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​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.
​COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, CREATION

Photos by Peter Raper- of WONDERLAND and past productions!

Article on Hatchery in The Advocate
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SCHEDULE
SUNDAYS REQUIRED, 2 DAYS REQUIRED
(we will consider your schedule issues if needed: contact [email protected])

JANUARY 5th- JUNE 14th, 2026

Mondays 5-7: class/rehearsals (REQUIRED)
Sundays 11-3: class/rehearsals (REQUIRED)
Thursdays 4:45-5:45: technique class (OPTIONAL but suggested)
HATCHERY FEE SCHEDULE
Payment options: checks, paypal or eventbrite! Checks made out to SCDT, 32 Maple Street, Florence MA 01062

PAID IN FULL BY- JANUARY 10, 2026 ( 6 Months )
• LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT
2 days: $1500
3 days:  $1700
• EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE
2 days : $1800
3 days:   $2000

MONTHLY ( 6 months ) JANUARY - JUNE 2026 ( paid on the 1st of each month, (late penalties apply)
• LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT
2 days $275
3 days: $300
• EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE
2 days:  $325
3 days:  $350

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE- don't hesitate to ask! [email protected]
 
Hatchery members get: free admission to all SCDT events and classes, connections to internationally acclaimed artists, mentorship to develop your unique creative voice, touring opportunities, connection across disciplines to other young artists in the valley and beyond, college prep support, excellent training and preparation for the field of performance and dance, training for a creative life!
PERFORMANCE/SPECIAL REHEARSAL DATES: REQUIRED

Hatchery SPRING Showcase
Friday June12 @ 6 PM
Saturday December 12 @ 2 PM ( with the Hatchlings ) and 7 PM 
TECH WEEK Sunday June 7th 11-6, Mon- Thu June 11-18 3:30-9

SPECIAL REHEARSALS WITH GUEST ARTISTS: TBD!

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Hatchery Winter Showcase
Friday December 19 @ 6 PM
Saturday December 20 @ 2 PM ( with the Hatchlings ) and 7 PM 
TECH WEEK Sunday December 14th 11-6, Mon- Thu Dec 15-18 3:30-9

SPECIAL REHEARSALS WITH GUEST ARTISTS: Thursdays Oct 2, Nov 13 and Dec 11- 5-8 PM- REQUIRED
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SCDT’s Hatchery Dance Company is an experimental movement/music based performance company for young artists. Hatchery has grown and is now able to offer THREE DISTINCT PROGRAMS FOR AGES 10-18!
  • HATCHERY DANCE COMPANY: A pre professional performance company for ages 13-18
  • HATCHLINGS: A pre professional performance company, working with Hatchery and on their own, ages 10-12
  • HATCHERY PIT BAND & Production Team: A pre professional group working with music/video design, production and creation
Unique in the Pioneer Valley, SCDT's Hatchery Young Artist program offers training in contemporary performance forms in dance: Modern, Improvisation, Contemporary Ballet, African Diaspora forms, music and dance and visual arts: Composition and performance 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, and Tyler Gorman, 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!
Interested in joining? Learn more
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TESTIMONIALS!
Current & Past Hatchery Members:

PAST HATCHERY SHOWS:

HATCHERY PRESENTS:
ON THE BRINK
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 [email protected]!
TEEN SCREEN FESTIVAL 2021

JUNE 10, 2021
6:30PM EDT // 3:30PM PDT
ONLINE!
LEARN MORE >>>

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 [email protected]!