Pilobolus is thrilled to offer three new class series that bring the transformative power of Pilobolus movement to our entire community: Kids Class Series, Pilobolus Continuum, and Bounce Back. From children discovering the joy of creative collaboration to seniors building confidence and strength, these classes embody our belief that movement is a universal language that empowers and connects us all.
Kids Class Series - For kids ages 7-11
Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
DATES: October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, and 17 (no class Oct. 13)
WHERE: First Congregational Church of Washington, CT - Wersebe Hall, Washington, CT
It's more than a dance class—it's a transformative experience! Our new Kids Classes use movement games and imaginative prompts to make learning fun, engaging, and memorable. Children will discover the power of movement and collaboration through Pilobolus's signature techniques, experiencing movement beyond what they might encounter in typical athletic leagues or traditional dance classes.
What makes our Kids Classes unique? Every session is rooted in collaboration, igniting creativity through improvisation and movement invention. Students build confidence and self-awareness while developing social-emotional learning skills like empathy, communication, and emotional regulation. They'll strengthen their physical literacy—improving balance, coordination, and spatial understanding—all while learning to tell stories with their bodies.
No dance experience required—our programs are designed for kids of all movement backgrounds and abilities!
Pilobolus Continuum - For ages 13+ to 113 (Teens and Adults)
Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
DATES: October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 (no class Nov. 11)
WHERE: First Congregational Church of Washington, CT - Wersebe Hall, Washington, CT
Experience our boundary-breaking intergenerational learning program! Pilobolus Continuum puts our democratic ethos into practice, creating a multi-generational movement experience where participants of all ages connect and learn from one another. This innovative program was piloted as the "Pilobolus Intergenerational Workshop" at Skidmore College as part of our new educational partnership with SPAC and has been refined into an extraordinary community offering.
In this group-driven workshop, participants explore their unique artistic voice while collaborating to create original material. Teens and adults work side-by-side, discovering how movement serves as a shared language across ages and backgrounds. The class strengthens social-emotional intelligence through movement-based problem-solving, develops confidence through creative risk-taking, and reignites creativity in participants of all backgrounds.
This highly active, participant-driven class requires no dance training—everyone contributes to the creative process and discovers how creativity, collaboration, and communication lead to deeper self-awareness and meaningful connections.
Bounce Back - For older adults
Meets on Thursdays from 12:30PM to 1:30PM
DATES: August 7 - October 30 (no class Oct. 2)
WHERE: Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington, CT
Don't let a fear of falling hold you back! Our new Bounce Back series is specifically designed for older adults who want to move with greater confidence and peace of mind. This supportive class combines gentle movement, balance exercises, and practical skills to help participants of all mobility levels navigate their world more safely.
In Bounce Back, you'll discover skills to prevent falls before they happen, gain strength and stability through gentle exercises, and build confidence in a supportive community environment. Our expert Pilobolus Teaching Artists bring their unique understanding of safe movement practices—honed through years of executing complex choreography without injury—to help you move more freely and live more fully.
Perfect for all bodies and mobility levels, no prior experience required! Adaptive exercises ensure everyone can participate and benefit from this empowering program.
To register, call the Washington Senior Center at (860) 868-0735.
The Pilobolus Advantage - Expert Teaching Artists
All three programs are led by Pilobolus Teaching Artists, experts in movement whose performance training has provided them with keen body awareness and a unique understanding of how movement inspires joy. Their experience executing everything from emotional storytelling to physically demanding lifts translates into an ability to impart lessons of respect, consent, body positivity, and acceptance through a uniquely qualified lens.
These classes represent more than just movement instruction—they're opportunities for community building, personal growth, and artistic discovery. From helping seniors move with confidence to nurturing creativity in children to bridging generational divides through collaborative movement, these programs embody Pilobolus's commitment to making transformative movement experiences accessible to everyone.
Ready to discover what movement can do for you? Join us for any or all of these exciting new offerings and experience firsthand how Pilobolus continues to push boundaries and build connections through the power of movement.