Dance And Movement Center - Dance studio in Barre, Vermont
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Dance And Movement Center

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162 North Main Street

Barre, Vermont 05641

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
  • Saturday: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
28 programs

About Dance And Movement Center

Dance And Movement Center, nestled in Barre, Vermont, is a vibrant and nurturing hub for artistic expression and physical engagement for all ages. Emphasizing creative movement as its foundation, the studio cultivates strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness through engaging classes. Our curriculum skillfully integrates dance with natural science, mathematics, and literature, promoting balanced intellectual and physical development. Students are encouraged to discover their individual expressive capabilities while appreciating diverse movement styles. We offer a wide spectrum of dance forms, including Creative Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Break Dance, Hip Hop, Zumba, Barre, Salsa, Bachata, and West African Dance workshops. Experienced instructors like MC DeBelina, with extensive training in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and theater, guide students to develop confidence and a deeper connection to the world. Emma Manion is also mentioned in event contexts. Dance And Movement Center fosters an accessible, collaborative, and inclusive environment, providing diverse avenues for connection through programs tailored for kids, teens, and adults. Adults can engage in daytime or weekday evening sessions. We also facilitate space rentals and encourage collaborations, aiming to foster growth within our artistic community. Regular showcases like "FALL SHOWCASE" and performances such as "I LOVE WHAT YOU’RE DOING!" provide platforms for dancers to share their progress and artistic achievements with friends and family, demonstrating our dedication to community and artistic development within the Barre area. The studio is a safe haven for individuals to connect with their bodies and with like-minded participants, with many experiencing profound personal benefits.

Programs from Dance And Movement Center

28 programs available

Classes

Creative Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Break Dance, and Hip Hop

Creative Dance

Creative Dance emphasizes the whole person. Basic dance technique is taught to develop strength, flexibility, control, balance and body awareness. This dance vocabulary provides a solid base for the dancers to safely explore their own creativity and imagination.

Performance Group

Open to dancers in 3rd - 8th grade. It is a FULL YEAR commitment. Dancers will attend an information session and trial class before signing a commitment letter indicating they are dedicated to a full year of dance and creation, culminating in an end of year show.

Kids class

All kids and teen classes run on a seasonal schedule, mirroring the recreational sports schedules. Each session is 10-12 weeks long and includes and end of session show. The end of session showing happens on the last Saturday of every season. Pricing takes into account a weather event class cancellation and showcase cost. We will do our best to find substitutes for sick instructors. See kids and teens studio calendar here.

BEG/INT BALLET

BEG ADULT TAP CLASS!

Always been curious about tap dance? This is the class for you! Come learn all the basics in a fun, welcoming, supportive environment!

BEG TAP DANCE

A great class for the beginning ballet dancer or intermediate dancer focusing on the basics.

SUNDAY SERVICE

Dance is medicine. Also excellent cardiovascular exercise. Delight in the playfulness, connection to great music, mind-body connection, and endless additional benefits of tapping into the wildly capable body. Emma brings original choreographed 'routines' which explore a range of dance styles including jazz, hip hop, latin, African and ballet. It’s absolutely a workout. It’s also a technique class. Most of all the focus is on having FUN. Modifications & lots of breakdowns provided as needed, welcoming dancers with any level of experience.

This class will only meet 5 times. No class Nov 3rd.
SAMBA BASICS

In this class, we will learn the basic foundation of Brazilian Samba. We will focus on musicality, body movements, technique and expression. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Samba and get comfortable with the rhythm and basic steps. We will play with expression and joy in this class and feel the powerful energy that is Samba!

This class will only meet 5 times. No class Nov 15th.
BELLY DANCE FUSION

Join us for a dance workout that incorporates belly dance technique and deep muscle stretches. Work your hips, abs, back and arms in all sorts of new ways, while also challenging your mind, muscle control, balance and flexibility. While you’ll practice authentic moves, the main focus is staying in motion rather than perfecting technique.

INT/ADV MODERN

This class aims to allow dancers the space to work on their strength, flexibility, artistry, and technique through exploring movement phrases designed to challenge the mind and body. Ann brings her diverse training in modern dance styles ranging from classical to post modern to this class.

