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CLASSES 11/3-11/9:
Beginning Modern with Erik Elizondo
Monday 11/3, 7-8:30pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St
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Somatics with Fritha Pengelly
Friday 11/7, 9-10am in Carole's Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St
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Open Ballet with Jen Polins
Saturday 11/8, 10-11:30am in Carole's Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St
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Intermediate Advanced Contemporary with Francesca Baron
Sunday 11/9, 2-3:30pm in Carole's Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St
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ADULT PROGRAM CLASS DESCRIPTIONS - FALL 2025

ADULT MODERN ALL LEVELS
Mondays, 7-8:30pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St
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This open level Modern is a gentle movement class open to all; absolute beginners welcome. Drawing from traditional and contemporary forms, we will warm ourselves and practice full, unapologetic embodiment. Class will include phrasework, improvisation, and follow-along exercises to help us cultivate buoyant, adaptive bodies. We will sweat, stretch, and condition. 

​Teacher Schedule

SEPTEMBER
8- Francesca Baron
15-Francesca Baron
22-Molly Rose-Williams
29-Molly Rose-Williams
OCTOBER
6-Jen Polins
13-Jen Polins
20-Michelle Marroquin
27-Michelle Marroquin
NOVEMBER
3-Erik Elizondo
10- Madison Palffy
17-Madison Palffy
24-Gabriella Carmichael
DECEMBER
1-Gabriella Carmichael
8-Olana Flynn
15- Olana Flynn



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SOMATIC TECHNIQUES
Fridays, 9-10am in Carole's Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St
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SCDT's movement mission is based in experimental and healing somatic practices. This fall, SCDT shares a collection of incredible local teachers who introduce somatic forms such as: Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and Body Mind Centering. Come if you want to transform how you experience and interact with your bodymind. These methods not only help with physical alignment and movement efficiency but also support emotional and mental well-being. Whether you're looking to heal, improve your posture, or simply explore new ways of moving, these approaches can provide valuable insights and tools. Enjoy the journey of exploration and self-discovery this Spring!

Teacher Schedule
SEPTEMBER
12- Fritha Pengelly
19-Lani Nahele
26-Lani Nahele
OCTOBER
3- Fritha Pengelly
10- Fritha Pengelly
17-Tracy Einstein
24-Tracy Einstein
31- Lani Nahele
NOVEMBER
7- Fritha Pengelly
14- Kate Martel
21- Kate Martel
28-NO CLASS
DECEMBER
5- Tracy Einstein
12- Tracy Einstein
19- Kate Martel




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HAWLEY ST CONTEMPORARY BALLET (open level)
Saturdays, 10-11:30am in Carole's Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St
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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.

Experiential and Somatic approach to Ballet.

Open to all levels who want to train together in a supportive environment. This program is for anyone who loves ballet, especially the people whom ballet has left out. Reimagine the standard components of a ballet class and prioritize joy, generosity, play, mutual admiration, and virtuosity.


Teacher Schedule
SEPTEMBER
6-Michelle Marroquin
13-Jen Polins
20-Jen Polins
27-Michelle Marroquin
OCTOBER
4- Michelle Marroquin
11-Jen Polins
18- Kate Martel
25-Michelle Marroquin
NOVEMBER
1-Kate Martel
8-Jen Polins
15-Kate Martel
22-Kate Martel
29-NO CLASS
DECEMBER
6-Michelle Marroquin
13- Ellie Goudie-Averill
20- Ellie Goudie-Averill


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INT/ADV CONTEMPORARY
Sundays, 2-3:30pm with Rotating Teachers

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These are dance gatherings led by local and visiting professional dance artists. This is a time for us to experience what it means to be in a shared movement space again, in person, and be in community with one another. The structure of these classes is meant to be informal in nature, so dancers can get and give what they need. We are gathering for some nourishing movement and shared experience, with fantastic leaders to guide us.

Teacher Schedule

SEPTEMBER
7-Chloe London
14- Chloe London
21- Maya LaLiberté
28-Maya LaLiberté

OCTOBER
5- Madison Palffy
12- Madison Palffy
19- Gabby Carmichael
26- Gabby Carmichael

NOVEMBER
2-Francesca Baron
9- 2-Francesca Baron
16- Francesca Baron
23-Maya LaLiberté
30-NO CLASS

DECEMBER
7- Chloe London
14- Madison Palffy
21- Gabby Carmichael


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