Center Dance

Take a leap!

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.

 

Discover YOUR Story Arc at The Center.

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

 

Tuesday nights, we hit the barre.

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. 

Dance away your wintertime blues!

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.

Leap into the New Year!

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.

Perch & Swoop with us Wednesday mornings!

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!

A 21st Century Nutcracker!

Join The Center Dance in Amherst on Saturday, December 16th for an exciting spin on a wintertime classic! It’s A 21st Century Nutcracker – dance styles from across the globe (and right next door!) set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

Curtains will rise in the Amherst Regional High School auditorium at 1 and 5 PM.
Tickets are available online or, beginning 11/24, at The Center Dance Studio (321 Main Street, in Amherst).

Ticket Prices:
Advance: $12/general public, $10/seniors & children 12 and under
At Door: $14/general public, $12/seniors & children 12 and under

A 21st Century Nutcracker.  Let’s play with tradition!

LuLaRoe and Nutcracker Tickets!

Drop by The Center Dance Studio on Friday, 11/24 between 11AM and 2PM to browse a beautiful collection of comfortable and stylish clothing AND take advantage of special pricing on A 21st Century Nutcracker tickets. Our wonderful friend and LuLaRoe consultant, Johannah Park, is offering terrific deals on a wide variety of leggings, shirts, sweaters and dresses – in sizes ranging from XXS to 3XL.

Don’t miss out!

A 21st Century Nutcracker!

Join The Center Dance in Amherst on Saturday, December 16th for an exciting spin on a wintertime classic! It’s A 21st Century Nutcracker – dance styles from across the globe (and right next door!) set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

Curtains will rise in the Amherst Regional High School auditorium at 1 and 5 PM.
Tickets are available online or, beginning 11/24, at The Center Dance Studio (321 Main Street, in Amherst).

Ticket Prices:
Advance: $12/general public, $10/seniors & children 12 and under
At Door: $14/general public, $12/seniors & children 12 and under

A 21st Century Nutcracker.  Let’s play with tradition!