Author: The Center Dance

Summer Kick-Off Dance Party!

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Calling all tweens!

Summer vacation has officially begun; it’s time to celebrate.  Join us tomorrow, June 24th from 6-8PM.  Let’s give summer the welcome it deserves!

This event is for kids entering grades 5-7 (stay tuned for future events geared toward the younger crowd!).

Suggested $5 cover charge (OR bring a beverage/snack to share).

For more information, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call 413-687-7953.

 

A Different Kind of Summer Sampler… 

Adults – we’ve heard you! You want dance classes, and we’re bringing it. We’re so pleased to offer an Adult Sampler Series this summer! It will run as a survey session; we get to dance with you and you’ll help us get a sense of what classes we should add to the Fall Schedule.

Summer Sampler Series
June 22nd, 28th, 30th & July 6th at 7:00 PM
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Class Descriptions

  • Adult Ballet (1 hour): a more traditional ballet class geared toward lovers of the classical form. Barre work reinforces foundational ballet vocabulary and principles; center work cultivates purity of movement and musicality as dancers learn and refine longer ballet phrases. Tutus optional. Wednesday, June 22nd @ 7PM
  • Fitness Dance (1 hour): a Zumba-esque dance class designed to elevate your mood and your heart rate. Increase your strength, flexibility and physical endurance as you rock out to an awesome playlist. Tuesday, June 28th @ 7:30 PM 
  • 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, fun cardio dance. Thursday, June 30th @ 7PM
  • Book and Bar(re) (1 ½ hours): a combination 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 (character dynamics, tone, theme, structure….it’s all fair game). BYOBook, BYOBottle…We’ll provide the Barre. Hilarity guaranteed. Wednesday, July 6th @ 7PM

Cost:$15/class. Participants will receive a 10% discount on Fall 2016 classes.

For more information, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call (413) 230-1944
http://www.thecenterdance.com

Spaces are filling up!

Beat the heat this summer at The Center! We will be hosting TWO WEEKS of summer camp this July. Part reader/writer’s workshop, part dance your heart out/collaborative choreography, part cool down and dip at the town pool. One hundred percent fun. 

Week 1: July 18th-22nd, students entering grades 2, 3, 4
Week 2: July 25th-29th, students entering grades 5, 6,7 

  • Drop-off: 9AM at The Center
  • Pick-up: 3:30 at The Center (4:30 late pick-up option available)

What to Bring: Backpack/tote containing comfortable clothing to dance in, towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, bag lunch, water bottle.

Tuition: $285. New families will be charged a $25 registration fee. This fee does not apply to returning families. 

To Register: Contact us by phone (413-687-7953) or email (thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com)  for enrollment packet. Online payment is available through Mindbody.com. 

Summer Classes

The Center will offer two literature-based creative movement classes this summer: Garden of Verses (ages 2-3: Wednesdays, 9:15-10:00 AM) and a special mixed ages session of Word Play (ages 3.5-7: Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 PM).

Both classes will Summer3run from June 22nd-July 27th.

Tuition:
Garden of Verses = $80
Word Play = $90

Visit our Classes page for full class descriptions.

Summer Classes

The Center will offer two literature-based creative movement classes this summer: Garden of Verses (ages 2-3: Wednesdays, 9:15-10:00 AM) and a special mixed ages session of Word Play (ages 3.5-7: Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 PM).

Both classes will Summer3run from June 22nd-July 27th.

Tuition:
Garden of Verses = $80
Word Play = $90

Visit our Classes page for full class descriptions.

Summer at the Center

Beat the heat this summer at The Center! We will be hosting TWO WEEKS of summer camp this July. Part reader/writer’s workshop, part dance your heart out/collaborative choreography, part cool down and dip at the town pool. One hundred percent fun. 

Week 1: July 18th-22nd, students entering grades 2, 3, 4
Week 2: July 25th-29th, students entering grades 5, 6,7 

  • Drop-off: 9AM at The Center
  • Pick-up: 3:30 at The Center (4:30 late pick-up option available)

What to Bring: Backpack/tote containing comfortable clothing to dance in, towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, bag lunch, water bottle.

Tuition: $285. New families will be charged a $25 registration fee. This fee does not apply to returning families. 

To Register: Contact us by phone (413-687-7953) or email (thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com)  for enrollment packet. Online payment is available through Mindbody now. 

3 Spots Left in Wednesday Toddler Class!

Join our Wednesday morning Garden of Verses “Family Class.” Ages 0-5.

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Garden of Verses (45 minutes, ages 0-5; 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.

Younger siblings under 1 attend at no cost; 50% sibling discount for children 1 and up. 

New Toddler Sessions Start Next Week!

GardenofVerses2Two 8-week sessions of Garden of Verses will begin Wednesday, April 13th.

Mondays, 9:15-10:00 AM (ages 2-3)
Wednesdays, 10:15-11:00 AM (family class; ages 0-5)

Tuition is $110. Visit our Registration page for enrollment information.

Garden of Verses (45 minutes, ages 2-3; 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.