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  • Dancing with Gratitude

    Thank you for being a part of what makes Pulse so special – the people that bring our studios to life. We are especially grateful for our team of Teaching Assistants. Each week, they share the love of dance with others. We are so grateful for their dedication!

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Celebrating our love of dance

Yesterday was National Dance Day, but we celebrate dance every day at Berkshire Pulse! With…

Join us for our first week of classes!

Classes for our fall session are officially in full swing! It’s not too late to…

Choose your classes today!

Online registration for fall classes opens today! Do you have questions about fall registration? Need help with the registration process? We are here to help!

Fall in love with dance!

Summer may be coming to an end, but we are so excited for fall. Our…

Savoring the end of summer

There has been so much joy in our studios this summer! The picture above is…

Spirits of Chesterwood

Spirits of Chesterwood is an intergenerational dance project created by seven local choreographers in the Berkshire Pulse community. This roving, site-specific performance will be presented as a part of Chesterwood’s Arts Alive! series on Thursday, July 27, once at 4pm and again at 6pm, to allow an intimate group of audience members to follow the performers along the route. 

Dance with us this summer!

Summer Intensive season is finally in full swing! We are just finishing two weeks of our Dance Discovery Intensive, a journey into the dance forms including ballet, modern, African, Appalachian Flatfooting, and more.

What’s New at Pulse

Our summer session is in full swing! We’re so excited for our Dance Discovery program to begin next week. Plus, our Community Classes are up and running, with options for all ages and levels.

Thank YOU for making our Spring Celebration a success!

hank you to all of our community members, teaching artists, families, and dancers who made our 2023 Spring Celebration a huge success!  On May 27 & 28, our dancers performed in two sold-out shows at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock.

Join us for our Spring Celebration!

There is still time to buy your tickets for our annual Spring Celebration this weekend! All tickets are general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 100% of the proceeds will benefit our Tuition Assistance program.

In the Spotlight: Pulse Seniors & Alumni

So many of our graduating dancers and alumni find their place in arts professions that take them on journeys across the country and around the world.

Upcoming Spring Workshops & Events

Tickets are on sale now for our Spring Celebration, taking place on May 27 & 28 at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock. Did you know 100% of the proceeds from these performances will benefit our Tuition Assistance program?

You’re Invited: Our Annual Spring Celebration

Tickets are on sale now for our Spring Celebration, taking place on May 27 & 28 at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock.

Spring is in the air!

Summer is on the way! We are seeking an enthusiastic Summer Counselor to assist with daily duties during our Summer Intensive programs in 2023.

Save the date for our Annual Spring Celebration

We’re pleased to announce our annual Spring Celebration will take place on May 27 & 28 at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock. The Spring Celebration will showcase the work of our Youth Performing Arts Program students, as well as alumni, community members, and teachers. 100% of the proceeds from these performances will benefit our Tuition Assistance program.

Try a new Community Class for here!

This March, we are doing a promotion for our community class pass holders! If you buy a 10 or 20-class pass this month, you can try a new class for FREE!

Spend your summer dancing!

Berkshire Pulse is excited to have summer dance intensives for ages 4 to 18 running June through August, alongside community classes for dancers of all ages! Our offerings range in style and genre, from contemporary and choreography, to musical theater, hip hop, and more.

Our Community Moves Together

Community Boxing is back! Beginning February 3rd, this program brings Genève Brossard of Berkshire Boxing to the Housie…

Moving Life Stories Returns

We’re excited to announce two series of Moving Life Stories Workshops in 2023 – one at the South Berkshire Friends Meeting House in Great Barrington and another at the Pittsfield YMCA.

Start the new year dancing!

We’re so excited about everything on the schedule this year- from ballet and boxing, to belly dance, breaking, and more!

Spring Registration is Open

Registration for our Spring session is underway! Be sure to check out our offerings and sign up.

Looking to 2023…

Your generosity is at the heart of our Pulse. We’re excited to announce we have received a matching grant from Alander Construction for the second year in a row, which means every dollar donated will be doubled – up to $5,000!

Dancing with Gratitude

Thank you for being a part of what makes Pulse so special – the people that bring our studios to life. We are especially grateful for our team of Teaching Assistants. Each week, they share the love of dance with others. We are so grateful for their dedication!

Dance with Us This Week

We’re excited to host another African Dance Workshop with Nkoula Badila this Wednesday, November 9th at 5:45pm! Learn different Traditional Dances of Ancestral Africa, accompanied by live percussion. This class is open to all levels, ages 11+.

Meet New Pulse Staff Members

Berkshire Pulse has new staff members! You might recognize their faces around our studios. Joining…

Take a peek inside our studios!

Take a peek inside our studios! The space feels alive with movement and breath from our Youth Performing Arts Program and Community Classes.

Move with us for FREE this October!

Things are picking up at Pulse this fall! Read more about October events (including some FREE chances to dance with us).

Join us for our first week of classes!

Classes for our fall session are officially in full swing! It’s not too late to sign up for our Youth Program classes—and drop in to try one of our Community Classes for movers of all ages and levels.

Time to Sign Up for Fall Classes!

Registration for our fall classes is officially underway. Check out our new Youth Performing Arts Program…

The Fall Schedule Is UP!

See what exciting classes we have planned for this fall! Fall registration opens on August 29th and classes…
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