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!

Enroll now in our 4-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
November 8th – December 6th
Tuition = $99

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

Visit Perch for more information!

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.

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

Thursdays, 7-8 PM. $10/class. 

Story Ballet (45 minutes, ages 3.5-5) invites young dancers to explore the world of ballet through an imaginative lens. Using imagery and stories as inspiration, students will engage with the vocabulary and principles of classical ballet. Our interactive, developmentally appropriate class structure nurtures students’ enthusiasm for dance while cultivating focus and a growth mindset.

Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:15 PM (11/1-12/13)

This class fills up quickly, so reserve your spot now!

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.

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

Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM. $10/class. 

Drop by the studio on Thursday, October 5th from 6-8PM and register to audition for The Center’s 21st Century Nutcracker — an exciting spin on a timeless classic. On the fence about joining the cast? We’ll answer all your questions (and persuade you to get in on the fun!).

Auditions will be held Sunday, October 8th at The Center Dance in Amherst. All who audition will receive a part in our production. 

For more information, visit The Center’s Nutcracker page, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, call 413-230-1944, or better yet, come chat with us in person next Thursday! 

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.

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

Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM. $10/class. 

Saturday mornings are for DANCING!

Kick off your weekends in good cheer and good health, with Tiffany Joseph’s Adult Fitness Series. 

This 6-week session is comprised of 2 Zumba, 2 Power Yoga and 2 Hip Hop classes. Whether you’re a Zumba fanatic or novice, a seasoned yogi or just learning tree pose, you’ll be in excellent hands with Tiffany — a certified yoga AND Zumba instructor with a background in Hip Hop. 

Come to a FREE trial class Saturday, 9/16 at 10 AM. 

6-week session begins Saturday, 9/23. Classes meet from 10-11AM. 

Flexible enrollment options include:

4 classes: $40 
5 classes: $45 
6 classes: $50

Session will run with a minimum of 4 people. 

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. Starts 9/23. Tuition is $110 per child (10% sibling discount available).

Come this Saturday, 9/16, for a free trial class!

For more information, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call 413-230-1944.

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

Wednesdays, 10-10:45AM (ages 2-3)
Fridays, 10-10:45 AM (family class, ages 0-5, join Perch & Swoop for dance class)
Sundays, 10-10:45 AM (ages 2-3)

8-week fall mini-sessions begin September 13th. Tuition is $110.

Garden of Verses families may stay after class on Wednesdays for a reduced Perch Play rate of $8 with a 5-family minimum. Friday and Sunday students are welcome to attend.