Introducing “Perch & Swoop” at The Center Dance Studio. A once-weekly class for toddlers and their caregivers, Perch & Swoop offers the best of The Center’s Pre-K creative movement curriculum, bookended by art activities, a wholesome snack, and play time. 

Come to a free trial class Friday, March 24th from 9:30 AM -12 PM. 

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

Fridays, 9:30 AM – 12PM
Our first 6-week session runs March 31st – May 12th (class will not meet Friday, 4/21)

Take advantage of our special introductory rate! $150/6 weeks

Visit Perch for more information!

Join us Tuesday nights at 7PM for a FUN hour of ballet-inspired fitness!

Ballet Conditioning (1 hour): 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.

Drop-in: $10/class. 

The Center Dance Studio cordially invites children ages 4-6 to a Purple Crayon Picnic, February 23rd from 10AM-12PM. Join us for a morning of reading, art-making, dancing, and feasting — all inspired by our love of Harold and his fantastic purple crayon. Register ASAP to reserve a spot at the picnic table! Tickets are available on our Square Store (scroll down to “Events”), or simply email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com. 

Cost is $25/child (10% sibling discount available). 

If your child is new to The Center, please submit a registration form by the day of the event. 

The Center Dance Studio cordially invites children ages 4-6 to a Purple Crayon Picnic, February 23rd from 10AM-12PM. Join us for a morning of reading, art-making, dancing, and feasting — all inspired by our love of Harold and his fantastic purple crayon. Register ASAP to reserve a spot at the picnic table! Tickets are available on our Square Store (scroll down to “Events”), or simply email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com. 

Cost is $25/child (10% sibling discount available). 

If your child is new to The Center, please submit a registration form by the day of the event. 

Garden of Verses: Wednesdays, 10-10:45 AM (ages 2-4)

Garden of Verses (45 minutes; caregivers attend) offers a gentle, joyful introduction to creative movement for toddlers and their caregivers. Using imagery, rhyme and song, children 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.

8-week session begins February 1st. Tuition is $110.

For more information, contact thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or (413) 230-1944

At The Center, children spin stories from movement using classical and modern dance techniques. Sister duo Ashley and Caddy Carlisle combine their years of dance training in the Pioneer Valley, New York City, and Montreal with a special approach to teaching that gets kids reading, writing and dancing; connecting, collaborating and creating.  It’s a holistic approach to dance.  In classes geared to children and teens of all ages, kids combine elements of what they imagine with what they observe to create movement that is inventive, entertaining, and deeply satisfying.

The Center. Where we’re not just spinning, we’re spinning stories.

321 Main Street Amherst MA

Visit our Class Descriptions,  Class Schedules and Registration pages for all the info!

Garden of Verses (ages 0-3) offers a gentle, joyful introduction to creative movement for babies, 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.

This special 8-week session begins Wednesday, January 25th.

Tuition is $110 for general public, $90 for families with a child enrolled in Wednesday afternoon Story Ballet.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Wednesday afternoons, at The Center Dance Studio.
It’s the perfect cure for that mid-week slump.

Turning Pages (45 minutes, grades K-1) introduces students to the language of dance, inviting them to explore movement in a creative, nurturing environment. Through “movement narratives,” students enact compelling stories and poems, embodying the characters that enchant and intrigue them. Guided improvisations, informed by our students’ own literary imaginations, are another staple of this course. An informal sharing of our work will take place at the end of the session.

Classes meet each Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 PM.
Winter/Spring ’17 Session begins January 25th.

Register online or by emailing thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com

Reserve your spot today!

The Center Dance Studio offers rigorous training in three foundational dance forms: ballet, contemporary dance, and hip hop. By engaging with the technical dimensions of dance, Center students deepen and refine their work as choreographers and storytellers. (Learn more About Us and Our Approach).

Winter/Spring ’17 Session begins January 23rd.

Visit our Class Descriptions and Class Schedules pages for all the info!