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THE SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE & THOUGHT PRESENTS:
The Hatchery pre professional dance company in:
BIG TIME/EXCHANGE
FEATURING TWO PERFORMANCE EVENTS at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC!
"teens who think on their feet" hampshire gazette

CELEBRATING and SPOTLIGHTING the inspiring and essential voices of
our TEENS
DANCE- MUSIC- THEATER- VIDEO
LIVE ART LIVE ART LIVE ART LIVE ART
Together- we create something greater than ourselves

​SPECIAL RATE for BOTH SHOWS:
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BIG TIME 
Thursday May 25, 7:30 PM
At THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
New works by HATCHERY , SCDT's PRE PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANY
Featuring works by BILL T JONES/ARNIE ZANE, Kati Payne, Chloe London, Maya LaLiberté, Jen Polins and the Hatchery Dancer: Aurelius Millspaugh-Robbins, Arin Andrews, Rhiannon Campbell, Tovah Boucher, Yelena Caldanaro, Maisie Tuck, Ana Forest, Alaya Smith and Edy Savage.

SCDT'S EXCHANGE TEEN PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL
​Friday May 26, 7:30 PM
​At THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Featuring works created by an amazing array of teen artists from around the Pioneer Valley:
 WOFA WEST AFRICAN DRUM AND DANCE
The Performance Project's FIRST GENERATION
SCDT's HATCHERY
The MAPS Project
Williston  Dance Ensemble
​and more!
​MORE INFO ON EXCHANGE HERE
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Join SCDT in celebrating innovation in the performing arts through performance and creation, inspiring generations through compelling arts education, and using performance art as a salve for current social issues, thus elevating the vibrancy, diversity and health of our communities! 

 EXCHANGE makes spaces for young artists to share their stories, and develop their creative voices and collaborative skills. Organized by The School for Contemporary Dance & Thought, EXCHANGE will engage western Ma teens over an 18 month project that will develop lasting creative collaborative relationships, offer workshops on skill building around all aspects of performance art, foster diversity, and most importantly; platform the teen creative voice. Check out more about future programming here!

This project is funded in part by ARPA, The Massachusetts Cultural Council. The New England Foundation for the Arts, The Northampton Arts council and many generous donors. Interested in supporting this project and our wonderful teen artists? WE NEED YOU! DONATE HERE!



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​ Purchase a ticket for both SCDT shows and save $10.00!*

BIG TIME PERFORMERS

ABOUT US:
We are a company of 21 pre-professional performing artists, joining together to create performance art for all ages and inspire our communities!

Hatchery 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 Dance Company is an experimental movement based performance company for young artists ages 13-18. Unique in the Pioneer Valley, Hatchery offers training in contemporary dance forms such as Modern, Improvisation, Contemporary Ballet, African Diaspora forms, Composition and Dance Production. Hatchery offers opportunities for teens to work closely with internationally acclaimed guest artists to create choreographic works or simply to take class.

Hatchery is a good fit for you if you love to dance, move, create, and perform in a non-traditional and non-competitive environment.
​Hatchery 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. Hatchery’s 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!
HATCHERY TESTIMONIALS


Questions?
Email us at [email protected]. 
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SPECIAL THANKS: Springfield College Dance department and Sarah Zender, Northampton Public Media, Peter Raper, Kathy Couch, APE enterprises, The Northampton Arts Council with Steve Sanderson, Mary Beth Brooker, Michelle Kunitz, the SCDT BOARD

BIG TIME Spring 2023
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