More magic, is many feet.
Join the cast of A 21st Century Nutcracker. All are welcome.
Auditions will be held Sunday, October 8th at The Center Dance Studio in Amherst. Details to follow.
A 21st Century Nutcracker: Let’s play with tradition!
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Expanded Fall Schedule at The Center!
Enjoy the summer. Plan for the fall.
The Center Dance Studio’s expanded fall schedule is up! Visit our Class Descriptions and Class Schedules pages for details, and be sure to read about our new Company Program for students in grades 3-12.
Contact us at thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or 413-230-1944.
Expanded Fall Schedule at The Center!
Enjoy the summer. Plan for the fall.
The Center Dance Studio’s expanded fall schedule is up! Visit our Class Descriptions and Class Schedules pages for details, and be sure to read about our new Company Program for students in grades 3-12.
Contact us at thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or 413-230-1944.
Perch & Swoop – Trial Class August 16th!
Join us at The Center Dance Studio on Wednesday, August 16th at 9:30 AM for a free trial class of Perch & Swoop!
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.
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 September 8th – October 13th.
Tuition is $160 for 6 weeks.
To pre-register for our free trial class, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call 413-230-1944.
Visit www.centerperch.com for more information!
Master Class @ The Center!
The Center Dance welcomes an amazing new faculty member!
Kate Martel, NYC-based dancer, choreographer and educator, is relocating to the Pioneer Valley and will begin teaching at The Center this fall. We can’t wait!
Join Kate for a master class in August to say hello and see her in action!
Tuesday, August 22nd: 4-5:30 PM (grades 7-12)
Thursday, August 24th: 4-5 PM (grades 3-6)
Thursday, August 24th: 4-5 PM (grades 3-6)
Class Description
Beginning/Intermediate Modern Technique
In this class we will learn and experiment with fundamental concepts of modern dance. We will drop, roll, swing, suspend, jump and twist. Structured movement exercises will develop coordination, strength, mobility and musicality. We will also learn how to locomote in a variety of ways, then we will make up our own.
Cost is $15. Contact us to register by phone/email. We anticipate that these classes will fill up quickly, so don’t wait!
To learn more about Kate, view her bio on our “About Us” page.
Dance Around the World!
No airfare? No problem!
This summer, your child can dance around the world without boarding one plane. At The Center’s Dance Around the World summer program, kids will learn traditional and contemporary dance styles from across the globe. Each day will land us on a different continent, where we’ll explore the music, literature, art and cuisine from different countries. Be sure to pack a bathing suit!
- Drop-off: 9:00 AM at The Center Dance Studio, 321 Main Street in Amherst, MA
- Pick-up: 3:30 PM at The Center Dance Studio (4:30 PM late pick-up option available)
Email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call 413-230-1944 to register.
Fairies & Folklore!
Add some MAGIC to your child’s summer…
At our “Fairies & Folklore” summer dance program, kids will read classic fairy tales, write their own, and DANCE them all! We’ll build gnome homes, brew ambrosia, scribble spells, and maybe even meet some water nymphs at the town pool. Spots are going fast – reserve yours now!
Email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com or call 413-230-1944 to register.
Summer Classes at The Center!
Summer days are long. Why not fill them with dance?
Dance classes for all ages. Flexible summer enrollment options available. Visit http://www.thecenterdance.com for schedules and rates.
Perch & Swoop into Summer!
Enroll now in our 4-week mini session of Perch & Swoop: a morning of art, songs, reading, dance and PLAY!
Recommended for toddlers 18 months – 4 years (10% sibling discount available; siblings under 18 months may attend at no extra charge).
Thursdays, 9:30 AM – 12PM
June 15th – July 6th.
Register online, via email (thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com) or over the phone (413-230-1944).
Visit Perch for more information!
Summer Schedule is Up!
Reserve your space now! The Center will run special 6-week sessions of Story Ballet and Word Play (both for children ages 3.5-6) from June 27th-August 8th. Take advantage of our flexible summer enrollment option and register for 4, 5 or 6 weeks.
Visit our Class Descriptions & Class Schedules pages for all the info!
Register online, over the phone (413-230-1944), or via email at thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com.
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