This creative movement offering is designed to provide an opportunity for children to exercise their imagination, strengthen their fine and gross motor skills, and support the development of social skills and emotional intelligence.

RSVP appreciated. Masks optional. @BecketAthenaeum

Laurel Lenski is a Berkshire County native with a passion for sharing the power of movement and expression. Scholastically, she holds an A.A. in Dance and a B.S. in Expressive Art Therapy. Since obtaining those degrees, she has applied her knowledge and experience through various professional roles in the human services field. Many of those roles afforded her the opportunity to lead exercise and movement classes for senior citizens, residents of long term care communities, and creative movement groups for preschool age children.

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Our next dance is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th, with music by Cojiro - Jess Newman (Fiddle), Mark Price (Guitar, mandolin, cello), Ben Graubart (fiddle, mandolin), with caller Maggie McRae. Roles will be Larks and Robins

Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicap accessible) ballroom with a raised stage.

Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free!

Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.

Please do not come to a dance if you have any symptoms or recently tested positive for COVID-19 or were in close contact with someone who recently tested positive.

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June 24 – 29 | Ages 8 to 13, half-day option for ages 8-9 (mornings only)
 

Monday to Saturday, 9am-3pm; 9am-12pm half day
 

An exciting journey into the engaging and rewarding world of dance, this two-week program provides an introduction to dance forms including ballet, modern, African, and more. Dancers will also have a chance to practice dance-making of their own!
 

Tuition assistance is available. Learn more and register → https://bit.ly/BP-intensives

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Berkshire Pulse is offering a weeklong dance intensive with morning classes focusing on technique and skills followed by an afternoon of process. Isadora Wolfe and Joe Poulson will be lead the company through tasks involving dynamic phrases, improvisation and mini-modules using contemporary, contact and physical theater practices. Cost is $400 with tuition assistance available. 

Click here to sign up.

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