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Dance Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 66 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA (2026)

11/05/2025

We are getting ready to wrap up our fall community classes and prepare a number of energetic and amazing classes for you in the spring. Have some time tonight? Come feel the rhythm with us!

Tonight we have on offer:

House - 6-7:30pm
West African - 6-7:30pm
Hip Hop - 7:30-9pm
Kathak - 7:30-9pm

Tomorrow and Saturday we will also have a number of classes on offer. Make sure to turn your notifications on so you can see our posts and stories as we post them!

09/11/2025

Join the OFA's Dance Program and Theater Program for an introductory workshop on Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process (CRP) facilitated by award-winning choreographer and certified CRP practitioner Paloma McGregor!

CRP is a feedback system based on the principle that the best possible outcome of a response session is for the maker to want to go back to work. If you're laboring on a painting, designing a website, choreographing a dance, drafting a lecture, or composing a score, CRP helps you get fresh and useful feedback from peers, laypeople, and experts alike, while giving you the tools to do the same for others' work.

In use for over twenty years, CRP has deepened dialogue between makers and audiences, and enhanced learning between teachers and students. It has proven valuable for all kinds of creative endeavors, work situations, and collaborative relationships within and beyond the arts, from kindergartens to corporations.

This workshop is geared towards students involved in creative process, but open to all.

Due to limited capacity, registration is required. See link in linktree!

Accessibility
The Horner Room at Agassiz Theater is accessible for wheelchair and mobility device users. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or need to request accommodations, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314.

Image description: “Liz Lermans’ Critical Response Process led by Paloma McGregor” at the top with event details. Photo of people sitting on chairs in a circle in an open room with white walls. Centered is a large red and cream patterned square rug.

Photo by Adam Fontana, courtesy of Liz Lerman.

09/05/2025

We're Glad You're Here!

Whether you're a first-year or returning Harvard student; a Harvard staff, faculty, or alum; or a member of our broader Cambridge/Boston area community, we're glad you're part of the OFA Dance Program community.

Check out our Fall 2025 Welcome email in the linktree and then subscribe for the OFA Dance Program’s email list to receive invitations and announcements on classes, workshops, events, and more.

We cannot wait to share with you the multitude of dance and movement offerings we have planned this year!

Image description:
"Welcome!" in black text centered against gray background with OFA logo on top. Beneath is a rainbow stripe separating a photo of a student dancing while others cheer her on.

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08/19/2025

Registration is now open for Fall 2025 Community Classes!

Classes run September 2-November 8

Offered for all levels and abilities in a range of dance traditions and movement styles including:

Ballet
Bharatanatyam
Conditioning: Strength & Stretch
Contemporary
Hip-Hop
House
Kathak
Latin & Afro-Caribbean (New class!)
Soca Fusion
West African

Never been to a dance class before? No problem! Looking to deepen your practice? We got you!

Taught by leading artists, pedagogues, and culture-bearers, all classes are designed to be inclusive, joyful, and culturally-rooted, allowing participants to expand their understanding of dance, and to connect to themselves and each other authentically. Many of the classes also feature live music!

Open to the public– all age 18 years and over are invited to sign up for Community Classes!

See the full schedule with class descriptions, costs, and frequently asked questions on the Community Class webpage before registering.

Link in bio!

Free for Harvard undergraduate students!

Image description: Graphic with rainbow banner at top and OFA Dance Program logo in black. Black and white photo of students all in the same dance move, all smiling joyfully, in a dance class at Harvard Dance Center. Fall '25 Community Classes" "All levels | All Abilities" "Open to the Public" in black text beneath. "Move with us!" in bright purple at the bottom.

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05/02/2025

Harvard Arts Fest Kickoff!
Saturday, May 3, 12-1pm
Science Center Plaza, 1 Oxford St., Cambridge

You’re invited to celebrate the arts with us at the OFA’s Harvard Arts Festival Performance Fair Kickoff!

Join the OFA Dance Program’s House teaching artist Steven Garcia (Rhythm) and DJ Liza Zayas-Sellers (Luna del Flor) for a House dance party starting right at 12pm! Come dance with us!

The festivities will then continue with performances from the Harvard Choruses, Kuumba Singers of Harvard College, and the Arts Fest Jazz Band, led by Mark Olson—bringing a lively New Orleans-style energy to the plaza.

Plus, look out for special guest artist appearances!

Free and all are welcome!

Check out the full listing of events happening at Arts Fest this weekend in link in bio^

Accessibility:
All event venues and exhibition locations are accessible to audience members using wheelchairs and other mobility devices, unless otherwise noted. All live-streamed events include live captioning. Learn more accessibility for all of Arts Fest on the Plan Your Visit webpage. For questions about the accessibility provided, contact [email protected] or 617-495-8676.

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"Harvard Arts Fest Kickoff!" "A joyful community celebration of dance and music." in purple font at the top. Students joyously dancing outside on the Harvard plaza. Event details in white font against purple below. OFA logo.

