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We are pleased to announce we have moved to
BOMBYX and SUN STUDIOS!
BOMBYX (130 Pine St)
Sun Studio (221 Pine St)
REGISTRATION & INFO:
ADULT CLASS INFO & REGISTRATION
YOUTH CLASS INFO & REGISTRATION
Hatchery young artist program: HERE
EXCHANGE: HERE
Keep posted for EVENTS
HUT ON NOVEMBER 4th, 7 PM- AT BOMBYX!
HATCHERY performance on January 25-26, 2024!
PAST SEASON IN REVIEW:
SUMMER 2023
HATCHERY at
Jacob's Pillow on August 18 at 3pm
in the Artists of the Berkshires performance
on the Leir Stage!
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THANK YOU PETER RAPER and JACOBS PILLOW
FOR PHOTOS! |
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Friday, August 18
3:00- 4:00 p.m.
Becket, MA
HATCHERY DANCE COMPANY will perform two pieces:
"VESNA"
Choreography: Melle Lowenthal with the dancers
Dancers: Arin Andrews, Irina Andrews, Tovah Boucher, Sophie Calkins, Yelena Caldanaro, Jamie Hougen-Smith, Niko Reilly, Morgan Brown-McNeil, Caroline Casey, Edalena Savage, Audree Patterson, Andrew Jones-Monahan
"Galaxia"
Choreography: Arin Andrews
Dancers: Arin Andrews, Irina Andrews, Tovah Boucher, Sophie Calkins, Yelena Caldenero, Jamie Hougen-Smith, Niko Reilly, Morgan Brown-Mackneil, Caroline Casey, Edalena Savage, Audree Patterson, Andrew Jones-Monahan
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SCDT YOUNG ARTIST FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
BOMBYX 130 Pine street Florence MA With Tyler Gorman Mon- Wed, Aug 14-16 and 21-23
scdtnoho.com SCDT YOUNG ARTIST FILMMAKING WORKSHOP Join us for an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity at the SCDT Young Artist Filmmaking Workshop at BOMBYX! This six part in-person workshop will take place at 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA 01062, with the first session on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 2:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time) and subsequent sessions at 12pm. Artists age 12-18 will learn the foundations of narrative filmmaking and work together to craft new works in video. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is designed to help you enhance your skills and express your unique vision through film. Through hands-on activities, you'll gain practical knowledge in screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, and editing. Collaborate with fellow young artists, exchange ideas, and bring your stories to life on the big screen. At SCDT Young Artist Filmmaking Workshop, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and make lasting memories with like-minded individuals. |
SEASON CALENDAR
SUMMER 2023 CLASS UPDATE:
Saturday Ballet Practices- 10:30-12 at 33 Hawley St- donations $5-$20
Join us throughout the summer for a continuation of Hawley St Ballet! We will be meeting informally each Saturday to do a barre and some center and travelling dance combinations. This is a MIXED level class, everyone is welcome! However please know there will be less formal teaching than in our regular classes; exercises will be led by rotating volunteers in the group and the focus will be on personal expression and enjoying the form rather than technical skill.
July 8,15,22,29 and AUGUST 5 with Ellie!
SUMMER 2023 CLASS UPDATE:
Saturday Ballet Practices- 10:30-12 at 33 Hawley St- donations $5-$20
Join us throughout the summer for a continuation of Hawley St Ballet! We will be meeting informally each Saturday to do a barre and some center and travelling dance combinations. This is a MIXED level class, everyone is welcome! However please know there will be less formal teaching than in our regular classes; exercises will be led by rotating volunteers in the group and the focus will be on personal expression and enjoying the form rather than technical skill.
July 8,15,22,29 and AUGUST 5 with Ellie!
SCDT COUNTERTECHNIQUE SUMMER DANCE SERIES!
Monday- Friday, July 10-14 from 12-2 at BOMBYX
with Maya LaLiberté and special guest: Kate Martel
July 10-14, 12-2pm
Option to drop in or take full week
Daily Countertechnique with Maya
special guest on Wednesday 12-1! Kate Martel
AT: BOMBYX, 130 Pine St, Florence, MA
Option to drop in or take full week
Daily Countertechnique with Maya
special guest on Wednesday 12-1! Kate Martel
AT: BOMBYX, 130 Pine St, Florence, MA
PAST SEASON IN REVIEW: WINTER/SPRING 2023
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Performances Friday June 16 5pm SCDT Creative Movement Class SCDT Adult Classes Hatchery Teen Dance Company 7pm Vanessa Anspaugh Coaching Project ------- Community Classes Saturday June 17 In the Dance Studio: 9-9:30am Ballet Basics 9:30-10am Ballet 10-10:30am Modern 10:30 -11am Contact Improvisation 11-12pm Hatchery Audition In Eli's Room: 10-10:30 Creative moves for littles 10:30-11 Dance Making Hatchery Junior company 11-12 Bachata and Social Justice |
COACHING PROJECT 2023
(on tour!)
