We take our Wednesday nights with a twist.

Book and Bar(re)™: a combination of book club, dance party and cocktail hour. A short but robust dance warm up followed by light stretching, adult beverages and low-stakes literary discussion. Each class culminates in a group improv inspired by the evening’s literary analysis. BYOBook, BYOBottle…We’ll provide the Barre. Hilarity guaranteed.

Wednesdays, 7:30PM @ The Center Dance Studio. January 24th – March 7th (class will not meet 2/21)
Tuition: $75-$100 (sliding scale)

This session’s book is Difficult Women, by Roxane Gay. 

Inquire for more details.  Email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, call 413-230-1944 or stop by the studio to chat: 321 Main Street in Amherst (right next to Hope & Feathers Framing). 

Garden of Verses (ages 1.5-3) offers a gentle, joyful introduction to creative movement for toddlers and their caregivers. Using imagery, rhyme and song, little ones are guided through simple yet foundational movement patterns that promote kinesthetic awareness, coordination and focus. Storybook pages spring to life as children reimagine timeless classics and embody beloved characters; props, instruments and costumes enhance the magic. How hungry is your little caterpillar? Join us in Garden of Verses to find out.

Sundays and Wednesdays from 10-10:45 AM
8-week sessions begin 1/14
Tuition = $110

Reserve your space now! To register, contact thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, 413-230-1944 or visit our secure Square Store.

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 11:15 AM. Session I starts 1/13. Tuition is $110 per child (10% sibling discount available).

Reserve your space now! To register, contact thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, 413-230-1944 or visit our secure Square Store.

Word Play (45 minutes, ages 3-6) In this 45 minute class, students leap, prance and spin their way through the world of children’s literature. Using picture books, fairy tales and poetry, children are introduced to the fundamentals of creative movement and narrative dance. Whether they’re twirling down their own Purple Crayon path, pouncing at the Wild Rumpus, or dancing the alphabet, kids will love this interactive class that honors the reader, and storyteller, in all of us.

Sundays, 10:45-11:30 AM
Mondays, 3:30-4:15 PM

8-week sessions begin January 14th. 
Tuition = $110

Reserve your space now! To register, contact thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, 413-230-1944 or visit our secure Square Store.

Ballet Foundations offers students in grades 3-6 the opportunity to begin studying ballet in a relaxed, supportive environment. No prior experience necessary!

Dancers will be challenged at their own level as they develop strength, coordination, musicality, and a strong “movement vocabulary” in this dance style.

Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 PM.

Reserve your space now! To register, contact thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, 413-230-1944 or visit our secure Square Store.

Story Arc (75 minutes, grades 5-6) offers a creative approach to building dances in this choreography lab that grounds students in composition through technical and improvisational activities. Using literature and their own writing as a creative platform, students will explore a wide variety of movement concepts and choreographic tools. Students will work collaboratively and independently to structure original dances that are rich, meaningful and inspired. Story Arc students will showcase their work at an informal end-of-session sharing, and will be invited to perform in The Center’s spring performance. No prior experience necessary!

Our Winter/Spring ’18 session of Story Arc will have a distinctly modern bent, as contemporary dancer, choreographer and educator Kate Martel brings her expertise to the curriculum. 

Story Arc meets Wednesdays from 4-5:15 PM (January 17th – May 16th). Register online using our secure Square Store. For more information, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com. 

Ballet Conditioning: A ballet workout designed to develop core strength, lengthen muscles, improve posture and increase stamina. Barre exercises provide a meditative strengthening and toning routine, while center work offers an opportunity for low-impact, feel-good cardio dance. No prior dance experience necessary!

Want to raise the bar on your exercise routine? Grab the barre at The Center.

Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM. $10/class. 

Enroll now!

The Center Dance Studio offers classes of all types to dancers of all ages: creative movement, ballet, hip hop, choreography and fitness. Whether you’re just learning to hop or perfecting your pirouette, The Center Dance will keep you warm, happy and healthy all winter long.

Visit our Class Descriptions and Class Schedule pages for details.

Start 2018 on the right foot!

The Center Dance Studio offers classes of all types to dancers of all ages: creative movement, ballet, hip hop, choreography and fitness. Whether you’re just learning to hop or perfecting your pirouette, The Center Dance will keep you warm, happy and healthy all winter long.

Visit our Class Descriptions and Class Schedule pages for details.

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).

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
January 3rd – February 7th
Tuition = $150

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

Visit Perch for more information!