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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Youth Alive Step\, Dance\, and Drumline
DESCRIPTION:During the August 7 First Fridays at Five\, on North Street near the Center Island\, across from the Beacon Cinema\, Youth Alive Step\, Dance\, and Drumline will perform at 6 pm and 7 pm. \nYouth Alive is a multicultural community-based arts program providing arts and educational opportunities to young people 8-18 years of age with a focus on dance forms including Step\, African\, and Hip-Hop. Youth Alive marked its 30th anniversary this year! \nThe Step portion of the performance will consist of junior and senior squads performing their individual routines\, followed by them joining together as the dance squad to perform with a dance mix.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-youth-alive-step-dance-and-drumline/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five,Performance
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SUMMARY:Rhythmscape: Soul Line Dancing with Berkshire Sole Society
DESCRIPTION:“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS. (The rain location will be the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and will be announced by 4 pm Sunday\, August 9.) \nAt the Sunday\, August 9 session\, enjoy a Soul Line Dance Experience with Berkshire Sole Society open to all ages and fitness levels. Beginners are welcome! The class runs from 6 to 8 pm. \nErica Shrader is the founder and host of Berkshire Sole Society\, a community-driven soul line dancing group that uses music\, movement\, and cultural celebration to bring people together. \nSupported by dance ambassadors Nik Calautti and Courtney Hamilton\, Berkshire Sole Society creates welcoming spaces where people can connect\, stay active\, and experience the joy of dancing together. \nFor more events in this series\, visit https://downtownpittsfield.com/2026/07/rhythmscape-a-free-summer-dance-series-celebrating-community-through-movement \nThis series is supported by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Wandering Dance Festival\, and Mill Town Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/soul-line-dancing-with-berkshire-sole-society/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T180000
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SUMMARY:Rhythmscape: Luana Dias David teaches Salsa
DESCRIPTION:“Rhythmscape” highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. THIS EVENT IS AT THE LICHTENSTEIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS at 28 Renne Avenue! \nAt the Sunday\, August 23 session\, enjoy an Intro to Salsa class with Luana Dias David open to all ages and experience levels. Beginners are welcome! The class runs from 6 to 8 pm. \nSalsa is a partnered dance where the lead takes the follow through a series of spins and turn patterns to music. Salsa dancers can also break apart during a dance to dance solo\, known as “shines\,” and that is what we will work on for the first hour of this class. The second hour\, we will practice partner work. \nWe are going to develop the way to make your solo dancing look and feel unique then practice partner work and then free dance. \nThe goal is to socialize and connect with the Rhythm through its musicality and cultural history. \nFor more events in this series\, visit https://downtownpittsfield.com/2026/07/rhythmscape-a-free-summer-dance-series-celebrating-community-through-movement \nThis series is supported by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Wandering Dance Festival\, and Mill Town Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rhythmscape-luana-dias-david-teaches-salsa/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free
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SUMMARY:Rhythmscape: Southern Italian Dance Session
DESCRIPTION:“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS. \nAt the Sunday\, August 30 session\, enjoy a Southern Italian dance session with Dina Gregory. The session runs from 6 to 8 pm. \nDina Gregory is a Pittsfield-based artist\, educator\, host of the podcast La Befana’s Table\, and a cultural partner with the Italian Arts Festival. Her work explores how storytelling and the cultural arts can foster human connection and community. A longtime lover of social dance\, Dina is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where everyone can experience the joy of movement and cultural exchange. No experience with Southern Italian dance is necessary —bodies of all ages and abilities are invited to join our festa! \nFree and open to all! \nFor more events in this series\, visit https://downtownpittsfield.com/2026/07/rhythmscape-a-free-summer-dance-series-celebrating-community-through-movement \nThis series is supported by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Wandering Dance Festival\, and Mill Town Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rhythmscape-southern-italian-dance-session/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free
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