School for Contemporary Dance and Thought

School for Contemporary Dance and Thought SCDT~ Innovation in dance training and movement education for all ages

THE SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE & THOUGHT (SCDT) provides innovative programming for all ages to activate imaginations and facilitate empowerment, transformation, and development through the movement arts. SCDT connects dance practices, performances, and classes with thoughtful public conversation, encouraging and invigorating community engagement.

​SCDT welcomes individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, class, and ability. We believe that diversity creates a world we want to live in, and encourage you, whoever you are, to join us in creating a space for movement, thought, care, and intention.

09/11/2026

Adult classes start tomorrow!

Upcoming:

Sat 9/12 Hawley St Ballet with Jen Polins Jen Polins
10-11:30pm in Carole’s Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St

Sun 9/13 Int/Adv Contemporary with Dimitri Kalaitzidis Dimitri Kalaitzidis
10-11:30pm in Carole’s Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St

Mon 9/14 Open Modern with Michelle Marroquin Michelle Marroquin
7-8:30pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St

Wed 9/16 Rhythm & Groove with Ashirah Devi Dalomba Ashirah 6-7pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St

UPDATED SCHEDULE for Fall 2026! Our adult classes start this Saturday 9/12 with Open Level Ballet with Jen Polins 10-11:...
09/10/2026

UPDATED SCHEDULE for Fall 2026!

Our adult classes start this Saturday 9/12 with Open Level Ballet with Jen Polins 10-11:30am in Carole’s Dance Studio

Our Fall season starts tomorrow September 8! We look forward to seeing you at performances and events.
09/07/2026

Our Fall season starts tomorrow September 8!

We look forward to seeing you at performances and events.

Come learn about connections, tone stretch breathe release- MINDFUL MAT with Jen at STUDIO HELIX! Tuesdays 10-11am start...
09/05/2026

Come learn about connections, tone stretch breathe release- MINDFUL MAT with Jen at STUDIO HELIX! Tuesdays 10-11am starts Tuesday Sept 8th!

09/03/2026

Give your teen a space to cultivate their unique artistic voice through movement and technique!

Fall youth classes start September 7. Registration is OPEN for all classes. Visit the link in bio to learn more and secure your spot!

08/30/2026

‼️Adult classes start on Wednesday September 9th‼️

This season we are offering 4 different adult drop-in classes, including one new addition!

❤️‍🔥 Adult Open Modern - Mondays 7-8:30pm

❤️‍🔥 African Dance Fusion - Wednesdays 6-7pm

❤️‍🔥 Hawley St Ballet - Saturdays 10-11:30am

❤️‍🔥 Int/Adv Contemporary - Sundays 2-3:30pm

You can find more information on each class and the teaching roster on our website!

08/28/2026

08/23/2026

Classes resume for Fall 2026 on September 8 and the adult drop-in schedule is live on our website!

Below are our class offerings for the Fall:

ADULT MODERN ALL LEVELS
Mondays, 7-8:30pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St

✨new offering✨
AFRICAN DANCE FUSION ALL LEVELS
Wednesdays, 6-7:00pm in The Workroom at 33 Hawley St

HAWLEY ST CONTEMPORARY BALLET (open level)
Saturdays, 10-11:30am in Carole’s Dance Studio at 33 Hawley St

INT/ADV CONTEMPORARY
Sundays, 2-3:30pm with Rotating Teachers

Check out our website for more class info and to register!

08/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE FOR WIP FALL 2026
Ticket link coming soon!

in the Workroom at 33 Hawley St
Sunday Sept 20 at 4 PM

Francesca Baron Frankie Baron
Evie Bondon evie
Hannah Littman hannah
Jules Rizzo/Impermanent Gallery Jules
Maggie Segale maggiesegale

Video excerpt from work by Celine Bassman from last season’s WIP

Address

33 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA
01060

Opening Hours

9:30am - 10:30am

Telephone

+14136951799

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