Downtown Pittsfield Announces Free Summer Dance Series
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has announced "Rhythmscape," a free outdoor summer dance series. The events will take place on Dunham Mal on select Sunday afternoons from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, beginning June 1 and concluding Aug. 31.
Each "Rhythmscape" session will feature a different rhythm and instructor from the local community, reflecting the diverse identities within Pittsfield. The series aims to activate public spaces in Downtown Pittsfield through inclusive dance and music events that celebrate community, movement, and cultural diversity. No prior dance experience is required to participate.
The schedule of instructors includes:
- Sunday, June 1: BSKE Dance Community presents Prashad Abeysinghe with DJ Daniela Sthisel, offering beginner and intermediate level Bachata and Salsa lessons with social dancing.
- Sunday, June 8: Tara Borgilt and Bruno Trindade will teach Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art.
- Sunday, June 15: Sandra Zarate will teach Zumba.
- Sunday, June 22: Luana Dias David will teach Salsa and Samba.
- Sunday, June 29: Berkshire Sole Society, founded by Erica Shrader and powered by Women of the Westside+, will lead soul line dancing.
- Sunday, July 13: Sandra Zarate will teach Zumba.
- Sunday, July 20: Luana Dias David will teach Salsa and Samba.
- Sunday, July 27: Luana Dias David will teach Salsa and Samba.
- Sunday, August 10: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio will teach hip-hop.
- Sunday, August 17: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio will teach hip-hop.
- Sunday, August 24: Mica Farias and Manu Uriona will present a fusion of Latin rhythms with live percussion.
- Sunday, August 31: BSKE Dance Community presents Prashad Abeysinghe with DJ Jeffrey Jay, offering beginner and intermediate level Bachata and Salsa lessons with social dancing.
This series is supported by MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Cohort program in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Mill Town Foundation. For more information, interested individuals can visit
