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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STOP ASIAN HATE.

SCDT stands in solidarity with the Asian community in the struggle to end anti-Asian violence. This year has seen an alarming increase in violence directed at Asians and Pacific Islanders. Many have been killed, threatened, harassed and frightened. It is critical to call these incidents what they are: Hate Crimes. #StopAsianHate

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TIDEWATER PROJECT
with Tyler Rai, Tatyana Tenenbaum, and Marion Spencer

tidewater work-in-process showing
+ Q & A with Sara Smith
April 28th from 6-7pm Eastern Time
ONLINE with ZOOM!
​REGISTER NOW >>>

All proceeds will be donated to the Nolumbeka Project.

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REGISTER NOW!

SOMATIC SURVIVAL STRATEGIES #6
with karen nelson and mayfield brooks!

APRIL 30-MAY 2
ONLINE with ZOOM!
LEARN MORE >>>
REGISTER NOW >>>
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Questions? Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com!

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CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
ONLINE & IN PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE!

​SCDT + freeskewl present ONLINE CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE!
MARCH 29 - JUNE 13, 2021  •  Hip Hop & Teen Contemporary Techniques
Online with Zoom! Take from anywhere!

SCDT Youth Program presents LIVE & IN-PERSON YOUTH CLASSES!
MAY 1 - JUNE 8, 2021  •  Family Dance Class & Creative Movement!
At 33 Hawley St in Northampton, MA!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! Email Em Papineau with questions at empscdt@gmail.com!

Learn More & Register!

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WINTER/SPRING 2021
ADULT CLASSES: Ongoing, Starting January 4
YOUTH CLASSES: Spring Session (March 29-June 13)
All times Eastern Time Zone (Massachusetts, USA)

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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! 
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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!

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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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