with Vanessa Anspaugh
2 Week Summer Apprentice Intensive June 2-18
$750
For pre-professionals and professionals, 18+
scholarships available! email jenscdt@gmail.com for scholarship info
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN (reviewed on a rolling basis)
$750
For pre-professionals and professionals, 18+
scholarships available! email jenscdt@gmail.com for scholarship info
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN (reviewed on a rolling basis)
2022 IN REVIEW
Over 150 artists presented
Over 50 performances
Over 300 classes
Over 3000 students and audience members
Thank you for being a part of an exciting 2022 and helping us re-energize live performance and in-person dancing!
We are excited to share an exhilarating 2023 with you!
Over 150 artists presented
Over 50 performances
Over 300 classes
Over 3000 students and audience members
Thank you for being a part of an exciting 2022 and helping us re-energize live performance and in-person dancing!
We are excited to share an exhilarating 2023 with you!
THE SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE & THOUGHT (SCDT) provides innovative programming for all ages to activate imaginations and facilitate empowerment, transformation, and development through the movement arts. SCDT connects dance practices, performances, and classes with thoughtful public conversation, encouraging and invigorating community engagement. Learn more >>>
SCDT welcomes individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, class, and ability. We believe that diversity creates a world we want to live in, and encourage you, whoever you are, to join us in creating a space for movement, thought, care, and intention.
CHECK OUT OUR COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS, APE @ HAWLEY , FIRST GENERATION and THE FIELD CENTER
PLUS, check out our Artist Retrospective with APE @ HAWLEY!
FOR UP TO DATE COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLICK HERE!
We are pleased to offer IN PERSON and ONLINE CLASSES! All classes are at our new home 33 Hawley Street, Northampton MA
Our space is 3000 sq feet, with lots of room to dance and socially distance!
Check out details here!
SCDT welcomes individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, class, and ability. We believe that diversity creates a world we want to live in, and encourage you, whoever you are, to join us in creating a space for movement, thought, care, and intention.
CHECK OUT OUR COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS, APE @ HAWLEY , FIRST GENERATION and THE FIELD CENTER
PLUS, check out our Artist Retrospective with APE @ HAWLEY!
FOR UP TO DATE COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLICK HERE!
We are pleased to offer IN PERSON and ONLINE CLASSES! All classes are at our new home 33 Hawley Street, Northampton MA
Our space is 3000 sq feet, with lots of room to dance and socially distance!
Check out details here!
THANK YOU TO OUR MANY SUPPORTERS INCLUDING THE MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL, THE NORTHAMPTON ARTS COUNCIL, THE ART ANGELS and NEFA and NOM
SCDT is also proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming.
EBT and WIC cardholders get a 50% discount for all SCDT programming. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
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Audition Feb 2nd, Thursday 5-6:30pm
SCDT, Workroom Studio Theater
Ages 13-17
Laura Peterson will be teaching an audition class, numbers will not be worn.
Interested dancers are encouraged to ----->LEARN MORE and APPLY HERE
---->Scholarships applications are available once the dancer has been accepted to the program.
SCDT, Workroom Studio Theater
Ages 13-17
Laura Peterson will be teaching an audition class, numbers will not be worn.
Interested dancers are encouraged to ----->LEARN MORE and APPLY HERE
---->Scholarships applications are available once the dancer has been accepted to the program.
WINTER/SPRING 2023
ADULT & YOUTH
CLASSES ARE LIVE!
