SPECIAL EVENTS
Seventh Annual Day of Dance in Gloucester
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Once again, we are excited to be back at MAGMA - Movement Arts Gloucester (5th floor of Brown's Mall) to offer classes with such a fabulous faculty in such a beautiful studio space!
This year, we will also be presenting an informal, in studio performance on Saturday, August 8, 2026 featuring works by:
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Betsy Miller and more!
For more information, contact Jeannette at jeannette@jndance.com.​​
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(Cash, Check and Venmo @jeannette-neill accepted)
​ ** FREE Sunday parking at all street meters and parking lots in Gloucester! **
August 8, 2026 SCHEDULE
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Jim Viera
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$30 per person
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Suggested donation:
$5 per person
August 9, 2026 SCHEDULE
(All Levels)
Sarah Slifer Swift
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$15 per person
(Beginner / Intermediate)
Laura Dow
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$15 per person
(Intermediate)
Jeannette Neill
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$30 per person
(Intermediate)
Sue Murray
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$30 per person
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: I UNDERSTAND THAT DANCE AND RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESINVOLVE RISK OF INJURY, AND THAT BY SIGNING THE ATTENDANCE SHEET, I AGREE NOT TO HOLD JEANNETTE NEILL, MAGMA, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES AND STAFF LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES/DAMAGES INCURRED BY ME WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS DANCE CLASS.
TEACHERS
JEANNETTE NEILL
Jeannette Neill founded and was the Artistic Director of the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio. For almost 40 years, her studio was a supportive and encouraging training ground for aspiring and recreational dancers. Jeannette was also CoFounder and Executive Director of Boston Youth Moves, a pre-professional teen dance program. In addition, she was one of the Artistic Directors of The Boston Summer Dance Festival.
Jeannette has been on faculty of many well-known dance institutions including: The Jeannette Neill Dance Studio, Boston Youth Moves, Powered By Dance Summer Programs, Boston Conservatory, Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts; local colleges and universities, such as Harvard University, Boston University, Emerson College; Boston Ballet Summer Dance program and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Her national and international master classes and workshops have taken her to Palermo Italy, Goteborg Sweden, Tokyo Japan, Monterrey, Mexico.
Jeannette is an enduring and moving force in the Boston dance and cultural community. She continues to share her talents through scheduled open classes, master classes, workshops and more.
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SARAH SLIFER SWIFT
Sarah Slifer Swift is the Director of Movement Arts in Gloucester Massachusetts (MAGMA). She has worked in the
dance field for 30 years as a teacher, performer, and choreographer. She has performed nationally and internationally with dance companies and independent choreographers, and has taught at many schools including Boston Ballet School, Boston Conservatory, Salem State University, The Amsterdam College of Art, and Dance Base Scotland. She founded MAGMA in 2017 as a haven for dance training, choreographic residencies, informal performances, and other art and community programming.
LAURA DOW
Laura Dow is an accomplished tap dance instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. A long-time Gloucester resident and owner of The Vista Motel, Laura has taught at several North Shore studios, including the School of Creative Dance, the Gene Murray School, and Cape Ann Center Dance.
Known for her patient and supportive teaching style, Laura believes tap dance is a unique and expressive art form that anyone can learn with dedication and practice.
SUE MURRAY
Sue began her dance teaching career at the age of 15 at The LaPierre School of Dance. Early on
in her professional career she became a faculty member at The Jeannette Neill Dance Studio and
Boston Youth Moves, where she was inspired by so many passionate dancers. Sue retired after a
37 year career of performances, instruction, and choreography. She continues to share her
valuable experience and dynamic lyrical choreography with many others through master classes.
JIM VIERA
Associate Professor of Dance at Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Jim Viera has been a leading teacher and choreographer in the Boston area for more than twenty years. In addition to The Jeannette Neill Dance Studio, he has served on the faculties of The Boston Summer Dance Festival, The Boston Conservatory, Jacob’s Pillow, Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts and The Harvard Summer Dance Festival.
Jim served as Artistic Director of Boston Youth Moves. In fact, it was Jim’s vision that was the catalyst for the formation of Boston Youth Moves in 1990.
Jim also served as Associate Artistic Director of the Wheaton CollegeDance Program. As a choreographer for ACE Entertainment, he has choreographed opening numbers for Rita Moreno, Gregory Hines, Grace Jones and Harry Connick, Jr. Jim has also choreographed industrial films for Digital Equipment, and live industrial presentations for Intellution, Champion Sportswear, Pioneer Investments, PUMA, Jordan’s Furniture and EMC Corporation.
