Community Calendar

The School for Contemporary Dance & Thought presents
The HATCHERY PERFORMANCE PROJECT in

ECHOES
Explorations in dance, humanity and interconnections

LIVE MUSIC, DANCE and VISUAL ART

Choreography and music by
The HATCHERY PIT BAND and dancers
Irina Andrews, Serena Gross, Desmond Campbell, Anika Theis, Amber Von Renesse, Veronica Przystas, Jamie Rose, Inna Selman

Professional guest choreographers:
Molly Rose-Williams, Katherine Kain, Ashirah Devi Dalomba and Jen Polins

When:
Friday December 19th at 6 PM
Saturday December 20th at 2 PM (with the Hatchlings) and 7 PM

Where:
the WORKROOM THEATER
at 33 Hawley Street in Northampton Ma

The School for Contemporary Dance & Thought presents
The HATCHERY PERFORMANCE PROJECT in

ECHOES
Explorations in dance, humanity and interconnections

LIVE MUSIC, DANCE and VISUAL ART

Choreography and music by
The HATCHERY PIT BAND and dancers
Irina Andrews, Serena Gross, Desmond Campbell, Anika Theis, Amber Von Renesse, Veronica Przystas, Jamie Rose, Inna Selman

Professional guest choreographers:
Molly Rose-Williams, Katherine Kain, Ashirah Devi Dalomba and Jen Polins

When:
Friday December 19th at 6 PM
Saturday December 20th at 2 PM (with the Hatchlings) and 7 PM

Where:
the WORKROOM THEATER
at 33 Hawley Street in Northampton Ma

A 21ST CENTURY NUTCRACKER
Let’s play with tradition!

Join The Center Dance on Sunday, December 21st for an exciting spin on a wintertime classic! It’s A 21st Century Nutcracker – dance styles from across the globe (and right next door!) set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

Curtains will rise at UMass’s Bowker Auditorium at 1PM and 5PM.

Come dance at the revival of Dance Spree!

Now, more than ever, dancing in community feels essential. We need spaces to connect, celebrate, play, release stress, and express ourselves freely. Dance Spree is for everyone—young and old, solo dancers and groups alike—anyone who loves to move and wants to share that joy with others.

The evening’s music, curated by Linda Tumbarello, one of Dance Spree’s original founders, will span an uplifting mix of classic hits from the 80s and 90s, world rhythms, contemporary favorites, jazz, and more—music that invites you to move freely. This is a substance-free evening of music, movement, and community joy. Whether you are a seasoned mover, or someone who rarely dances, come let the music carry you, and join the fun.

Please bring indoor shoes, if you can—barefoot or socks are fine too.

Limited low income tickets at door.

Bombyx is a fully accessible space, and all are welcome regardless of age, background, or ability.

Nova Linea Contemporary Dance is Wisconsin’s premier contemporary dance company. Known for their emotionally-provocative performances, it is Nova Linea’s mission to provide accessible and relatable stories through dance to the communities it performs for. Through a physically expressive movement style, Nova Linea aims to guide audiences through compelling stories, themes, and emotions, provoking thought and reflection.

In this evening of dance, Nova Linea will present "some wounds never heal". Choreographed by Artistic Director Jared Baker, this piece delves into the emotional landscape of loss. Exploring the depth of human emotion, "some wounds never heal" examines how grief shapes and changes us, posing profound questions: How do we pic ourselves back up and continue moving forward? How do these life-altering events leave their mark on us, both physically and emotionally? This piece not only reflects personal pain, but also emphasizes the importance of community, compassion, and empathy in the healing process. It highlights how shared experiences of loss can forge deeper connections between individuals, fostering a collective resilience. This moving performance invites the audience to engage with their own experiences of grief and to find solace in the understanding and support of others.