In addition to our celebrated season performances, Amherst Ballet invites you to join us for workshops, smaller-scale community performances, movie matinées, community work days, and more! We hope to see you soon.
- Performances
- Workshops
- Community events
- Movies
September
September 5, 4:00pm: Movie Matinée & Discussion
Our first movie of the season is La Fille Mal Gardée, a comic romance. Enjoy fresh, hot buttered popcorn old-school movie-style, with discussion to follow the movie. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
September 12, 2:00-5:00pm: Open House
Join us to kick off the new season with excellent company, yummy refreshments, a performance, and a sample class led by our director, Mikayla Archambeau. All are heartily welcome!
September 17, 5:00-9:00pm: Amherst Block Party
Hang out with us and make new friends at the annual Amherst Block Party on North Pleasant Street. We’ll be there in tutus, as usual!
September 19, 7:00pm: Bach & Ballet at the HOPE Center for the Arts
We are so excited to take Bach & Ballet out of the studio and onto the stage! Come see director Mikayla Archambeau dancing her own original choreography, with music director & violist Geoffrey Archambeau and the extraordinary pianist Corbin Beisner, at the HOPE Center for the Arts, 150 Bridge Street, Springfield. For more information and tickets, see the HOPE Center’s website.
September 26, 4:00pm: Coffee & Community
Meet up in the studio lobby for refreshments and good company! Catch up with old friends and make new ones. We’ve got you covered for coffee, tea, decaf, & cookies. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
September 26, 4:00pm: Sewing Circle
Socialize & sew! Repair costumes from our collection, make new costumes for upcoming shows, or bring whatever you’re working on. Some costume projects can be taken home. There will be snacks. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
October
October 3, 4:00pm: Sewing Circle
Socialize & sew! Repair costumes from our collection, make new costumes for upcoming shows, or bring whatever you’re working on. Some costume projects can be taken home. There will be snacks. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
October 10, 4:00-6:00pm: Variation Workshop
Our first variation workshop of the season will be Cupid’s variation from Don Quixote. For dancers age 11 through adult with at least three years of training. $40 per dancer; scholarships available. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions. No registration needed; just show up!
October 10, 4:00pm: Sewing Circle
Socialize & sew! Repair costumes from our collection, make new costumes for upcoming shows, or bring whatever you’re working on. Some costume projects can be taken home. There will be snacks. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
October 17, 4:00pm: Movie Matinée & Discussion
In honor of the season, we’re watching the ballet of Dracula. Enjoy fresh, hot buttered popcorn old-school movie-style, with discussion to follow the movie. All ages welcome who can manage vampires. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
October 17, 4:00pm: Coffee & Community
Not up for Dracula, but still want to hang out? Meet up in the studio lobby for refreshments and good company! Catch up with old friends and make new ones. We’ve got you covered for coffee, tea, decaf, & cookies. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
October 17, 4:00pm: Sewing Circle
Socialize & sew! Repair costumes from our collection, make new costumes for upcoming shows, or bring whatever you’re working on. Some costume projects can be taken home. There will be snacks. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
November
November 7, 4:00-6:30ish pm: Barre & Bar
Part of our quarterly series, focusing on ballet foundations for adult dancers who want to go deeper into technique. November’s barre & bar will explore Multi-Dimensional Alignment: Balancing, Turns, Jumps. We’ll spend about two hours in the studio, followed by refreshments, discussion, and socializing. Appropriate for beginner dancers who have taken several classes through advanced dancers. Max 20 students; suggested donation $60; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Registration coming soon! Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
November 21, 4:00pm: Movie Matinèe & Discussion
November’s matinée will be the romantic ballet La Sylphide. Enjoy fresh, hot buttered popcorn old-school movie-style, with discussion to follow the movie. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
November 21, 4:00pm: Coffee & Community
Not up for the movie, but still want to hang out? Meet up in the studio lobby for refreshments and good company! Catch up with old friends and make new ones. We’ve got you covered for coffee, tea, decaf, & cookies. Questions? Contact board@amherstballet.org.
December
December 5, 4:00-6:00pm: Variation Workshop
Enjoy a sweet taste of the season with the Sugarplum variation from The Nutcracker. For dancers age 11 through adult with at least three years of training. $40 per dancer; scholarships available. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions. No registration needed; just show up!
December 7-11, during classes: Caregiver & Friends Showcases
For the last week of classes before the winter break, we’re inviting caregivers and friends into the studio to enjoy a special showcase class, with examples of what your dancers have been working on.
December 12-13: Winter Show, The Snow Maiden
We’re so excited for another season of The Snow Maiden! More details and how to buy tickets as we get closer to the date.
December 19, 4:00pm: Movie Matinée & Discussion
Missing Amherst Ballet during your winter break? Come see a movie! Our December matinée will be The Winter’s Tale. Enjoy fresh, hot buttered popcorn old-school movie-style, with discussion to follow the movie. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.