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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 and FIRST GENERATION
PLUS, check out our Artist Retrospective with APE @ HAWLEY!

FOR UP TO DATE COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLICK HERE!
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SCDT IS MOVING!
It is with great excitement and a tinge of sadness that we announce our move from 25 Main Street to our new and permanent home at 33 Hawley Street, the Northampton Community Arts Trust's newly renovated building.... Keep Reading >>>
FLORENCE SAVINGS BANK
​COMMUNITY GRANTS

If you are a Florence Savings Bank customer, please VOTE NOW to grant SCDT a Community Grant! Thank you! 
Plus, for more ways to support SCDT, CLICK HERE>>>
HATCHERY FALL SHOWCASE
​HOME BODIES

DECEMBER 12 at 7pm EST
DECEMBER 13 at 3pm EST

​Original works by Hatchery Teen Dance Company and guest artist, Jasmine Hearn. 
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NEW!
SCDT CLUBHOUSE!

FOR ANY AND ALL YOUNG PEOPLE
Prompts and simple scores for imaginative movement play and exploration! FREE!!! No Zoom! Only FUN allowed! Limited parent involvement! 
Sign up & learn more by filling out this brief form:
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FALL SEASON DATES: SEPTEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 11
(Youth classes: October 5-November 20)
All times Eastern Time Zone (Massachusetts, USA)
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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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