Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio

March Newsletter

Portland Youth Dance presents

The Exchange X11

Sunday, March 1 | Blue Waves Gym

631 Stevens Avenue, Portland

The Exchange is a family-friendly hip-hop event bringing together the hip-hop dance community in Maine. Dancers, families, and observers are welcome to come and watch and experience the day, participate in open dance/cyphers (dance circles,) or register to participate in the dance battles. You don't want to miss the exhibition featuring Phunk Phenomenon of Boston and final rounds of battles beginning at 4:30 pm. If you are a hip-hop dancer, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience hip-hop culture outside of the studio setting in a safe space. There’s so much to learn and absorb and new dance friends to be made.

Photos by Sharyn Peavey.



Pre-registration for battles is required. Observers can pre-register or pay at the door.

Adult Repertory Classes Begin in March!

We love our dancing adults and believe the performance experience is valuable for all. Adult repertory students have the opportunity to perform in our Spring Concert at Westbrook Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 13th. 

Intermediate Hip Hop Repertory with Elizabeth Lau, Mondays, 7:45-8:30 pm, begins March 30.

Advanced Tap Repertory with Alycia Frost, Tuesdays, 6:45-7:00 pm, begins March 17.

Beginner Hip Hop Repertory with Kristin Sutton, Tuesdays, 8:00-8:30 pm, begins March 17.

Intermediate Contemporary Repertory with Emily Getchell, Tuesdays, 8:15-9:00 pm, begins March 17.

Slow Intermediate Tap Repertory with Laurie Chiasson, Wednesdays, 7:30-8:00 pm, begins March 18.

Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Repertory with Rose Hutchins, Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30 pm, begins March 18.

Photo by Rose Hutchins

The Cabin Fever Show

Sunday, March 22 @ 3 PM | Casco Bay Movers Studio Theater

The Cabin Fever Show is a fun and informal performance featuring Portland Youth Dance, CBM Advanced Adult Tappers, Collective Motion, The Moving Company, and Grace Dance Academy. Tickets are $10 each and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All proceeds support summer camp scholarship programs for children in need.



i am an impossible thing - little house dance

Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 PM at Mechanics' Hall

Contemporary dance is for everyone. There's no wrong way to watch. Set to gorgeous original music composed by Marc Bartissol and Courtney Swain, i am an impossible thing oscillates between tension, release, and breath. Where words end, movement and sensation begin. Come curious.

$20 for Mechanics’ Hall Members, $25 for general admission, and $35 for reserved seating. There is a $3 surcharge at the door. 18 + years. Ticket Link

Spring Concert Preparations

Our annual Spring Concerts will be held at Westbrook Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 13th

Costumes are arriving at the studio, and the dancers are preparing to share everything they've worked on in the classroom with you later this spring! Please note the following days and times in your calendar:

• There will be a 1 pm Young Dancers' Matinee on June 13th for dancers in semester and level 1 classes. Matinee dancers will also have a mandatory 45-minute dress rehearsal at the theater between 8 am and noon on June 13th. Each class will be assigned one 45-minute rehearsal block.
• Dancers in level 2 and above will perform in the Evening Concert at 5:30 pm on Saturday, June 13th. Dancers performing in the Evening Concert will have a mandatory 45-minute dress rehearsal at the theater on Friday, June 13th, between 3:00 and 9:00 pm or Saturday, June 14th, between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. Each class will be assigned one 45-minute rehearsal block.
• Tickets will go on sale Saturday, June 1st.

Detailed information regarding rehearsal schedules, tickets, etc., will be provided to families before the April break. Photo by Sharyn Peavey Photography.

Summer Dance and Art Camps

for students 3-14 years

Dancers will explore a variety of dance forms and themes through daily movement classes, arts & crafts, outdoor time at nearby Longfellow Park, creative play, and more. Unplug and dance with us this summer!

Check out our options for full-day, half-day, and Wednesday morning camps for young dancers below. Mature teens can also take classes through our summer and adult drop-in programs.

Important Dates

• March 1 - Portland Youth Dance hosts The Exchange X11 at Blue Waves Gym

• March 22- Cabin Fever Show 3 PM

• April 20 - 25 - April School Vacation - Only adult classes are held

• May 17 - PYD presents the May Show @ Windham High School

• May 25 - Memorial Day - No classes held

• June 12 - Dress rehearsals for Levels 2 & above @ Westbrook PAC

• June 13 - Dress rehearsals for the Young Dancers Matinee and Performances at 1 pm & 5:30 pm @ Westbrook PAC