haitian Folkloric/African Diasporic dance, Horton modern, and contemporary techniques is preferable. Must be a powerful and musical mover with strong partnering and improvisation skills. Seeking mature, open, and dedicated artists with an interest in growing with JAE long term. If interested, please send your headshot and performance resume to Bisi at bisi@jeanappolonexpressions.org.