Google Map
Notes regarding time
All events are subject to change or cancel. It is good practice to confirm events prior to attendingDescription
Mill Town Foundation, in association with Jacob’s Pillow and in partnership with Berkshire Pulse, announces the first annual Wandering Dance Festival will take place November 12-18, 2023, throughout downtown Pittsfield. This week-long community dance festival is a vibrant celebration of movement, rhythm, and culture that brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Held throughout downtown Pittsfield, the festival features an eclectic lineup of dance styles, from contemporary and hip-hop to swing and salsa, providing a rich tapestry of artistic expression. Participants can engage in free workshops, learn from respected choreographers, and showcase their talents during open dance sessions. The goal of this festival is to foster a sense of community and inspire connections among neighbors and strangers alike as they move to the beat of life and celebrate the universal language of dance.
Wandering Dance Festival culminates in a showcase performance at The Colonial Theatre on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 7pm. Featuring local and nationally recognized dance artists, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the entire community. Performances will feature Shakia “The Key” Barron as the headliner in addition to Berkshire-based dance artists Berkshire Dance Theatre, dysFUNKcrew, Erica Dankmeyer & Clara Pollock, Fern Katz & Co., Sarah Daunt, The Funk Box Dance Studio, Vincent Brewer, and Qualia Dance Collective.
Mill Town Foundation is committed to ensuring that events are as accessible as possible to everyone in the community. Tickets range from $15-$30 and further financial assistance is available upon request. Email info@milltownfoundation.org for more information.
Wandering Dance Festival
Free Community Workshops and Classes
November 12 - Family Zumba at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness. 4pm with Krystle Blake
November 12 - Adult Jazz at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness. 6pm with Krystle Blake
November 13 - Berkshire Drum and Dance at Berkshire Athenaeum. 6:30-8pm with Kim Waterman, Tamarack Hollow: Aimee Gelinas, and Dan Cohen.
November 14 – The Inclusion Dance Class at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center. 1-3pm with Community Access to The Arts
November 14 – Breaking 101 at The Funk Box Dance Studio. 5-6:30pm with Andres Ramirez
November 15 – Step at Berkshire Athenaeum. 3:30-5pm with Youth Alive
November 15 – Rhumba at 101 Restaurant & Bar. 7pm with Rushelle Bowie
November 16 – Swing Dance at Berkshire Palate. 7pm with Berkshire Pulse and Wanda Houston
November 17 – Wandering Dance Festival Masterclass at Zion Lutheran Church. 4-6pm with Shakia “The Key” Barron
November 17 – Salsa Night at Methuselah. 7pm with Luana Dias David
November 18 – Wandering Dance Festival Showcase at The Colonial Theatre. 7pm
November 18 – Festival After Party at Hot Plate Brewing Co. 9pm
Showcase Performance at The Colonial Theatre - Saturday, November 18
Shakia “The Key” Barron
Berkshire Dance Theatre
Funk Box Dance Studio
Vincent Brewer
Fern Katz & Co.
Erica Dankmeyer & Clara Pollock
Sarah Daunt
dysFUNKcrew
Qualia Dance Collective
Who
All ages and abilities
