The Hartford Dance Collective bridges the gap between dance and the community by curating unique performances for female artists, providing open adult movement classes, and sharing our warm industrial studio space in Hartford, CT. All classes are welcome to adult movers (ages 16+). A perfect place for a dancer to train and keep in shape, a former dancer to reignite their love for movement, or a member of the community looking to practice dance movement as a form of exercise, art, or meditation.

Ongoing open classes with an outstanding rotation of contemporary guest artists. Seasonal performance project, Summer Dance Retreats and FREE performances offer an outlet steeped in process and consistent practice and valued by dancers. Our signature MiXt Co. program is designed for experienced adult dancers, though participants from a variety of movement backgrounds are welcome and celebrated. We hold programing for young children through our mini mix program and for older children through our Contemporary Master Class series for 10-14 year olds. During this time, given Covid restrictions, we continue to connect through virtual classes and occasional outdoor classes, as weather and space allows.

MBDT: MB Dance Theater is a dance performance troupe, under the artistic direction of Megan Boyd, to promote innovative contemporary dance and performance in the CT community.

Scapegoat Garden
Scapegoat Garden is a Hartford-based creative vehicle for dance making and curatorial processes that foreground the power of the body, place, collaboration, and interdisciplinarity in our creative processes. Founded by Deborah Goffe in 2002, Scapegoat Garden strives to contribute to the ongoing evolution of contemporary dance as a viable American art form by exemplifying and nurturing the innovation of local dance ecologies. This is accomplished by forging relationships with artists and communities, helping people see, create and contribute to a greater vision of ourselves, each other, and the places we call home. The company’s repertory has been presented in festivals and venues internationally and throughout the region including: Hartford’s Charter Oak Cultural Center, the Wadsworth Atheneum, Real Art Ways, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Provincetown Dance Festival, Bates Dance Festival in Maine, Boston Center for the Arts, New York Live Arts, Dance New Amsterdam, DUMBO Dance Festival, Artists of Tomorrow Festival, the 92nd Street Y, and Teatro Cantiere Florida in Florence, Italy.

Visit Scapegoat Garden’s website to learn more: http://www.scapegoatgarden.org

THE HARTFORD DANCE COLLECTIVE (www.thedancecollective.org) provides open class, rehearsal/event space, & curates performances for female dancers and choreographers. Located in Hartford, CT, the Hartford Dance Collective shares professional contemporary dance with new audiences by providing performances in diverse locations. We aim to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities.

Welcome to our professional and inspiring creative studio. All classes are welcome to adult movers (ages 16+) of any level (unless otherwise noted). A perfect place for a dancer to train and keep in shape, a former dancer to reignite their love for movement, or a member of the community looking to practice dance movement as a form of exercise, art, or meditation. Open Class schedule and details at www.thedancecollective.org/open-class

Our professional and welcoming 2,300sq foot space welcomes your next rehearsal, intimate event, master class, presentation, or anything in between! Our space includes a 15×30 foot sprung marley dance floor in the center of the room, a small stage at the front of the room, and can be adjusted to fit your particular needs.

Studio D is a progressive dance school located in New Milford, Connecticut. Under the Direction of Rebecca Anderson Darling, former Pilobolus dancer, Studio D is known for their strong Modern Dance program and creative, full scale dance productions based on classic or original tales. Studio D offers pre professional training in dance in the following styles; Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Street Dance as well as classes in Partnering, Choreography and Pilates. The studio was formed in 2004 and in 2013 D-tour Dance Company was launched by Rebecca Darling to provide additional performance opportunities for Studio D’s most dedicated students.

Scapegoat Garden is a Hartford-based creative vehicle for dance making and curatorial processes that are rooted in the power of the expressive body, place, and collaborative and interdisciplinary creative processes. Founded by Deborah Goffe in 2002, Scapegoat Garden strives to contribute to the ongoing evolution of contemporary dance as a viable American art form by exemplifying and nurturing the innovation of local dance ecologies. This is accomplished by forging relationships with artists and communities, helping people see, create and contribute to a greater vision of ourselves, each other, and the places we call home. The company’s repertory has been presented in festivals and venues internationally and throughout the region including: Hartford’s Charter Oak Cultural Center, the Wadsworth Atheneum, Real Art Ways, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Provincetown Dance Festival, Bates Dance Festival in Maine, Boston Center for the Arts, New York Live Arts, Dance New Amsterdam, DUMBO Dance Festival, Artists of Tomorrow Festival, the 92nd Street Y, and Teatro Cantiere Florida in Florence, Italy.

Eastern Connecticut Ballet is the home of classical ballet training in the heart of Southeastern Connecticut. Celebrating almost three decades of excellence, ECB offers the highest caliber instruction in ballet, pointe, modern, character, jazz and adaptive dance for students ages 3 to pre-professional and adult. We offer performance opportunities like our annual Nutcracker and Spring Showcases, challenging students to reach their full potential as dancers and artists.

Ballet with Jeanne Giroir

Wednesdays: 10-11:30am
Drop In Rate $15

Modern Dance with Sonia Plumb

Tuesdays: 10-11;30am
Drop In Rate $15

Classes held at 224 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
For more information contact admin@soniaplumbdance.org

NHB’s Shared Ability program will provide weekly dance classes for differently abled young people aged 10+ years. We are committed to reaching as many differently abled people in the community who wish to participate as possible and will not turn away any student due to an inability to pay.