Berkshire Pulse

HistoryIn September 2016, Andrea Blacklow and Ellen Gorman created Moving Arts Exchange (MAX), a non-profit dance organization, drawing on their extensive experience in performance, choreography and dance education. With passion for collaboration and an inclusive approach to dance education, MAX creates opportunities for trained and untrained dancers on the stage, at local community events, and out in the streets. Opportunities include working with our resident and teen companies, ongoing classes for children, teens and adults, MAXFlash events, site-specific dance and video Projects, and collaboration with the MAX Choir and other local artists and arts organizations. MAX creates work relevant to our collective experiences, which has a profound and positive effect on practitioners, young emerging teen artists, and the surrounding community.SpecialtiesWith passion for collaboration and an inclusive approach to dance education, MAX creates opportunities on stage, at local community events, and out in the streets. Serving ages 18 months to adult, through the moving arts, including ballet, modern, Capoeira, Aikido, a Teen Dance company, an Adult dance company, and a family friendly environment. MAX offers flexibility for the busy schedules of Berkshire Families - offering shorter terms for programming.

The Olga Dunn Dance Company, based in Great Barrington, MA, has been a beacon of dance excellence for over forty years, captivating audiences with original choreography and soul-satisfying performances. With a mission to encourage dance through professional-level training and mesmerizing productions, the Company has collaborated with esteemed artists and organizations, enriching their vibrant, multi-dimensional works that have graced prestigious venues throughout the Northeast.Generated from the website

Bethlehem Tae Kwon Do, located in Delmar, NY, is dedicated to instilling core values such as courtesy, respect, and self-control while fostering strength, concentration, and coordination in its students. The school offers classes for children and adults, creating a family-oriented environment where parents can train alongside their children. With a mission to provide a safe and enjoyable training atmosphere, Bethlehem Tae Kwon Do aims to equip individuals of all ages with essential life skills that enhance both mental and physical health. The academy welcomes newcomers with free introductory lessons to ensure a good fit for prospective students and their families. Generated from the website