My second time visiting CLI Conservatory, Penny and Oliver’s first. I was reminded of the magic of this place, in the charming western Massachusetts towns, the eclectic community and the supportive environment of CLI. The connections they made, their love of dance with new space to breathe and grow, their tired bodies easily jumping right back in six days in a row and being surrounded by others that love dance as much as them, that see their talents without comparison, they are coming away feeling seen, supported and renewed.
Tagged: CLI Conservatory, dance, Easthampton, Northhampton, Oliver, Penny, summer intensive
CLI Conservatory is a pre-professional dance program located in Southampton, MA. They offer summer intensives which are six days of classes with top choreographers across multiple styles, provide dance on camera experience, include wellness sessions to address the whole dancer and provide a safe, supportive community of like-minded dancers committed to growing their artistry. Lucas danced all week in a room full of supportive and talented dancers, learned from choreographers that inspire him, and rediscovered and deepened his love and appreciation of dance. I enjoyed the slowed down pace and charm of the many small towns of western MA, spending time with my fellow dance mom and seeing my son push himself, stay true to himself, and grow and stretch in new ways.