Hatchery

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. Furthermore, 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?
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Hatchery Testimonials

2021 FALL
SEPTEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 17, 2021 (14 weeks)

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
All classes will be held IN PERSON!
All times Eastern Time (New York, NY)

MONDAY
5:00-6:30PM Hatchery Company Class & Rehearsal

TUESDAY
5:00-6:00PM Teen Contemporary Technique (optional add-on)

THURSDAY
5:00-7:00PM Hatchery Company Class & Rehearsal

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

Classes will NOT be held:
November 22-26 THANKSGIVING BREAK

ZOOM:
Some classes will be held via Zoom. Creating an account is free and easy!
Click HERE for a Zoom Orientation!

QUESTIONS?
Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.

FALL 2021 SESSION 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. REGISTER NOW >>>

Payment options:
MONTHLY for 4 months (Sept - Dec):
• LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT: Sliding scale $200-$250/month
• EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE: Sliding scale $250-$300/month

PAID IN FULL by September 5, 2021
• LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT: Sliding scale $800-$1000
• EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE: Sliding scale $1000-$1200

ADD-ON:
You may also choose to "Add On" Teen Contemporary Technique, a new class offered in conjuction with freeskewl. More details HERE.

The fees to add on this class are $100-$200. Please choose this add-on option when selecting your tickets.

SCDT is strongly encouraging Hatchery members to join these classes. These teaching artists are professional dancers and teachers from New York and beyond currently working in the field today.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW >>>

Interested in joining? Learn more >>>

Current Members: Click here to register

Teen Dance Camp
AUGUST 16-20, 2021

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY from 10AM TO 1PM
33 HAWLEY ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA
sliding scale $200-$400
REGISTER NOW >>>

Unique in the Pioneer Valley, this program offers training in contemporary dance forms such as Modern, Improvisation, Contemporary Ballet, Hip Hop, African Diaspora forms, Composition and Dance Production. SCDT's summer dance camp is a good fit for you if you love to dance, move, create, and perform in a non-traditional and non-competitive environment.
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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 infoscdt@gmail.com!

Learn more!

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!

Current Hatchery Members: