On Point (1 hour, grades 3-6) “For Black and Brown dancers, by Black and Brown dancers,” On Point is The Center Dance Studio’s flagship, beginner-friendly ballet class, designed especially for BIPOC kids. On Point’s hour-long technique class provides students with physically strengthening, mentally stimulating ballet fundamentals; once a month, students meet for an afternoon of community-building, friendship and fun. On Point is a space of acceptance, inspiration, motivation, support and healing, where Black and Brown kids can be their full selves, unapologetically and confidently. On Point is co-taught by Tiffany Joseph and Janaya Collins, two phenomenal Black women.
Dates: Saturdays, January 29th-May 28th (class will not meet 2/19 or 4/16)
Time: 2-3PM
Location: The Center Dance Studio (321 Main Street, in Amherst)
Tuition: $230
And introducing.…Demi-Point! (45 min, grades K-2), On Point’s “younger sibling” class. Same philosophy, same vibe, same great teachers — tailored to a younger dancer.
Dates: January 15th-May 14th (class will not meet 2/19 or 4/16)
Time: 1-1:45 PM
Location: The Center Dance Studio (321 Main Street, in Amherst)
Tuition: $215