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SCDT & STUDIO4 UPDATES ON COVID-19:


SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 
We have decided to continue to hold classes online this fall, starting September 14th. 
Classes will take place via Zoom. Links will be sent to registered participants. 
Registration ends 5 minutes prior to the class start time.

FOR ADULT CLASSES, CLICK HERE!
FOR YOUTH PROGRAM CLASSES, CLICK HERE!

If you are interested in teaching online through SCDT, please send us an email at infoscdt@gmail.com.

Questions or concerns? Please email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.

FALL 2020 CLASSES:

APRIL 29, 2020 

MAY ADULT CLASS SCHEDULE:
ADULT CLASSES CONTINUING ONLINE:
  • TUE/THU at NOON,​ Contemporary Ballet Barre with Jen Polins • FREE! • JOIN HERE!
  • TUESDAYS at 9AM, Kundalini Yoga with Lesley Farlow  •  REGISTER HERE
  • WEDNESDAYS at 9AM, Alexander Technique with Kate Martel  •  REGISTER HERE
  • NEW! FRIDAYS 10-11am Beginner Adult Modern  •  REGISTER HERE

Classes will take place via Zoom. Links will be sent to registered participants. 
Registration ends 5 minutes prior to the class start time.

Questions or concerns? Please email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.

APRIL 6, 2020 

Youth classes can be joined this week!
NEW! MONDAYS • 4:30pm • Youth Modern/Composition (Ages 7-13)
WEDNESDAYS • 5pm • Hip Hop (Ages 8-12)
THURSDAYS • 4pm • Youth Dance Techniques (Ages 8-12)
THURSDAYS • 5pm • Creative Process/Dance Making (Ages 8-12)

Curious? Have questions? Want to do a trial class? Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.
REGISTER HERE

MORE UPDATES:
• Practicing Presence has been postponed. New dates TBD.
• Spring 2020 WIP showings are cancelled.

Questions or concerns? Please email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.

MARCH 28, 2020 - ADULT CLASSES UPDATE

ADULT CLASSES CONTINUING ONLINE:
  • TUE/THU at NOON,​ Contemporary Ballet Barre with Jen Polins • FREE! • JOIN HERE!
  • TUESDAYS at 9AM, Kundalini Yoga with Lesley Farlow  •  REGISTER HERE  (Starting April 7th!)
  • WEDNESDAYS at 9AM, Alexander Technique with Kate Martel  •  REGISTER HERE  (Starting April 8th!)
  • FRIDAYS at 10AM, DanceAerobics  •  REGISTER HERE  (Starting April 3rd!)​

Classes will take place via Zoom. Links will be sent to registered participants. 
Registration ends 30 minutes prior to the class start time.

Questions or concerns? Please email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.

MARCH 28, 2020 - YOUTH CLASSES UPDATE

Dear Families, 

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have moved our youth classes online AND we are extending the Spring Session to June 12th! 
Youth Hip Hop, Youth Dance Techniques, and Creative Process/Dance Making will all continue with a combination of recorded video warm ups and live Zoom meetings. If you have questions or would like to join a class, please email us at infoscdt@gmail.com. Tuition rates will be prorated. 

In addition to our regularly programmed classes, we are offering a NEW online class led by Sofia Engelman!
MONDAYS 4:30-5:30PM. Online via Zoom. 
    "This hour-long movement class consists of a Modern Dance warm up followed by a choreography lab. We will improvise, practice essential skills for Modern Dance technique, and make our own short dances. This dance class is an opportunity for curious movers to apply skills of critical thinking and composition to technical practice all from the comfort of each student's own home. We will lay on the ground, we will spin, and we will duet with our couches!"
The class will start on April 6th and run through June 12th. REGISTER HERE!

NEW STUDENTS:
• If you would like to join us for the remainder of the Spring Session, starting April 6 and ending June 12, the cost is $145. 
• If you would like to try a class for a four-week trial, for the month of April, the cost is $60. Students who decide to continue on through the rest of the session will have their tuition applied to the remainder of the session fee. 

You may register for classes online HERE!

Questions or concerns? Please email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.

MARCH 24, 2020
•  YOUTH CLASSES:
           Our current classes will be continuing on an online platform starting THIS WEEK! Current students have received an email 

MARCH 13, 2020
•  ALL PROGRAMMING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
           This includes all classes (youth, adult, and Hatchery), performances, and events. 
​           We will re-evaluate on April 3rd! 


MARCH 12, 2020
•  ALL ADULT CLASSES CANCELLED THROUGH THE END OF MARCH STARTING IMMEDIATELY. 
          As of today, youth classes and Hatchery will continue. 

•  March 14, 2020 First Generation's "Stand Tall Mi Gente" cancelled. 
•  ​March 22, 2020 WIP [works-in-progress] will be postponed. Date TBD. 
•  March 22, 2020 Klein Technique with Barbara Mahler postponed. Date TBD. 
•  March 28, 2020 Senior Thesis Show postponed. Date TBD. 
•  April 10 & 11, 2020 The Intelligent Black Woman cancelled. All tickets purchased in advance will be refunded. 


REMINDER to please stay home if you feel any inkling of sickness. 

MARCH 11, 2020
•  ​Tuesday and Wednesday morning classes (Kundalini Yoga & Somatic Practices) are being postponed until April. 
•  ​Youth classes will be given 2-3 breaks for hand washing.

AGAIN, reminder to please stay home if you feel any inkling of sickness. 


MARCH 10, 2020
​

Dear Dance Community,

SCDT is paying close attention to the news regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
The MA Department of Public Health is still saying there is a low risk of infection in MA. At this point, OUR DOORS ARE OPEN. 


What we are doing:
•  We are closely monitoring official guidance from local government and health authorities to support health and well being of our community. We will be checking in day by day for updates, so if anything changes, we will let you know. 

•  We are encouraging staff, faculty, students, and the greater dance community to please stay home if they feel ill.
•  In addition to wiping down all lobby and waiting areas and touchable surfaces daily, we are cleaning the studio four times per week and have hired professional cleaners to help with a deeper cleaning.
•  We are making sure all dancers wash their hands during their time in the studio.
•  Antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer are available in studios, restrooms, and waiting areas.

Again, PLEASE stay at home and seek medical help if you present symptoms.
Be conscious of the space you are using: please clean up after yourselves if you are renting the space. 

Contact us at infoscdt@gmail.com or Jen Polins directly at jenscdt@gmail.com with any questions and concerns.

Thank you for all you do with and for SCDT.

Jen and the SCDT Team

INFORMATION LINKS:
State website:
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
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CDC website that lists a series of general instructions:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
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