Jess Perkins, creator of Bad to the Barre and Zumba with Jess @ Dance Union in Somerville, MA.

Jess has been a maverick in the fitness industry for over 15 years, was one of the first Zumba instructors in the Cambridge/Somerville area, and was awarded Best Zumba Class by Boston’s A List for 3 years running!

Jess and her posse (along with some of the best instructors in the Boston area) are here today for the Boston Pride Event and invite you to join their dance party.

Are you ready for to party?

(Say it again)…ARE YOU READY TO PARTY???

Jess Perkins
@zumbawithjessp

• QueenJP
• Benji

No/Hugs is an intense alternative five piece piece based in Boston, MA. They deliver chilling live performances, mind blowing musicianship and an edgy sound with bold spurs of prog rock, blues and pop-punk. The show is incomparable, led by the massive lead vocals of Narcissus A-Ngel, who has been compared to Melissa Etheridge and Janis Joplin by international publications. Handpicked by Kevin Lyman to open the entire Mansfield Vans Warped Tour on the Full Sail University Stage, No/Hugs debuted their new single “Your Satisfaction is Fake” on July 27th 2018. Currently the band is celebrating their endorsement with AUDIX MICRPHONES AT NAMM 2019 with four performances as well as an upcoming SXSW national tour in March.

Rocki Boulis is a Singer/Songwriter originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She travels regularly between her home town and Boston working on music. Rocki has worked with and written for many artists in the industry including season one winner of X Factor, Melanie Amaro and also co-writing her first EP “Girl Code” with Victoria Monet (featured artist on “Monopoly”with Ariana Grande). Rocki has two original EP’s available on all streaming sites and just recently released her new singles “Love Strategy” and “3:33”! If you’d like to connect with Rocki, she can be found on all social media as @RockiOfficial

“UNKNOWN HYPE” Boston’s newest Urban Hip Hop Dance Company was founded In October 2014 by 19 Year Old ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Choreographer, Music Producer, and Dancer KYWON EDWARDS JR. at the age of 17. The group is formed of 26 talented, educated and dedicated members. As a new group we have been granted so many great opportunities such as being invited to perform at the Battle of The Sexes Hair Show/Competition presented by Muffen Moses, World of Dance presented by Jennifer Lopez, Tinys Wonderland presented by T.I. & Tiny Harris and Tamara Whitacker and Prelude New England presented by Phunk Phenomenon. UHDC operates out of The Mildred Ave Community Center located in Mattapan Ma. ran by Kywon Edwards and Three other Executive members.

Phunk Snap is a group of all gay male dancers who bring something different to the table! Originating out of PHUNK PHENOMENON not only do we dance to raise awareness for Sanfilippo Syndrome but also dance to show everyone out there that you CAN be different and not feel self-conscious about who you are no mater your sexuality, race/ethnicity, gender identity, religion, culture, country, likes/dislikes, political affiliation, and so forth! Our goal is to show the world that you can do anything you set your mind too while being yourself at all times. Just live life the way YOU want too!

• Kandi Dishe
• Kerra Daniels
• Karisma
• Majenta Witha-J
• Amanda Playwith

Zola is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Cambridge, MA. In 2013 Portraits of America profiled her on their website for busking on the streets of Boston at 10 years old. In 2014, she was featured on the TJ Show at AMP Radio performing “Counting Stars.” Her single “Real to You,” produced through B4 Records, can be found on iTunes and Spotify. In 2018 Zola released her first EP titled “In Plain Sight” which can be found on Apple Music, Spotify and most other music streaming platforms.

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Longe, formerly Angelo David, is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter and keyboard player from Boston who began writing songs at age 8. His songwriting is a platform to raise awareness about current issues that relate to his own personal experiences growing up including social inclusion, empowering teens to find their voice, and embracing originality.  His first CD was released in 2013, along with his first music videos, “House Is Burning Down” (a song about being bullied) and “Mirror” (an introspection). On June 8, 2013, “House is Burning Down” trended at #4 worldwide on YouTube as one of the most popular music videos around the web.

Established in 2016, QWAM (Queens With A Mission) champions for self confidence across the Boston Dance Scene and the greater LGTBQ community. As a diverse all male dance crew, we are a family who wants to express and experience dance in a colorful variety of genres. We encourage everyone to embrace their royalty across the East Coast including in our very own showcase Reignbow; a showcase of queer/ally talent.