Come to The Center Dance Studio on Saturday, May 19th for the best one-stop shopping in town! Five local, women-owned businesses will be selling their wares, and we couldn’t be happier to bring them together under one roof.

Freshen up your kids’ warm-weather wardrobe with gorgeous, fun Scandinavian styles from ittikid. Or treat yourself to fashionable, comfortable apparel from LulaRoe. Pen & Thimble will also be there, with whimsical, beautifully crafted dining linens and accessories for children.

If you’re in the market for gifts, look no further than Lil Bits (hand made, organic soaps, candles, lotions and more) or Rebecca Calla Etched Glassware & Crafts.

Beautiful items, awesome women, great company. Don’t miss it!

Event Details:
Saturday, May 19th
11AM-3PM
321 Main Street in Amherst (right next to Hope & Feathers Framing)

Saturday mornings are for DANCING!

Kick off your weekends in good cheer and good health, with Tiffany Joseph’s Afro-Caribbean dance class for teens and adults. 

Our first 6-week session begins Saturday, 3/24 and runs until 4/28 (no class 3/31).
Classes meet from 10-11AM. 

Flexible enrollment options include:
4 classes: $40 
5 classes: $45 
6 classes: $50

Register via email or through our secure Square Store.

This class will run with a minimum of 4 people. Bring friends!!! 

Family Hip Hop (45 minutes, ages 4-7) Learn the ABC’s of hip hop! It’s a Saturday morning dance party for the whole family. Instructor Tiffany Joseph gets kids hoppin’ in a way that’s hip. Caregivers may watch from the sidelines, or join in on the dance floor!

Saturdays at 11-11:45 AM, June 30th-August 11th (no class July 7th).

Take advantage of our flexible summer enrollment option and register for 4, 5 or 6 weeks.

Register online, via email (thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com), or by calling 413-230-1944.

Visit our Summer Pre-K Classes page for all the info!

New 8-week sessions of Garden of Verses and Word Play begin Sunday, March 18th!

Visit our Class Descriptions and Class Schedules pages for all the information.

Enroll now to reserve your space!

*Our Sunday Story Ballet class is full; if you would like to reserve a spot for your child in one of our upcoming sessions, please let us know!

Find your power through gentle, mindful movement.

Balance and Ease on the Floor with Kate Martel
Experience movement with ease while applying the principles of the Alexander Technique. This extended session on the floor invites students to practice gentle movement through the lens of the AT, focusing on breath, dynamic balance and optimal coordination through the whole mind body. Movement structures and patterns are drawn from such practices as Bartenieff Fundamentals, Yoga, and various Dance Techniques.

Alexander Technique can be beneficial if you are:

• Seeking more ease and less stress in everyday movement
• Experiencing chronic pain or discomfort such as headaches, backaches, tendonitis, strained muscles, joint deterioration, difficulty breathing
• Recovering from an injury or trauma
• Interested in gaining more energy and stamina in everyday functioning
• A performing artist or athlete and wish to refine technique and recover faster
• Seeking a greater sense of yourself in relationship to your environment overall
• Desiring more confidence in public speaking or teaching

Details
WHEN: Fridays, 10:00-11:00am.
WHERE: The Center Dance, 321 Main St. Amherst, MA 01002
FEE: $50 (4 week session) or $15/drop-in.
WHO: Performers, Sitters, Walkers, Teachers, Caregivers, Workers, or any Body who wants to move with awareness. All are welcome.
CONTACT: Kate Martel, katiejmartel@gmail.com

Enroll now in our next 6-week session of Perch & Swoop: a morning of art, songs, reading, dance and PLAY!

Recommended for toddlers 18 months – 4 years (10% sibling discount; siblings under 18 months may attend at no extra charge).

Wednesdays, 10AM – 12PM: March 14th – April 18th

Come to a FREE trial class on Saturday, March 10th.

12:15-12:45 PM: Grades 2-6
1-1:30 PM: Teens & Adults

8-week sessions will begin Saturday, March 17th (actual classes will run for a full hour).

Contact us at thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or 413-230-1944 for more information.

We hope to see you there!!

Searching for a cozy perch this winter? Look no further than The Center Dance Studio. Enroll now in our next 6-week session of Perch & Swoop: a morning of art, songs, reading, dance and PLAY!

Recommended for toddlers 18 months – 4 years (10% sibling discount; siblings under 18 months may attend at no extra charge).

Mondays, 10AM – 12PM: February 12th – March 26th
OR
Wednesdays, 10AM – 12PM: February 28th – April 4th
Tuition = $160

Register online, via email (thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com) or over the phone (413-230-1944).

Visit Perch for more information!

Find your power through gentle, mindful movement.

A FREE TRIAL CLASS will be held Friday, February 9th. 10-11AM. 

Balance and Ease on the Floor with Kate Martel
Experience movement with ease while applying the principles of the Alexander Technique. This extended session on the floor invites students to practice gentle movement through the lens of the AT, focusing on breath, dynamic balance and optimal coordination through the whole mind body. Movement structures and patterns are drawn from such practices as Bartenieff Fundamentals, Yoga, and various Dance Techniques.

Alexander Technique can be beneficial if you are:

• Seeking more ease and less stress in everyday movement
• Experiencing chronic pain or discomfort such as headaches, backaches, tendonitis, strained muscles, joint deterioration, difficulty breathing
• Recovering from an injury or trauma
• Interested in gaining more energy and stamina in everyday functioning
• A performing artist or athlete and wish to refine technique and recover faster
• Seeking a greater sense of yourself in relationship to your environment overall
• Desiring more confidence in public speaking or teaching

Details
WHEN: Fridays, 10:00-11:00am. First 4-week session starts 3/2. 
WHERE: The Center Dance, 321 Main St. Amherst, MA 01002
FEE: $50 (4 week session) or $15/drop-in.
WHO: Performers, Sitters, Walkers, Teachers, Caregivers, Workers, or any Body who wants to move with awareness. All are welcome.
CONTACT: Kate Martel, katiejmartel@gmail.com

The Center Dance is thrilled to host master flamenco teacher Lindsey Bourassa for two workshops on Wednesday, February 21st.

Lindsey comes to us from Portland, Maine’s Bourassa Dance Studio, where she directs, teaches, choreographs and performs.  Read more about her work here.

Workshop Description:
In this workshop we will learn the foundations of flamenco technique, including footwork, marking steps, and rhythms, as well as a fun choreography in the flamenco styles of Tangos. Throughout the workshop, we will also explore elements of flamenco‘s rich history, styles, culture, and language. 

Workshop I (children ages 7-12): 10AM-12:30 PM. Tuition is $45
Workshop II (teens and adults): 5-8PM. Tuition is $60

To reserve your space, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call: 413-230-1944. Online registration is also available (scroll down to Master Classes section).