DONATE NOW - SCDT IS 10!
School for Contemporary Dance & Thought Inc.
A non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing innovative programing in dance, performance and movement education to diverse communities in the Pioneer Valley
Dear SCDT Community,
YOU CAN SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMING towards this vibrant, independent school and venue that fosters process-based performance art FOR ALL AGES and has created a flourishing arts community.
PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 for a CELEBRATION- (click link)
2024 SCDT 10th anniversary celebration
We hope you will be inspired to join us in the spirit of giving and make a donation to The School For Contemporary Dance & Thought. SCDT has been actively supporting and building the performing arts community in Western MA for over four years. Since our humble beginnings, we have presented and supported over 400 artists and offer vibrant programs that enrich our local communities and support artists at every stage of the creative process and our mission is to defend space for process-based work.
Together, we have PUT NORTHAMPTON ON THE MAP as a HUB FOR PERFORMANCE ART in AMERICA!
We can’t do it without you, our incredibly amazing community!
Any donation amount is welcome and so appreciated.
Inspired? Ready to donate now? DONATE HERE
Our deepest, most humble THANKS,
••• Team SCDT •••
SO Far in 2024:
- Produced 10 performance events, 25 workshops, 200 classes and 60 artist
- Received over $30,00 in grants and sponsorships
- Spring 2024 Season in Review
- FALL SEASON EVENTS
IN 2023 SCDT:
CHECK OUT OUR NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUNG@HEART CHORUS and BOMBYX!
-Produced: 20 performance events; 300 classes; 60 artists
-Initiated EXCHANGE- THE TEEN PERFORMANCE PROJECT: and expansive performing arts program to engage and spotlight the voices of our creative teens
-Received over $30,000 in grants from the MCC, ARPA, NEFA, The Northampton Arts council and private donors!
In 2022 SCDT:
-Produced: 40 performances; 20 workshops; 250 classes; 75 artists
-Settled into our new home at 33 Hawley Street, The Northampton Community Arts Trust
-Received over $25,000 in grants from the MCC, Art Angels, LCC, NEFA and private foundations
SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR PROGRAMMING:
Class schedules
Hawley Street Ballet
Hatchery Teen Dance Company
HUT Interdisciplinary Performance Series
WIP- Works in Process Performance Series
SCDT Summer Dance Festival
School for Contemporary Dance & Thought Inc.
A non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing innovative programing in dance, performance and movement education to diverse communities in the Pioneer Valley
Dear SCDT Community,
YOU CAN SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMING towards this vibrant, independent school and venue that fosters process-based performance art FOR ALL AGES and has created a flourishing arts community.
PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 for a CELEBRATION- (click link)
2024 SCDT 10th anniversary celebration
We hope you will be inspired to join us in the spirit of giving and make a donation to The School For Contemporary Dance & Thought. SCDT has been actively supporting and building the performing arts community in Western MA for over four years. Since our humble beginnings, we have presented and supported over 400 artists and offer vibrant programs that enrich our local communities and support artists at every stage of the creative process and our mission is to defend space for process-based work.
Together, we have PUT NORTHAMPTON ON THE MAP as a HUB FOR PERFORMANCE ART in AMERICA!
We can’t do it without you, our incredibly amazing community!
Any donation amount is welcome and so appreciated.
Inspired? Ready to donate now? DONATE HERE
Our deepest, most humble THANKS,
••• Team SCDT •••
SO Far in 2024:
- Produced 10 performance events, 25 workshops, 200 classes and 60 artist
- Received over $30,00 in grants and sponsorships
- Spring 2024 Season in Review
- FALL SEASON EVENTS
IN 2023 SCDT:
CHECK OUT OUR NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUNG@HEART CHORUS and BOMBYX!
-Produced: 20 performance events; 300 classes; 60 artists
-Initiated EXCHANGE- THE TEEN PERFORMANCE PROJECT: and expansive performing arts program to engage and spotlight the voices of our creative teens
-Received over $30,000 in grants from the MCC, ARPA, NEFA, The Northampton Arts council and private donors!
In 2022 SCDT:
-Produced: 40 performances; 20 workshops; 250 classes; 75 artists
-Settled into our new home at 33 Hawley Street, The Northampton Community Arts Trust
-Received over $25,000 in grants from the MCC, Art Angels, LCC, NEFA and private foundations
SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR PROGRAMMING:
Class schedules
Hawley Street Ballet
Hatchery Teen Dance Company
HUT Interdisciplinary Performance Series
WIP- Works in Process Performance Series
SCDT Summer Dance Festival
WAYS TO DONATE:1. ONLINE!
2. GIVE US A CALL! We would love to chat. Call us at (413) 695-1799. 3. MAIL! We love getting mail! If you would prefer to send a check, please make it out to SCDT and send to 32 Maple Street, Florence MA, 01062 Don't forget to SHARE! Spread the word about a special performance you have seen, a great class you took, a teacher your child loves... Sharing helps this organization to GROW! Thank you! Donations to The School For Contemporary Dance & Thought are tax deductible. The School For Contemporary Dance & Thought is a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN: 82-4126933.
ABOUT US
Since 2014, SCDT has grown from a small artist-run organization presenting a handful of events annually to a vibrant, cutting-edge nonprofit interdisciplinary arts organization. We are now creating new programming to respond to current COVID- and culturally-related challenges and demands. Prior to the pandemic, SCDT was on a steady trajectory towards a sustainable budget; since Spring 2020, we have kept our part-time employees and a presence online with most programming, although our income has diminished by about 50%. We have taken the opportunity to restructure, and cut expenses by moving to a more supportive building location that is dedicated to keeping low-cost space for artists available. We are working as a collaborative team with our sister organization A.P.E. on diversifying programming and sharing resources. We are now a more nimble, versatile organization, ready to serve our communities and spotlight process based work in more powerful pertinent ways. |
Photos by Peter Raper
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