Alice Heller Dance Studio
152 Ashfield Rd Williamsburg MA
- 617.620.7654
- alice@alicehellerdance.com
Welcome to
Alice Heller Dance
African Dance
Classes include body isolations, dance steps, choreography, ending with a traditional community dance circle - all in a spirited and supportive environment
Nia
A somatic fitness practice
set to soul stirring music. Classes incorporate 9 NIA forms – 3 from dance, 3 from the martial arts and 3 from the healing arts including yoga
Children
Early movement starts with fun sing alongs, fingerplays, loco-motors and much more. Geared towards creating safety in community between children and caregivers/parents
Private Sessions
Have you always wanted to sharpen your skills and get a fresh creative look at movement fitness and choreography? Each session is customized to fulfill your dream of being the dancer you want to be
Alice attending Camp Fareta
August 12 – 21, 2016, Dunlap, CA
Camp Fareta is a residential workshop hosted by Youssouf Koumbassa, a master dancer, choreographer, and teacher from Guinea, West Africa, and featuring many other master dancers and drummers from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, the Congo, and other countries. It is a total immersion in West African drum and dance that started back in 2006 and is held annually at a beautiful setting in the southern Sierras of California each summer.
QUICK LOOK AT CURRENT PUBLIC CLASSES 2023
SEE EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE INFO: Coming Up:
African dance workshop in Williamsburg- TBA: Contact Alice at alice@alicehellerdance.com
Nia Equinox Jam at Magma Studio in Gloucester, MA Friday September 22 @6:30pm with Alice and Angela - contact Alice @ (617) 620-7654 ALSO Saturday October 21 at 4pm $18 or $30 for both
Sound Healing/Nia Fundraising event in honor of friend/co-healer Jaimee Roncone Saturday September 23 @ 4pm with Joa Agnello-Traista, Julian Traista and Alice Heller Suggested Donation : $25-75
2023: Classes are now HYBRID RSVP : in person or on zoom
Contact Alice@alicehellerdance.com for link and registration information or to get on the email list for events and pop-up classes.
2023 Schedule:
Mondays 7pm — 8pm Classic Nia
Contact: Alice@alicehellerdance.com
Wednesdays 8am — 9am Qi Gong/ Nia
Contact: Alice@alicehellerdance.com
Thursday Nia with a world music twist 6:00pm — 7:00 pm
Contact: Alice@alicehellerdance.com
Private sessions available : Contact Alice to schedule for your needs (African dance, Nia, Qi gong )
Regular classes are sliding scale : $12 — $30 / inquire about monthly discounts
Venmo: alice-heller-1
Paypal (link below)
or arrange directly with Alice.
Thank you for joining us!
Photograph provided by Nia Technique www.nianow.com
Nia
A somatic fitness practice set to soul stirring music. Nia is a movement practice anchored on the principle of moving the body the way it was meant to. It incorporates 9 movement forms; 3 each of martial arts, dance, and healing arts such as yoga. Classes are open to all ages and movement abilities and provides the opportunity for free form moving as well as structured sequences. No previous experience is necessary.
2023:
Monday evenings 7pm-8pm -hybrid ( EST)
Wednesday mornings 8:00am – 9:00am - hybrid
Thursday evenings- 6:00pm 7:00 pm hybrid
(CHECK IN to set up private sessions )
contact Alice 617-620-7654 ! Drop ins ok : $ 12-30
Alice Heller opened a new studio in Williamsburg MA
Location: 152 Ashfield Rd Williamsburg MA
CURRENT PUBLIC CLASSES
POP UP CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for all the details and updates :
TBA: African dance with drummers @ACTON MA: CONTACT ALICE to register
IN SEPTEMBER 22/ OCTOBER 21 : NIA with Alice and Angela @ Magma Studio in Gloucester $18/30 for both Contact Alice or venmo Alice-Heller-1
Next Sound Healing with Joa and Julian in fall 2023 TBA
TBD: African Dance class with live drumming by Moussa Traore in Boston - inquire !
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2023: Classes are HYBRID : in person and on zoom for your convenience .
NEW STUDIO OPEN IN WILLIAMSBURG MA
Get on the email list for pop-up classes and special events
Mondays 7pm — 8pm - Classic Nia
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Wednesday 8am — 9am - Nia/Qi gong.
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Thursday 6:00pm — 7:00pm Nia with a World Music twist
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ALICEHELLERDANCE HAS A NEW HOME !
A NEW STUDIO IN WILLIAMSBURG MA ; (NEAR NORTHAMPTON MA) WITH A SPRUNG WOOD FLOOR, BEAUTFIUL PICTURE WINDOWS AND AN AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR SAFETY
PLENTY OF PARKING
PLEASE CONTACT ALICE FOR MORE INFORMATION : (617) 620-7654
Classes are on a sliding scale: $12-$35
Venmo: alice-heller-1
Paypal (link below)
or arrange directly with Alice.
Thank you for joining us!!
Alice Heller Dance has a New Home!
A NEW STUDIO IN WILLIAMSBURG MA ; (NEAR NORTHAMPTON, MA) WITH A SPRUNG WOOD FLOOR, BEAUTIFUL PICTURE WINDOWS AND AN AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR SAFETY.
PLENTY OF PARKING
PLEASE CONTACT ALICE FOR MORE INFORMATION: (617) 620-7654
(Hybrid) Nia Classes are Mondays 7pm , Wednesdays 8am and Thursdays 6:00 pm
COMING UP:
Nia Equinox Jam at Magma Studio in Gloucester, MA Friday September 22 @6:30pm with Alice and Angela - contact Alice @ (617) 620-7654
ALSO in Gloucester : Saturday October 21 at 4pm - Pre- Halloween jam with Alice and Angela $18 or $30 for both Venmo: Alice-Heller-1 or PayPal : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sound Healing/Nia Fundraising event in honor of friend/co-healer Jaimee Roncone Saturday September 23 @ 4pm with Joa Agnello-Traista, Julian Traista and Alice Heller Suggested Donation : $25-75
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— Alice Heller Dance (@A_Heller_Dance) April 30, 2016
ABOUT
Teacher of African dance, Nia and Children's classes in the Boston Metro area for over 25 years.
Classes include body isolations, dance steps, choreography and songs. Experience a great workout in a spirited and supportive environment.
CONTACT
Alice Heller Dance
617.620.7654
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FEATURED ARTICLES
Lincoln Wicked Local – Lincoln's Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an African dance program
BostonVoyager / Local Stories – Meet Alice Heller of Alicehellerdance in Cambridge