SCDT FALL 2022 IN REVIEW
Saturday Sept 10|welcome to the void, 7PM
Sunday Sept 18 |EXCHANGE, 7PM
Saturday Sept 24| Women in hip hop artist talk- PASSIONFRUIT DANCE, 7:30PM
Saturday Oct 1|HUT, 8PM
Saturday Oct 15|Peter Schmitz Tribute, 7PM
Sunday Oct 16|WIP, 4:30PM
Saturday and Sunday Oct 22-23|MOTHER TONGUE- First Generation, time TBD
Thursday Oct 27|Tatsuya Nakatani Gong Orchestra, 7:30PM
Saturday Nov 5|HUT 8PM
Saturday Nov 12|IzumonookunI- Aretha Aoki/Ryan MacDonald, 7:00PM
Sunday Nov 13|WIP, 4:30PM
Saturday Dec 3|HUT 8PM
Saturday Sunday Dec 17-18|HATCHERY, 6PM/2PM
IN HONOR OF
YOUR LIVES, YOUR MAGIC AND THE MANY GIFTS YOU SHARED WITH SO MUCH GENEROSITY
PETER BARRY SCHMITZ
Amherst, MA — Peter B. Schmitz (December 29, 1950 – August 10, 2022) offered his rigorously innovative mind and spirit to the performing arts for over five decades as a choreographer, actor, dancer, and educator. Peter died peacefully at home under the tender care of his husband, Joey Trazo Schmitz. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Creative Coaching Fund through A.P.E.: http://www.apearts.org/support.html. For more about Peter, see: peterbschmitz.squarespace.com Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com |
JEAN BAXTER
HADLEY, MA — Jean Barrett Baxter, 74, of Hadley, MA, died peacefully at home on 8/11/2022 surrounded by family following a journey of 10 months with brain cancer. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at 11am at the First Congregational Church, 102 Middle Street, Hadley Ma. A brief graveside service will follow at the Old Hadley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be contributed to the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts in her name. Ahearn Funeral Home (413)587-0044 |
KATHLEEN MARGARET
HERMESDORF January 31,1967 -November 29, 2020 (age 53) passed away on November 29, 2020 at the age of 53. She was a stunning artist and a generous builder of community. She was an abundant mover, a literal shaker, an incredible force of nature.She was a convener of dreamers, a home for unruly creative impulses. She was a stellar human - graced with grit and humor and love and generosity - whose movement and teaching transformed those in her sphere in innumerable ways. Do you have a memory of Kathleen that you would like to add to the site? Feel free to contact us with your offering. SHARE YOUR MEMORY Email: kathleenhermesdorfarchive@gmail.com |
NANCY STARK SMITH
age 68, a writer, editor, and dancer who co-founded the contemporary dance form called Contact Improvisation, died of ovarian cancer at home in Florence, MA, on Friday, May 1, 2020. "Where you are when you don't know where you are is one of the most precious spots offered by improvisation. It is a place from which more directions are possible than anywhere else. I call this place The Gap," Stark Smith wrote in a Contact Quarterly editor's note in 1987. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Contact Quarterly www.contactquarterly.com/ donate. |
EXCITING NEWS
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SCDT is proud to announce our latest grants from NEFA, and the Mass Cultural Council!
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WELCOME HOME
SCD&T is HAPPY and BUSY in our new space at 33 Hawley! We can't wait to welcome you into the Work Room for the Fall semester. With 3000 sq. feet and a state-of-the-art HVAC system, we're lucky to have our airy space where social distancing is easy.
INTRODUCING: HAWLEY STREET BALLET
Hawley Street Ballet has been long in the making-- Jen Polins, Kate Martel, and Ellie Goudie-Averill have each had life long journeys as professional ballet dancers and have been training since they were very young. Their love for the form has kept them all engaged in the art of ballet, and their love for teaching movement and patterns to others has brought them together in Northampton at 33 Hawley Street in 2021. These three incredible teachers are joining forces and offer these holistic, healing approaches to classical and contemporary ballet to YOU!
Students will be invited into contemporary approaches to ballet techniques that include kindness, rigor, coordination, curiosity, and specificity. Together, we will deepen physical exploration and expand knowledge of movement vocabulary. In these classes, dancers will learn and increase familiarity with ballet terminology, and apply anatomical information for maximized freedom within form, function, and joy.
Learn more about Hawley Street Ballet HERE >>>>
Students will be invited into contemporary approaches to ballet techniques that include kindness, rigor, coordination, curiosity, and specificity. Together, we will deepen physical exploration and expand knowledge of movement vocabulary. In these classes, dancers will learn and increase familiarity with ballet terminology, and apply anatomical information for maximized freedom within form, function, and joy.
Learn more about Hawley Street Ballet HERE >>>>
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DONATE!
SCDT is an independent non profit arts organization struggling to survive in this pandemic. SCDT is dedicated to employing a small, wonderful staff of artists and is continuing to offer online programming to the public during these tenuous times. Please consider a donation to support SCDT so we can support artists and teachers, and keep up with important arts programming. THANK YOU! |
WORK/STUDY
Interested in free classes and performances? We are currently recruiting work/study members or interns for class monitoring, office administration, fundraising, and more! If you are interested in joining us, please email infoscdt@gmail.com with the subject link "Work/Study" or "Internship." We can't wait to hear from you! |
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