RHYTHM & MOTION

JOIN Emma Manion-Kohr in this high energy, dance exercise class! read more about this awesome program here: https://www.rhythmandmotion.com/

INTRO TO DANCE

Perfect class for the beginner adult or former dancer looking to get back into the studio. This class will cover basic dance terminology, structure, and technique that can be applied to most classic and modern dance forms. Feel the results of this class in your posture, core strength, flexibility, and endurance. This class has elements of ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop woven together for a fun, judgement free, introduction or re-introduction into the joy of dance.

BREATH AND BALANCE

Meditation, breathwork, Bartieff Fundamentals, and choreography that is all about balance. Come release the tension of the day and re-connect to yourself.

BEG/INT JAZZ

Jazz Dance Class! This class starts with a classic studio jazz dance warm-up, including isolations, cardio, and good old fashion stretching. We'll move into basic jazz steps and across the floor moves, explore theater jazz styles, and learn phrases that can be modified to all levels.

BEGINNING FUSION

A class that fuses hip-hop, jazz, modern and a bit of ballet. Come find the connections between and among these dance forms in a welcoming, fun, inclusive atmosphere.

MOVE FOR PARKINSON’S

Movement for Parkinson's is about more than moving and dancing, it's about gathering together and creating joy. In this class, building a strong community is just as paramount as building a strong body. There is no one way to dance! Each dancer is encouraged to modify movements to meet their own comfort level. This class provides a fun, welcoming, and creative environment where people can explore the potential of their own movement at any age or stage of Parkinson's.

YOGALATIES

Join Willow to stretch and strengthen your body. Combining ashtanga yoga inspired movement and her certified pilates training, your body will be heated up from the inside out.

BARRE BURN

Come get your sweat on during your lunch break! Classic modern ballet barre exercises to tone your legs, back, and arms.

Vinyasa Yoga
$15.00

Level up your lunch hour with an all-levels Vinyasa Yoga class to rejuvenate your mind and body. Combine mindful movement with breath and moments of stillness to re-center your energy and return to your day feeling refreshed!

Creative Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Break Dance, and Hip Hop

Creative Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Break Dance, and Hip Hop for kids and teens!

Creative Dance

Creative Dance emphasizes the whole person. Basic dance technique is taught to develop strength, flexibility, control, balance and body awareness. This dance vocabulary provides a solid base for the dancers to safely explore their own creativity and imagination. In the class, the dancers improvise, use problem solving skills, and cooperate on tasks while experiencing the joy of dancing. The class strives to continually integrate dance with natural science, mathematics and literature. The curriculum-based learning is structured to emphasize balanced intellectual and physical development.

FALL SHOWCASE

9 AM Showing PreK Kinder 1st-2nd Grade Creative 1st-2nd Grade Tap & Jazz 6th-8th Grade Tap 6th-8th Grade Contemporary 10:30 AM Showing 1st-2nd Grade Breaking 3rd-5th Grade Contemporary 4th-6th Grade Breaking/HH 6th-8th Grade Hip Hop 6th-8th Grade Jazz 12 PM Showing Performance Group Teen Dance Group View Event →

Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Uplift Dance

Come dance together! Get your heart pumping and spirit rising! Join Amy LePage for this easy to follow class! With moves created on the spot, this class will inspire, joy, resilience, and the power of music moving through your body. A led warm-up and cool down will be offered. Sign-up today! View Event →

Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Courses

Adults series

Buying the full 11-week series package will give you the best deal. We will only run a class if the pre-registration meets our minimum class size. Once the class is officially running, we will offer a drop-in rate. This ensures you will have a lively class and we can pay our amazing teachers for their time, talent, and energy! We have a 10-class pass as well. This is great for a student who would like to try more than one class or has to have a more flexible schedule.

IMPROV EXPLORATION

Join a 5-week course exploring dance improvisation - tools, ideas, inspiration. Come play!

Adult Tap Class

Beginning Tap Dance for adults starts Jan 28th!! Join us for a 6-week series! Register today! View Event →

Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Workshops

West African Dance Workshop

Monday Night - West African Dance Class View Event →

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance And Movement Center?

Call Dance And Movement Center at (802) 622-0332 or visit https://danceandmovementcenter.com/.

What are Dance And Movement Center's hours?

Dance And Movement Center is open Monday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Saturday: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Does Dance And Movement Center have evening hours?

Yes, Dance And Movement Center offers evening hours. Monday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Saturday: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Does Dance And Movement Center offer morning classes?

Yes, Dance And Movement Center has morning availability. Monday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Saturday: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

What days is Dance And Movement Center open?

Dance And Movement Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.