Ballet for All!
For over 50 years, Amherst Ballet has offered quality dance instruction through performances, educational programming, and community partnerships.
- Individualized training centering student needs & abilities
- For dancers of all ages, levels, abilities, body types, and backgrounds
- Focus on both technique & expressivity
- Warm & supportive community
- Informed by Vaganova, Balanchine, Cechetti, and ABT methods
- Centering dancer’s emotional & physical health
- Supporting both avocational and pre-professional dancers
Dance in the Sunderland Library!
August 14, 10:30-11:30am at the Sunderland Public Library
Join us for creative movement inspired by Alice in Wonderland! We will hear the story and explore different movements of the ballet to see how characters can be expressed through movement and music.
Appropriate for children of all ages and their siblings and caregivers. This event is free and takes place at 20 School Street, Sunderland.
August 1, 11:30-1:00pm: Strength Training for Dancers is led by Nikolai Wright, a long time member of the Amherst Ballet family and will include a presentation on strength training, nutrition, and recovery for dancers, a short workout, and Q&A. This program is offered for free, with no need to register ahead – just show up!
August 1, 3:00-6:00ishpm: Barre & Bar
Part of our quarterly series, focusing on ballet foundations for adult dancers who want to go deeper into technique. August’s barre & bar will explore music for dancers. Come for the workshop and stay to hang out! Suggested donation $60; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Register here.
Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions. More info about both workshops.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30-11:30am
Forbes Library, Northampton
A joyful introduction to dance and music for the youngest movers, nurturing imagination, coordination, and collaboration. Great for children ages 2-6 and their siblings and caregivers! More info on our Events Calendar.
This program is supported by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council.