04/21/2025

Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance Workshop with Reynaldo González Fernández

Wednesday, April 30, 5-6:30pm
Harvard Dance Center, Studio 2

Join an all-levels Afro-Cuban dance workshop with renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Reynaldo González Fernández!

Fernández will teach the traditional Yorubá dance of the Elegba, Ogun, and Ososi–three of the Warriors from Yorubá mythology originating in Western Africa (Nigeria and Benin).

Come learn the culture and embody the foundations of Afro-Cuban dancing which has greatly influenced the evolution of salsa dancing.

All levels welcome!

Free and open to the public. Class capacity is limited and priority will be given to Harvard undergraduate students. All participants must be 18 years or older.

Register in link in bio!

This workshop is co-presented by the OFA Dance Program as part of "Imaginary Dialogues: Dahomey with Yosvany Terry and Afro-Cuban Roots," which is part of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by the Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA), in partnership with the Harvard Arts Festival produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard and the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.

Accessibility:
Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Studio 2 is on the lower level and there is elevator access. Please ask the class host when you arrive. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or anticipate needing any accommodation to participate in any of the programs, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314. We welcome a conversation with you!

Image description:
Royal blue graphic. "Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance Workshop with Reynaldo González Fernández" in white font at the top. White OFA Dance Program logo in upper left corner. Beneath is a square black and white photo of Reynaldo González Fernández in mid-movement teaching. He wears a white tank top and glasses and is smiling. To the left is a gray square with event details in white font. "All levels welcome! Free & Open to the public!" in white font beneath and below that is crediting.

04/21/2025

Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance Workshop with Reynaldo González Fernández

Wednesday, April 30, 5-6:30pm
Harvard Dance Center, Studio 2

Join an all-levels Afro-Cuban dance workshop with renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Reynaldo González Fernández!

Fernández will teach the traditional Yorubá dance of the Elegba, Ogun, and Ososi–three of the Warriors from Yorubá mythology originating in Western Africa (Nigeria and Benin).

Come learn the culture and embody the foundations of Afro-Cuban dancing which has greatly influenced the evolution of salsa dancing.

All levels welcome!

Free and open to the public. Class capacity is limited and priority will be given to Harvard undergraduate students. All participants must be 18 years or older.

Register in link in bio!

This workshop is co-presented by the OFA Dance Program as part of "Imaginary Dialogues: Dahomey with Yosvany Terry and Afro-Cuban Roots," which is part of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by the Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA), in partnership with the Harvard Arts Festival produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard and the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.

Accessibility:
Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Studio 2 is on the lower level and there is elevator access. Please ask the class host when you arrive. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or anticipate needing any accommodation to participate in any of the programs, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314. We welcome a conversation with you!

Image description:
Royal blue graphic. "Afro-Cuban Folkoric Dance Workshop with Reynaldo González Fernández" in white font at the top. White OFA Dance Program logo in upper left corner. Beneath is a square black and white photo of Reynaldo González Fernández in mid-movement teaching. He wears a white tank top and glasses and is smiling. To the left is a gray square with event details in white font. "All levels welcome! Free & Open to the public!" in white font beneath and below that is crediting.

04/18/2025

Afro Cuban Folkloric Dance Workshop with Reynaldo González Fernández

Wednesday, April 30, 5-6:30pm
Harvard Dance Center, Studio 2

Join an all-levels Afro Cuban dance workshop with renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Reynaldo González Fernández!

Fernández will teach the traditional Yorubá dance of the Elegba, Ogun, and Ososi–three of the Warriors from Yorubá mythology originating in Western Africa (Nigeria and Benin).

Come learn the culture and embody the foundations of Afro Cuban dancing which has greatly influenced the evolution of salsa dancing.

All levels welcome!

Free and open to the public. Class capacity is limited and priority will be given to Harvard undergraduate students. All participants must be 18 years or older.

Register in link in bio!

This workshop is co-presented by the OFA Dance Program as part of "Imaginary Dialogues: Dahomey with Yosvany Terry and Afro-Cuban Roots," which is part of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by the Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA), in partnership with the Harvard Arts Festival produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard and the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.

Accessibility:
Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Studio 2 is on the lower level and there is elevator access. Please ask the class host when you arrive. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or anticipate needing any accommodation to participate in any of the programs, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314. We welcome a conversation with you!

Image description:
Royal blue graphic. "Afro Cuban Folkoric Dance Workshop with Reynaldo González Fernández" in white font at the top. White OFA Dance Program logo in upper left corner. Beneath is a square black and white photo of Reynaldo González Fernández in mid-movement teaching. He wears a white tank top and glasses and is smiling. To the left is a gray square with event details in white font. "All levels welcome! Free & Open to the public!" in white font beneath and below that is crediting.

04/16/2025

Contemporary Workshop with Alexis Beffer
Tuesday, April 22, 6-7:30pm
Harvard Dance Center, Studio 2 (lower level)
66 Garden St., Cambridge, MA

Join the OFA Dance Program for an intermediate-level contemporary workshop with dancer, choreographer, and educator Alexis Beffer!

The class will incorporate flow; lines and shapes; intricate details and dynamics; and artistic exploration. Ranging from detailed and pedestrian movement, to classical lines, to funky grooves.

With the pretense that perfection does not exist– students are invited to come as they are and with an open mind ready to find a line, discover the depth of their physicality, play, and explore deep into themselves as artists and movers.

Stay for a Q&A immediately following!

Free and open to the public. Class capacity is limited and priority will be given to Harvard Undergraduate students. All participants must be 18 years or older.

Learn about Alexis Beffer and register in link in bio!

Accessibility:
Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Studio 2 is on the lower level. Please ask the class host when you arrive for elevator access. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or anticipate needing any accommodation to participate in any of the programs, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314.

Image description:
Alexis Beffer posed in a crouching position angled to the side-view; her right leg towards the camera; she looks confidently over her shoulder at the camera. Her brunette hair is in a long bob and she wears a dark, navy, sleeveless, pin-striped jump suit and white clunky heels. "Contemporary Workshop with Alexis Beffer" in white text in a bright green square to the left. Event details beneath and OFA Dance Program logo.

Photo credit: Lindsay Rose Photography

04/15/2025

OFA Dance Program Spring 2025 Student-Led Dance Group Residency!

Join us in celebrating the Candela Latin Dance Troupe and Harvard Ballet Company (HBC) who are both in residence this week at Harvard Dance Center!

This is the first time two groups are in residence in the same semester, collaborating on trainings, technical planning, and space-sharing for the production week.

Candela Latin Dance Troupe's "Un Viaje Por El Mundo Un Viaje" is a journey full of Latin culture, community, and excitement! Candela invites you to travel Latin America with them and learn about their heritage through their showcasing of traditional and modern Latin dance styles from across the region.

Harvard Ballet Company's "Ephemera" blends the two definitions of its title: the transient, impermanent nature of beauty and its unexpected power to evoke nostalgia. HBC invites you to share glimpses into the behind-the-scenes lives of dancers and celebrate ballet as an art form that, while transient, leaves an indelible mark.

Come support these student dancers, choreographers, designers, directors, and producers in these entirely student-run productions!

Performance Dates/Times:
Thurs, April 17 at 7:30pm: HBC
Fri, April 18 at 7:30pm: Candela
Sat, April 19 at 12pm HBC, and at 4pm Candela

Harvard Dance Center
66 Garden St., Cambridge, MA

Tickets through Harvard Box Office. Learn more in link in bio!

Accessibility
The Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Assisted listening devices are available upon request. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or need additional accommodations, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314.

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04/09/2025

Join us in celebrating our last non-credit classes of House and Hip Hop for the Spring 2025 semester!

We're marking these last classes with a dance party, snacks, and special guests invited by our teaching artists:

Come for House at 6pm and stay for Hip Hop at 7pm. We’ll have live DJ beats going for both!

This is a chance to dance, mix, and mingle– even if you haven’t been coming to the classes!

All are welcome to join this special session filled with energy, celebration, and community!

Wednesday, April 9, Harvard Dance Center, Studio 1

See Non-Credit Community Classes in link in bio to learn more and RSVP!

Accessibility:
The Harvard Dance Center’s main floor, housing Studio 1 and two all-gender restrooms, is wheelchair accessible. If you anticipate needing any additional type of access to either building, please email [email protected] or call 617-496-0314.

Image description:
House teaching artist Steven Garcia posing with a student dancer, shoulder to shoulder, surrounded by other students in the class. Below is a close-up of House DJ Luna del Flor’s hand turning the nobs on her mixer. Centered against light orange “House & Hip Hop Last Class Dance Party!” with event details below.

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03/27/2025

Intro to Flamenco Workshop with Laura Sánchez
Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9pm
Harvard Dance Center, Studio 1

Join the OFA Dance Program for an introduction to flamenco with international flamenco dancer, choreographer, and educator Laura Sánchez.

Learn this traditional style of dance and music from Andalucia, Spain, in a joyful, community-oriented environment. Sánchez will teach the basics elements of the art form– arms and footwork technique and rhythm– as well as a piece of choreography.

Stay for a short Q&A immediately following.

Free and open to the public. No previous dance experience or special shoes necessary!

Dancer participants must be 18 years or older. Observers are welcome.

Register in link in bio!

Accessibility
Harvard Dance Center is accessible for wheelchair and mobility device users. If you have questions about the accessibility provided or need to request accommodations, please contact [email protected] or 617-496-0314.

Image Description: Light gray graphic with black text "Intro Flamenco Workshop with Laura Sánchez" at the top. Centered square photo of Laura Sánchez performing flamenco at an outdoor festival. She wears a long red ruffle dress, navy blue and white polka dot blouse, and holds a white fringe shawl in mid-motion around her body. Event details beneath.

Photo credit: Baby Viking Photography, courtesy of The Dance Complex.

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