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NON-CREDIT COMMUNITY DANCE CLASSES

The Dance Program is offering live, hybrid classes in the 2023-2024 academic year, with options for both in-person as well as virtual participation. Classes are in a broad range of movement styles and dance traditions and are designed for all levels and abilities. Taught by the Dance Program's exceptional teaching artists, many classes also feature live musical accompaniment. 

All Dance Program community classes are offered via a 10-week series, with drop-in options available for most. We encourage enrolling for the full series to experience the breadth, engagement, and community that each class offers. All participants must register online whether they enroll in the full series or drop-in. 

WHO CAN TAKE NON-CREDIT CLASSES?

Classes are open to the Harvard community, which includes Harvard students, faculty, staff, family affiliates, and alumni, as well as current MIT affiliates.

 SPRING 2024: JANUARY 22-APRIL 18

We will offer in-person classes with a live virtual option via Zoom for most classes (see last bullet under 'Virtual Participation' below for classes that will not have a virtual option). All classes are offered for 10 weeks, with the exception of a new class series titled Embodiment Practices that will be broken up into two 5-week modules which can be taken as separate sessions, or you can regsiter for both. Please take note of all dates indicated in the registration system which takes into account days when classes will not be held due to University holidays, spring break, and other concurrent programming. 

REGISTER FOR SPRING ’24 NON-CREDIT CLASSES 

Read the FAQ and reach out to dance@fas.harvard.edu for any additional questions!

Read the Registration Primer for tips and assistance on how to register. See below for class schedule and a note on holidays and class date exceptions.

SPRING 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

NOTES ON CLASS DATE EXCEPTIONS, HOLIDAYS, and RELOCATION:

  • No classes will be held on President's Day, Monday, February 19.
  • No classes will be held the week of Monday, March 11-Saturday, March 16, due to spring recess. 
  • Soca Fusion will have a 2-week delayed start and end date, and will begin on Tuesday, February 6-Thursday, April 18. 
  • West African Dance will not be held on Wednesday, March 6, due to scheduled visiting artist programming. Therefore, the last day of West African classes will be held on Wednesday,  April 10.
  • Gaga will not be held on Friday, February 23 due to a teaching artist conflict. Therefore, the last Gaga class will be held on Friday, April 12.
  • Hip Hop will not be held on Monday, March 4 due to a teaching artist conflict. Therefore, the last Hip Hop Monday class will be held on Monday, April 15.
  • Embodiment Practices: Healing through Expressive Flamenco will run from January 22-February 26; no class held on February 19 for President's Day.
  • Embodiment Practices: Awareness Through Movement, The Feldenkrais Method™ will run from February 20-April 2; no class held on March 5 or March 12.
  • All classes held in Studio 1 will be relocated to either Farkas Hall 303, Farkas Hall stage, or Office for the Arts 74 Mt. Auburn Studio (all in Harvard Square) during the weeks of Saturday, March 23-Saturday, April 6. Reminders and confirmation of relocation will be sent to those registered. 

COST

Harvard Undergraduate and Graduate Students

FREE!

Harvard Community - Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and MIT Affiliates

  • 10-week series
    • Virtual only: $70
    • In-person only: $100
    • Combination: $120
  • 5-week Embodiment Practices module (in-person only): $50
  • Individual drop-in classes
    • Virtual: $10
    • In person: $15
  • Harvard’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for eligible employees: $40
  • Multi-class discount: 25% off registering for more than one class series (cannot be applied to TAP)

Refund Policy

  • Full refund available within the first week. 
  • Half refund available within the second week.  
  • Drop-in registrations are non-refundable but may be switched to alternate dates if necessary.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION FOR A HYBRID ENVIRONMENT

  • Classes that offer virtual participation in addition to in-person are designed for a hybrid environment. Virtual participation means Zooming into an in-person class taking place in a studio. The teacher will see your video on a monitor in the studio and you may choose to have your video on or off.   
  • For students electing Virtual Only or Combination In-Person and Virtual participation, Zoom links will be provided through the registration system. Go to "My Enrollment" to find Zoom links for each class.   
  • Register once to join us for the full series or simply drop in as your schedule permits.
  • Classes will not be recorded.
  • Please note that Gaga in Studio 1, Hip Hop Mondays in Studio 2, Soca Fusion Tuesdays in Studio 2, and both Embodiment Practices sessions in Studio 2 are in-person only

QUESTIONS? 

Contact: dance@fas.harvard.edu 

ACCESSIBILITY

All classes are taught to be inclusive of people with a range of abilities; teaching artists are equipped with adaptive techniques. Most classes are taught in a hybrid environment, with a virtual option available for home access. The Harvard Dance Center is wheelchair accessible. Additionally, if you have questions about the accessibility provided or anticipate needing any accommodation to participate, whether in person or virtually, please email dance@fas.harvard.edu. We welcome a conversation with you!