About Us
Berkshire Pulse is a dynamic nonprofit dance and performing arts education center located in downtown Housatonic, Massachusetts. Founded by Artistic Director Bettina Montano, Berkshire Pulse’s mission is to build and strengthen community life through diverse and accessible programming in performing, movement, and creative arts.
Each year, we serve over 700 people in our Housatonic center and reach up to 3000 more in the region through community and school programs, performances, and more.
If you’re new, welcome! We are so glad you are here. There are many ways to get involved at Berkshire Pulse, both as an adult and as a youth student.
- Take a class in dance, music, or theatre
- Apply to join our roster of teaching artists
- Attend a performance
- Meet us at a community event
- Participate in an intensive
- Rent our space
- Partner with us in an Artist Residency
- Support our mission
If you’re interested in dance classes for yourself, you can view our courselist here. We offer classes for youth, teens, and adults of all ages. Our Teen/Adult Community Class Program has many classes ranging in style and level (including classes for absolute beginners who may have never danced before).
If you are a parent/guardian of a young creative person, you can learn more about our Youth Performing Arts Program classes and offerings here. For frequently asked questions, visit this page.
If you are a teaching artist, you can view our roster of teaching artists and apply here. We also offer Rentals and Artist Residencies here.
Read about our School Programs here and our Community Programs here.
Are you interested in supporting the work of Berkshire Pulse? Learn more about how to get involved here.