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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.

​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?
Hear from former and current Hatchery members and families!
Hatchery Testimonials
WINTER 2023
JANUARY 9 - JUNE 4 , 2023
20 WEEKS

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
All classes will be held IN PERSON!

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

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

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

HATCHERY SPRING SHOWCASE:
MAY 24-25 2023
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QUESTIONS?
​Email us at infoscdt@gmail.com.
WINTER 2023 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. This session is 22 WEEKS

Payment options: 
MONTHLY 
   • LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT:
Sliding scale 3 days $300-$250/month
Sliding scale 2 days: $275-$225/month

   • EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE:
Sliding scale3 days $350-$300/month
Sliding scale 2 days $325-$275/month

PAID IN FULL BY START OF SEASON- January 9, 2023
   • LOW INCOME/FINANCIALLY TIGHT:
3 days Sliding scale $1700-$1500
2 days sliding scale $1500-$1300

   • EMPLOYED/FINANCIALLY STABLE:
3 days sliding scale $2100-$1800
2 days sliding scale $2000- $1600

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​SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE- don't hesitate to ask!
jenscdt@gmail.com
REGISTER HERE FOR WINTER/SPRING 2023
Interested in joining? Learn more >>>
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 infoscdt@gmail.com!
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 infoscdt@gmail.com!