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Danceable! was founded by two remarkable dance instructors who live in Boston: Afro-Haitian dancer, Jean Appolon and Brazilian Samba dancer, Rachelzinha (Hah-kel-ZEEN-ya). Both have been dancing professionally, leading dance classes, and both are involved in youth dance programs in Haiti and Brazil respectively.  These programs provide professional level instruction as well as a safe haven and hope for some very talented young dancers.

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"As a happiness lesson, nothing could be more straightforward: if you get a chance to dance in a circle, get up out of your chair and do it." - Jennifer Michael Hecht, The Happiness Myth

"Dancing together has been used throughout human history as a reliable source of a special…

Bossa!Danse works with musicians from around the world to produce interactive and participatory music videos in support of a social cause. You can join in by submitting a short video of yourself dancing to the music in a Dance for Change video. Each videos has a sponsor - so just by watching and sharing the video, viewers are generating ad revenue that supports a social cause.…

Bossa!Danse engages our community of dancers via an ongoing, interactive game that invites participants to don carnivalesque costumes & disguises and post videos of themselves dancing according to a set of criteria such as ‘dance without moving your feet’ or dance in a crosswalk’.

To play Dance Avenger, dancers only need music and a way to capture digital video to join in…

“The Roots and Spirit of the music Mango Blue speak of the varied traditions that make up the Afro Caribbean melting pot of cultures. Alex Alvear’s talent, knowledge and passion keep the music joyfully swinging while forging a true natural fusion that brings together the common language of his inspired band of musicians.” ~ Jamey Haddad

“Alex Alvear has been a powerful force in the Latin music scene for years as a cultural…