Community-Based Programs

Fall 2023 at the Adult Learning Center

8-week session
Thursdays 5-6:15 pm
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

Adult Learning Center
141 W141 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201

Spring 2024 at the Family Resource Center

Conexione Positivas
Saturdays 10-11:30 am
Febr. 17, Mar. 16

Live Out Loud
5-week sessions
Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm (high school)
Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursdays 5:30-7 pm (middle school)
Apr. 4, April 11, 18, May 2, 9

Saturday, May 11, 10-12 pm
Combined Party/Sharing for middle and high school Live Out Loud groups

Family Resource Center of 18 Degrees
480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201141 North

Moving Life Stories (MLS) is a FREE creative-based workshop where students are offered an opportunity to share their ancestry, family stories, personal journeys, and life experiences through movement and words in a safe space. When memories, ideas, and experiences are investigated through movement and turned into art, transformation occurs, creating an increased understanding of self, community, and respect for others and their differences. At its core, MLS is interactive and fun while developing self-reflection, agency, listening skills, empathy, compassion, and the ability to exchange and appreciate different life experiences as they are shared through the universal language of movement.

Classes led by Pulse teaching artist Tom Truss

A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present, childcare is provided, and transportation can be arranged.

This program is made possible by the generosity of Greylock ABC Fund, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, as well as Alford-Egremont Cultural Council, Monterey Cultural Council, Otis Cultural Council, and Tyringham Cultural Council, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

To express interest or get in touch, please contact berkshire.pulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624.

Historias de Vida en Movimiento

Historias de Vida en Movimiento es una clase de movimiento creativo creado para la comunidad inmigrante en los Berkshire. La clase brinda la oportunidad de compartir experiencias personales e historias de y conexiones con lugares de su pasado y presente a través del movimiento, ejercicios, baile y construcción de comunidad.

Cada clase se basa en un tema tal como La Bienvenida, Conexión, y El Santuario. Los participantes siguen un precalentamiento y luego forman parte de una conversación sobre el tema de la clase en la que pueden compartir sus pensamientos, escuchar y ser escuchados, en un ambiente de apoyo mutuo. De esta conversación se construye el baile final de cada clase.

En esta serie de talleres aprenderemos varios métodos para contar y expresar nuestras historias a través del juego, movimiento creativo, y la creación de bailes cortos. No se requiere experiencia previa y la clase es apta para todas las edades.

Un traductor de habla hispana estará presente y se puede organizar el transporte gratuito.

Este programa es posible gracias a la generosidad del Mass Cultural Council, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Lee Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union y TD Bank Charitable Foundation, así como el Alford Egremont Cultural Council, Dalton Cultural Council, Hinsdale-Peru Cultural Council, Monterey Cultural Council, Mount Washington Cultural Council, New Marlborough Cultural Council, Otis Cultural Council, Pittsfield Cultural Council, Sheffield Cultural Council, Tyringham Cultural Council, y Washington Cultural Council, agencias locales que son apoyadas por el Mass Cultural Council, una agencia estatal.

Para expresar interés o ponerse en contacto, envíe un correo electrónico a berkshire.pulse@gmail.com o llame al 413-274-6624.

Tuesdays 11am-12pm

Berkshire Pulse is partnering with our neighbors at Extra Special Teas, with a joyful weekly movement class for EST staff and participants.  Together we will strengthen the message that dance builds community and is for everyone!

Classes led by Pulse teaching artist Sara Kiesel

Latin Dance Shines at Simon’s Rock

Tuesday and Thursdays 4:15-5:40 pm (ages 16+)
Mar. 26, 28, Apr. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify rhythms, learn and develop movement from Salsa and Samba steps, and progress into a choreography true to the original rhythm. Areas covered include:

SALSA – rhythm history and development, styles, dance musicality, body and facial expression, basic steps, combined sequences and choreography.

SAMBA – rhythm history and development, styles, connection between instruments and body movements, dance musicality, basic steps, combined sequences and choreography.

Class led by Pulse teaching artist Luana Dias David

Simon’s Rock students should enroll through the college and Berkshire Pulse students can register here. If you encounter any issues when registering or have any questions, please email berkshirepulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624.

Bard College of Simon’s Rock
84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230