Sharon Montella

Hip Hop Ballerina Singer

Sharon Montella is a Boston based dancer, choreographer, singer, martial artist and yoga teacher.

"Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen" — Hebrews 11:1

“By His stripes we are healed” — Isaiah 53:4-5

Hip Hop Mondays 7:30pm! at the Dance Complex

Sharon’s group classes are guaranteed great fun and an awesome workout! Also offering master classes, workshops and private lessons in Hip Hop, Kung Fu, Yoga, and many styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, and world dance forms. Please call for more information 617.283.4596 or hiphopballerina@yahoo.com.


Hip Hop Open - Dance Complex Hip Hop

“Boston's best hip hop class” Improper Bostonian

No pre-registration required. Open to ALL LEVELS and ages, walk-in class. Thorough break down of movements:    poppin’, lockin’, wavin’, krump, house, step, toprockin’, downrockin’ and more! Just show up ready to groove, learn, sweat, and HAVE FUN!

Where: Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

When: Monday nights, 7:30 to 8:30

Video Courtesy of The Dance Complex

Videography by Bill Parsons and Erik Brown


Yoga

Sharon teaches Vinyasa Yoga at Evolve Power Yoga - https://www.evolvepoweryoga-southie.com/. Regular classes: Thursdays 5:30p.m. + Fridays 12noon.

Also Booking for Private and Group Sessions is available - please call 617.283.4596

Vinyasa Flow Power Yoga - unheated.  Meditative aspect worked into the flow.  Asana sequencing designed to warm up the body by increasing circulation to energize the body and release tension on the muscle fibers, allowing them to stretch safely into challenging asana postures  Final sequencing includes hip opening and relaxation:  Information 617-283-4596.




Hip Hop @ UMass Boston

What:  Hip Hop Dance 136 Fall 2024 - September 3-December 14, 2024. Pre-registration required:  www.umb.edu

Where: UMASS Boston, University Hall Dance Studio - Y04-4370

When: Hip Hop meets T/Th 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Multicultural Dance @ UMass Boston

What:  Multicultural Dance 135 Spring 2025. Pre-registration required:  www.umb.edu

Where: UMASS Boston, University Hall Dance Studio - Y04-4370

When: Tuesday/Thursday 11a.m.-12:15p.m.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE focuses on the theory, practice and performance of American, Latin American and African American Dance Styles.  Styles we will cover in this course may include, but are not limited to Afro Jazz, African Dance, Haitian, Afro-Cuban, Jazz Swing, Salsa and Hip Hop.  We will become familiar with basic moves characterizing each style and practice combining these moves in challenging ways. Material learned in class will prepare us for an end-of-semester performance. You must register for this class through UMass Boston www.umb.edu


Ballet @ UMass Boston

What: Ballet I - Dance 232 Spring 2024 - January 25-May 8, 2024. Pre-registration required: www.umb.edu

Where: UMass Boston, University Hall Dance Studio - Y04-4370

When: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45a.m.

BALLET TECHNIQUE I will teach the student basic classical ballet exercises, steps, and vocabulary.  Center exercises are choreographed in a lively and enjoyable way, with an emphasis on musicality in order to give the student a feeling of dancing, even as they are practicing basic skills.  You must register for this class through UMass Boston www.umb.edu


Kung Fu and Tai Chi

  • Tobin Community Center, Boston, MA. Saturday 9 a.m. beginner, 10 a.m. Intermediate, 11:30 a.m. advanced. Also available for private and small group lessons. Please contact sharon.montella@gmail.com; www.northeastdragons.com

  • WHITE TIGER KARATE, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH. Kung Fu Seminars. Please write or call for more information sharon.montella@gmail.com. 617.283.4596.