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Hatchery 2 is more than a company, it’s a family and a safe, dynamic environment where teens experience what it’s like to be part of an inclusive performing arts community.
SCDT’s Hatchery 2 Dance Company has formed because of the growing interest in a pre professional training program for young performance artists that includes an experimental and interdisciplinary focus.  Hatchery 2 is an experimental movement based performance company for young artists ages 10-13. Unique in the Pioneer Valley, Hatchery offers training in contemporary dance forms, music composition, and collaborative Composition and Performance Production. Hatchery 2 offers opportunities to work closely with HATCHERY with internationally acclaimed guest artists to create choreographic works or simply to take class.

Hatchery 2 is a good fit for you if you love to dance, move, create, and perform in a non-traditional and non-competitive environment.
Hatchery 2 accommodates young artists at a range of levels, where creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm is central, and company members become articulate, dynamic and skilled performers and directors. The training program aims to cultivate personal artistic growth, while striving for excellence in the arts. Under the direction of Jennifer Polins and Kate Martel, Hatchery members receive mentorship from experts in the field to create dynamic, inspiring performances for the Pioneer Valley and beyond.

Hatchery performs biannually, has shared work at Jacob’s Pillow, and partners with several youth companies including One Earth Dance/Drum Co (Amherst, MA), First Generation (Holyoke, MA), and Portland Youth Dance (Portland, ME).

Hatchery was founded in 2015, in recognition of the need to provide intermediate and advanced level young dancers and performance artists with opportunity for performance without competition. Teen artists are offered opportunities in diverse styles of dance and performance art that challenge their abilities, while inviting their own creative process to emerge. It is our commitment to recognize that each young artist brings their own unique artistic integrity to the company. Each artist not only feels valued, but is valued.

​Ever wonder what it's like to be in Hatchery?
Hear from former and current Hatchery members and families!
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FALL 2023-2024
September  - January 28, 2024
18 WEEKS

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
All classes will be held IN PERSON!

MONDAY
4:30-5:30PM   Hatchery 2 rehearsal and class with Hatchery

WEDNESDAY
4-6 OPTIONAL EXCHANGE REHEARSALS TBD

THURSDAY
4:30-5:30 PM   Hatchery 2 rehearsal and class with Hatchery

SUNDAY
11:00AM-12:00PM   Open Hatchery Company Class
12:00 PM- 2:00 PM  Hatchery Rehearsal

HATCHERY WINTER SHOWCASE:
JANUARY 24-25 2024
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QUESTIONS?
​Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.
FALL 2023-2024 HATCHERY 2 RATES:
Fees will be offered on a sliding scale. SCDT is a local non-profit organization offering dance and movement education to all ages. We are so grateful for your financial support of our programming. This session is 18 WEEKS

Payment options: 
MONTHLY 
   • LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT:
3 days:$230
2 days: $210

   • EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE:
3 days: $290
2 days: $270

PAID IN FULL BY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
   • LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT:
3 days: $1050- $750
2 days: $950- $650

   • EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE:
3 days: $1350- $1050
2 days: $1250-$950

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​SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE- don't hesitate to ask!
jenscdt@gmail.com
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Current/Past Hatchery Members:

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HATCHERY PRESENTS:
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Celebrating a year of creative connections, resilience, and endurance during COVID!

SATURDAY, MAY 15 AT 7PM EDT 
     ONLINE WITH ZOOM • BUY TICKETS >>>

SUNDAY, MAY 16 AT 2PM EDT ( RAIN DATE MONDAY, MAY 17 at 6 PM )
     LIVE & IN-PERSON AT CHILDS PARK,
     NORTHAMPTON, MA • BUY TICKETS >>>
     *Masks and social distancing required!  ​

Questions? Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com!
TEEN SCREEN FESTIVAL 2021

JUNE 10, 2021
6:30PM EDT // 3:30PM PDT
ONLINE!
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SCDT presents a new online screen festival created by teens, for teens, with an intention to represent the essential voices of young artists during these times of struggle, change, and growth in our world. LEARN MORE >>>

Questions? Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com!