Community Classes for Adults and Teens
Berkshire Pulse’s Community Class program offers a wide range of creative classes for people of any age or ability, from beginners to professionals. We are proud to offer an intergenerational program, with students ranging from teenagers to those in their 80s.
Whether you’re looking to build on your technique, train, meet new people, or simply try something new, we have a class for you. Our classes include modern, ballet, jazz, flamenco, hip hop, tap, musical theater, drumming, Shake Your Soul, and more.
Our experienced and passionate instructors are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all people. We believe that dance is for everyone, and we strive to provide a space where you can explore your creativity, develop your skills, and connect with a vibrant community of fellow dancers.
*Spring 2024 registration is open!*
Learn more about our Tuition Assistance Program.
Our offerings are available through a class pass or drop-in class (except where otherwise noted). Click here for our Community Class Level Guidelines. Register here to be included in the class roster and pay for class passes online. Class passes automatically debit from your account every time you sign in for a Community Class.
If you do not yet have an account with the site, please create one on the My Account page. *IMPORTANT* Also please be sure to complete the ‘Account details‘ section of the My Accounts page and make sure that all of your information is current.
Please make sure to read Pulse’s policies before registering. Please see individual class descriptions for Community Class dress codes.
Questions about Pulse’s COVID policies? See our policies.
Click here for Spring 2024 Youth Performing Arts Program Classes.
Check out our class descriptions from past sessions, including Spring 2022, Summer 2022 Intensives, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023.
Purchase class passes, 10 for $170 or 20 for $300. Community Class drop-ins are $20 per class (pay in-person only). Shared Family Class Passes also available, 10 for $180, 20 for $320.
Saturday, April 6 from 1-3pm
with Soul Steps
Fridays, 6:15-7:45pm (October – May)
with Shakia Barron, Dashawn Davis, and P-Boogie
Saturdays, 2-4pm (January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, June 8, June 22)
with Joanne DelCarpine, Kim Waterman, and Noel Staples-Freeman
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm (January 17 – May 22)
with Tom Masters
Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm (January 30 – May 21)
with Holly Jones and Shannon Nulf
Saturdays, 12:15-1:45pm (January 20 – May 25)
with Tom Masters
Tuesdays, 5:45-7:30pm (January 30 – May 21)
with Gillian Ebersole and Shannon Nulf
Mondays, 5-6:45pm (January 22 – May 20)
with Susan Quinn
Mondays, 6:45-8:15pm (Begins January 8)
with Isadora Wolfe
Tuesdays, 9-10:30am (Begins January 16)
with Bettina Montano
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30pm (Begins January 30)
with Madison Palffy
Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45pm (January 30 – March 12, March 26 – May 7, no class March 19)
with Bethany Trozzo
Tuesdays, 7-8pm (Begins January 30)
with Teak Welch
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm (Begins January 10; full session participation required)
with Wendy Welch
Wednesdays, 6:45-8pm (Begins January 17)
with Bettina Montano
Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm (Begins January 10)
with Fiona Scruggs
Thursdays, 1-2:30pm (Begins March 14; no class May 9)
with Melissa Elstein
Thursdays, 6:45-7:45pm; plus, from 7:45-8:15pm, optional Intermediate level class time (Begins January 11)
with Brianne Szymanski
Thursdays, 6:15-7:45pm (Begins January 18)
with Bettina Montano
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm; Fridays, 9-10am (Begins January 11)
with Madeline Despres-Chen
Saturdays, 9:30-11:15am (Begins January 13)
with Shannon Nulf
Saturdays, 11:30am-12:10pm (Begins January 13)
with Fiona Scruggs
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm, Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm
with the Martial Arts Institute of the Berkshires
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:15pm starting January 10, with Ted Randolph
email tedfr4@gmail.com for registration and info
Mondays, 6:30-8pm and Fridays, 9:30-11am
with Berkshire Tai Chi
10 Class Passes for $170
Purchase class passes to pay for Community Classes
20 Class Passes for $300
Purchase class passes to pay for Community Classes
10 Family Class Passes for $180
Purchase this special family pass to pay for Community Classes across one household
20 Family Class Passes for $320
Purchase this special family pass to pay for Community Classes across one household