The Social dis-Dance Project
isolated, together
Thank you to all who submitted your beautiful work.
You helped us build a better sense of the pandemic.
Social Dis-Dances from around the World
Click on the images to see their work.

Margot Parsons
"Touch Me Not"

Michelle Thompson Ulerich

Michelle Thompson Ulerich 2

Giovanni Lampitelli 1

Giovanni Lampitelli 2

Shizu Yasuda

Betsy Boxberger Khalil

Cinzia Marrocco

Sofia Klein Herrero

Liam Fitzpatrick

Morgan Lemos

Madeleine Bonn
"Pas de Toilet Paper"

Stephanie Shumway
"The Arts Will Continue"
Social Dis-Dances of Our Instructors
Social Dis-Dances of Our Student Dancers

Rohini

Amilia and Elizabeth

Willa

Karyn

Caleb

Regina

Natalie

Ava

Milena

Becka

Elizabeth

Olivia

Noe

Lia

Maya

Julianne

Emily

Cara
As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts our daily life and forces us into isolation, many of us are suffering not only from limited physical communal activities but also from mental stress and anxiety. In order to help our dancers to cope with this difficult situation, Amherst Ballet is launching the Social Dis-Dance Project.
The Social Dis-Dance Project is a free program intended to provide Amherst Ballet and other dancers with a creative outlet, social connection, and feeling of unity and support. To participate in this project, fill out the entry form below and submit a video of no more than two minutes in length—shot at home, in a studio, or outside where no one is around—of an original dance solo (or duet). The theme of these short pieces of choreography can be: 1) the experience of the coronavirus pandemic; 2) the social distancing ordinance; or 3) the general circumstances and emotions this crisis has brought about. The submitted videos will be posted on our website after screening by the artistic director for appropriateness of content. The program includes the option of choreographic coaching and artistic mentorship by UMass professor Paul Dennis.