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New Partnership Brings Dance Classes to Adults in Salem
Infuse Dance and the City of Salem are seeking instructors for a variety of dance classes
taking place in Old Town Hall
Salem, MA - The City of Salem announces a new partnership with Infuse Dance. This partnership will offer widely diverse and dynamic dance classes to adults on the Northshore, further activating the Old Town Hall space for arts & culture and bringing an opportunity for adult dance to Salem.
Every fourth Saturday of the month from 10am-3pm, adult dancers in the Northshore can participate in a full schedule of FREE classes, with offerings for dancers at every level including classes in contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip hop, afro-based styles, and more. A detailed schedule will be released once instructors are identified - stay tuned for more!
Infuse Dance, in partnership with the City, is looking to secure teachers of all genres, with at least two years experience teaching adults, to join them as instructors for this exciting new series. Teachers will be compensated for their time at a rate of $75 per class. Classes are one hour in lenght and happen once a month.
Instructor Applications and more details can be found at https://infusesalem.com. Applications close Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 11:59pm.
“It is so hard to find classes that are both created for adults and feel welcoming” says April MacLean, Founder of Infuse Dance. “It’s so refreshing to work with a city that not only sees the value of, but intentionally seeks out to create more opportunities to experience, the joy of dance.”
Julie Barry, Senior Planner for Arts & Culture adds “We are excited to be embarking on this new endeavor with Infuse Dance to help bring dance opportunities to adults in Salem and throughout the North Shore. This unique program will help us better understand the dance community of Salem, gage interest in future dance opportunities, build connections with instructors in the area, and create community and belonging for all those who long for the joy of dance in their lives. We hope dancers from all genres, forms, cultures, and communities will join us in bringing that joy to Salem!”
About Infuse Dance: Infuse first opened its doors in Southern California in 2011, creating a beautiful, vibrant dance community that still exists today. We're now setting up shop in Salem to bring the joy of dance to every adult, every body, every level. Our philosophy is simple: really good classes + really welcoming environment + just the right amount of challenge = Magic
About City of Salem’s Arts & Culture Program: The City of Salem is committed to enriching & enlivening the urban environment through showcasing innovative & transformative works of art in all media & modalities. With a focus on working with local artists, especially those historically underrepresented, we seek to foster greater community awareness of & interaction with the arts and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our goal is to nurture diversity & creativity; foster a sense of community pride & belonging; and enhance the quality of life for all.