Summer Starts Now!

Yes, we know summer technically starts June 21st. But with so many fun events going on this weekend—like Jacob’s Pillow Community Day—along with the start of our summer session on Monday, we can’t help but feel that a fantastic summer is already ramping up!  

By the looks of it, it’s going to be a summer season for the books…     

Join Us This Saturday at Jacob’s Pillow Community Day

Come out to Jacob’s Pillow this Saturday for a FREE family-friendly day of performances, fun activities, and workshops!  

Enjoy a showing of beautiful outdoor performances by Pulse students from Modern 3, Contemporary 4, and the Young Choreographers Initiative. There will also be performances by Pulse teaching artists Gillian EbersoleFern Katz, and Andres Ramirez (Funk Box Dance Studio).   

All-level workshops will be available throughout the day, including classes led by Pulse teaching artists Luana Dias David and Madeline Despres-Chen. It’s not to be missed!   

Summer Classes Start Monday

This session kicks off with a lineup of special guest teachers…

Contemporary – 6-7:15pm on Mondays

6/13, 6/20 & 6/27 with Sayer Mansfield

Ballet – 10-11:30am on Saturdays

6/18 with Sophie Alpern

6/25 with Moscelyne ParkeHarrison

Contemporary – 11:45-1:45pm on Saturdays

6/18 & 6/25 with  Moscelyne ParkeHarrison

And lastly, a very special thank you… to all who attended our Moving Life Stories Celebration last week. Thank you for making it an unforgettable evening of dance, food, sharing, and community! We look forward to seeing you again in the fall.

Our Spring Celebration Is This Weekend!

Our annual Spring Celebration is this weekend! If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, there is still time. We can’t wait to see you there!

All tickets are general admission and available on a first come, first served basis. 100% of the proceeds will benefit our Tuition Assistance program. 

💗 Sponsor Spotlight

We are so grateful to our generous sponsors for making this year’s performance celebration possible. 

  • Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
  • Berkshire Food Co-op
  • Tall Tree Productions
  • The UltraWellness Center – Dr. Mark Hyman
  • Alan & Benès Glackman, C.P.A., P.C.
  • Claudia & Joe Gold
  • Diane Pearlman & Jeff Diamond  

-Mark Your Calendars-

FREE Moving Life Stories Performance Next Week!  

Join us for the closing celebration of Moving Life Stories at 5:30pm on June 1st at Chesterwood. It will be an evening rich in community, food, dance, storytelling, and more. All are welcome—and the event is free!    


Upcoming Workshops

*Super Journal Series: Move, Draw & Write to Boost Your Best Self

with Elizabeth Heller

This unique + transformative class offers students science-based mindfulness, movement, and journaling tools to boost their physical and emotional wellbeing. In a safe container for exploration + connection, participants will practice tools to help them manage the contemporary world while cultivating joy and freedom.

Students can expect to have fun, move their bodies, laugh, breathe, journal, and explore their own power to heal and create wellbeing!

Registration for this class is open & free, with a suggested $10 donation. 

Wednesdays in June, 4pm-5pm

June 1 & 8 – ages 8-11 

June 15 & 22 – ages 12-16

June 29 – ages 17+


*A Taste of Spain: Flamenco Workshop

with Joanne Bockemuehl-Jackson

Saturday 6/11 & Sunday 6/12

All levels, ages 18+

9:30-11 am – For absolute beginners

11:15-12:45 pm – For people with Flamenco experience


Our Summer Session Begins June 13! 

Online registration opens June 1. In-person registration begins June 2. Head over to our website to see a preliminary list of available youth and community classes.  

For the remainder of the spring session, the following community classes are available for in-person, drop-in registration:   

5/26: Ballet Zen with Melissa Elstein 

5/26 & 5/27: Shake Your Soul with Madeline Despres-Chen

5/28: Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Shannon Nulf  

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