School for Contemporary Dance and Thought

06/22/2026

Take Open Modern Wednesdays 9-10am at Jacob's Pillow this summer with our Founding Director Jen Polins

A rigorous, joyous contemporary class designed for all bodies and movers. Together we will access pockets of possibility in our moving bodies and discover our incredible propensity for creativity and physical expression. This class is an offering for all with an open mind and curious body. Come for good music, good sweat and really feel good moves.

06/19/2026

Catch Jen teaching Modern at the Pillow!
Wednesday's 9-10

Join a rigorous, joyous contemporary class each Wednesday at Jacob’s Pillow, open to all bodies and movers.

06/19/2026

Some moments from Hatchery’s ASTEROID B-612
☄️🚀✨✨

Photos by Peter R***r

A.P.E. at HAWLEY

06/17/2026

🌻 CLASSES 6/19-6/22 🌻
(Saturday and Sunday classes run through JULY!)

Somatics with Jen Polins Jen Polins
Friday 6/19, 9-10am in Carole’s Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St
*last Somatics class of the season!*

Open Ballet with Michelle Marroquin Michelle Marroquin
Saturday 6/20, 10-11:30am in Carole’s Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St

Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary with Francesca Baron Frankie Baron
Sunday 6/21, 2-3:30pm in Carole’s Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St

Open Modern with Gabby Carmichael Gabriella Carmichael
Monday 6/22, 7-8:30pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St

A.P.E. at HAWLEY

Footage from Int/Adv Contemporary with Francesca Baron

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our Hatchery performances this past week magical!

We would like to take a moment to specifically thank our major donors: City of Northampton ARPA, Northampton Arts Council, Mass Cultural Council, Monadnock Community Investments, and Delano Real Estate.

We are so grateful for your support of our young artists and their voices!

Photo by Peter R***r

A.P.E. at HAWLEY

06/11/2026

https://reader.gazettenet.com/story/hg-dhg-20260611-demo_art0000000000000000074659195/content.html

Hatchery Dance Company to transform city’s Workroom Theater into a galaxy

06/10/2026

Hatchery is so excited to be back performing this weekend

Come see SCDT’s Hatchery Teen Company’s ASTEROID B-612: A LOVE STORY 🚀

❤️‍🔥Ticket link is in our bio! ❤️‍🔥

Original dance, music, and visual art inspired by The Little Prince

Family-friendly and inspirational.
The Hatchery Young Artist Company is a dynamic creative program where young artists collaborate to create original performance work for the public. More than a recital, Hatchery produces inspiring art for all.
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Original work by The Hatchery Dance Company & Hatchery Pit Band

WHEN?
Friday, June 12th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 PM ( with the Hatchlings ) & 7:30 PM

WHERE?
33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA in A.P.E.’s WORKROOM THEATER

Directed by Jen Polins, Katherine Kain & Ashirah Devi Dalomba

Special Guests: Sakina Ibrahim, Gabriella Carmichael, Erik Elizondo

Hatchery Company Choreographers: Irina Andrews, Lila Gilman-Hollabaugh, Serena Gross, Andrew Jones-Monahan, Agnes MacLean, Frances Slabich, Ida Pitcher, Jamie Rose, Inna Selman

06/06/2026

A peak into the Youth Program at SCDT✨
Young movers explore dance, imagination, and community in a space where every child belongs. Registration for fall programs is open now! You can find sign ups through the link in our bio 🌿 NorthamptonMA CreativeYouth DanceCommunity

06/05/2026

✨Check out our Young Artist Filmmaking Workshop✨
(ages 12-18)
June 22–26 | 12:00–5:00 PM
At 32 Maple Street in Florence and Northampton Open Media

The Young Artist Filmmaking Workshop is a 6-day summer program for young artists ages 12 and up to explore filmmaking and narrative storytelling while collaborating to create an original short film together.
Students will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, cinematography, video editing, artistic expression, and collaborative filmmaking. Led by musician and filmmaker Ascher Savage, participants will work as a team to crew and act in a short film of their own creation. There will also be opportunities to create projected video content for future collaboration with students in Hatchery’s fall dance and music programs.

Location:
32 Maple Street, Florence, MA
Sliding Scale Tuition:
$200–$400
(No one turned away for lack of funds)

To Register:
[email protected] or call 413 695 1799