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    • 5 Jan 2025
    • 20 Dec 2026
    • 57 sessions
    • Dance Studio, Artwaves
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    Downeast Community Dance 

    Select Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am, Dance Studio

    Join us for the Downcast Community Dance, a recurring gathering designed to bring movement, music, and connection to Bar Harbor. Hosted at ArtWaves, this inclusive event welcomes dancers of all levels to come together and share in the joy of creative expression.

    The dance takes place on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, offering a rhythm to your week and a space for both beginners and seasoned dancers to feel at home.

    $10 suggested donation.

    For questions or more information, please contact susan.sassaman@pronton.me

    • 5 Jan 2026
    • 28 Sep 2026
    • 39 sessions
    • Movement Studio
    Join Karate classes on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:00 with head instructor Mike McEnroe. For more information call Mike at 207-266-7030.
    • 20 Apr 2026
    • 28 Dec 2026
    • 38 sessions
    • Dance Studio

    Zumba! With the YMCA


    In collaboration with the MDI YMCA, we are excited to offer a new Zumba class!

    Zumba is a mix of low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning dance fitness party!  Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!

    Register through the MDI YMCA at https://www.mdiymca.org/

    Or call 207-288-3511 for more information.

    • 11 Jun 2026
    • 17 Dec 2026
    • 28 sessions
    • Fine Arts Studio
    • 6
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    Improv!


    Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

    Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

    No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

    Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 PM
    Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

    Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

    Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

    • 24 Jun 2026
    • 30 Dec 2026
    • 29 sessions
    • ArtWaves Dance Studio

    Yoga

    Join us for an all-levels yoga class designed to cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle stretching, participants will have the opportunity to connect with their bodies, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Whether you are new to yoga or have an established practice, this welcoming class offers modifications and variations to meet you where you are.

    This class is offered through a partnership between the MDI YMCA and ArtWaves Community Arts Center. Registration is managed through the MDI YMCA. Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement.

    https://www.mdiymca.org/

    • 1 Aug 2026
    • 29 Aug 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Dance Studio
    • 19
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    Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K & Kindergarten children & their caregivers)

     

    Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

    An introduction to the foundations of classical ballet for young children alongside their caregivers. This class includes simple barre and center exercises, as well as creative movement activities. Students will explore dance in a supportive environment that fosters connection, family, and community.

    Recommended dress code:  Students should wear ballet slippers and form fitting clothing to best see body alignment. Hair should be tied back and out of face.

    About your instructor:

    Cate Pope is a dancer, choreographer, and performer from Mount Desert Island, Maine. She graduated from Bates College in 2025 with a B.A. in Dance Choreography and a concentration in Music and Culture. Cate began dancing at the age of three and has studied extensively in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. She has trained with Robinson Ballet (2012 – 2021), as well as with Bossov Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet, Nimbus Dance, and others.

    During her undergraduate studies, she attended semester-long performing arts programs at Trinity La MaMa in New York City and Accademia dell’Arte in Italy. Since graduating, she has choreographed for MDI High School’s fall musical and currently choreographs for Connors Emerson’s show choir. She has also taught at the Summer Festival of the Arts and currently teaches at Two Shoes Dance. Cate continues to share her love for dance through teaching and creating work at the intersection of movement, music, and community.

    Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

    • 1 Aug 2026
    • 29 Aug 2026
    • 18 sessions
    • Dance Studio
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    Open Level Ballet for Adults

    An introduction to classical ballet techniques for dancers of all levels. This class begins with barre exercises and moves to center work including across the floor combinations. Students will develop a strong understanding of ballet positions and terminology, while building strength, coordination, and musicality. Tuesdays - Saturdays in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

    Tuesdays: 6-7 pm

    Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30 pm

    Thursdays: 6-7 pm

    Saturdays: 12:30 - 1:30 pm


    Recommended dress code:  Students should wear ballet slippers and form fitting clothing to best see body alignment. Hair should be tied back and out of face.

    About your instructor:


    Cate Pope is a dancer, choreographer, and performer from Mount Desert Island, Maine. She graduated from Bates College in 2025 with a B.A. in Dance Choreography and a concentration in Music and Culture. Cate began dancing at the age of three and has studied extensively in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. She has trained with Robinson Ballet (2012 – 2021), as well as with Bossov Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet, Nimbus Dance, and others.

    During her undergraduate studies, she attended semester-long performing arts programs at Trinity La MaMa in New York City and Accademia dell’Arte in Italy. Since graduating, she has choreographed for MDI High School’s fall musical and currently choreographs for Connors Emerson’s show choir. She has also taught at the Summer Festival of the Arts and currently teaches at Two Shoes Dance. Cate continues to share her love for dance through teaching and creating work at the intersection of movement, music, and community.

    Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

    • 4 Aug 2026
    • 25 Aug 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Dance Studio
    • 17
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    Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults ~

    Tuesdays at 7 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

    An exploration of contemporary and modern techniques with a focus on choreography. The class begins with a warmup that includes stretching, light cardio and across the floor sequences. Students will then learn and create choreography, emphasizing collaboration, creativity and community.

    Modern / Contemporary: Students should wear athletic clothing that’s comfortable for full range of movement. We will dance barefoot and occasionally in socks. Hair should be tied back and out of face.

    About your instructor:


    Cate Pope is a dancer, choreographer, and performer from Mount Desert Island, Maine. She graduated from Bates College in 2025 with a B.A. in Dance Choreography and a concentration in Music and Culture. Cate began dancing at the age of three and has studied extensively in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. She has trained with Robinson Ballet (2012 – 2021), as well as with Bossov Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet, Nimbus Dance, and others.

    During her undergraduate studies, she attended semester-long performing arts programs at Trinity La MaMa in New York City and Accademia dell’Arte in Italy. Since graduating, she has choreographed for MDI High School’s fall musical and currently choreographs for Connors Emerson’s show choir. She has also taught at the Summer Festival of the Arts and currently teaches at Two Shoes Dance. Cate continues to share her love for dance through teaching and creating work at the intersection of movement, music, and community.

    Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

    • 6 Aug 2026
    • 27 Aug 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Dance Studio
    • 19
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    Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

    An introduction to classical ballet techniques for dancers of all levels. This class begins with barre exercises and moves to center work including across the floor combinations. Students will develop a strong understanding of ballet positions and terminology, while building strength, coordination, and musicality.

    Thursdays at 3:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!





    About your instructor:


    Cate Pope is a dancer, choreographer, and performer from Mount Desert Island, Maine. She graduated from Bates College in 2025 with a B.A. in Dance Choreography and a concentration in Music and Culture. Cate began dancing at the age of three and has studied extensively in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. She has trained with Robinson Ballet (2012 – 2021), as well as with Bossov Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet, Nimbus Dance, and others.

    During her undergraduate studies, she attended semester-long performing arts programs at Trinity La MaMa in New York City and Accademia dell’Arte in Italy. Since graduating, she has choreographed for MDI High School’s fall musical and currently choreographs for Connors Emerson’s show choir. She has also taught at the Summer Festival of the Arts and currently teaches at Two Shoes Dance. Cate continues to share her love for dance through teaching and creating work at the intersection of movement, music, and community.

    Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

    The Dance Studio:


    • 25 Sep 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • ArtWaves Dance Studio
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    Ecstatic Yoga is a playful fusion between yoga and ecstatic dance that rides a wave of energy to a curated playlist. 

    The practice starts slow: breath, visualization, dropping in, and getting connected to your body.

    We gradually move into a yoga flow that builds in energy until it's time to let you LOOSE for the intuitive/free form dance portion of practice. 

    Let the music and your body guide you - your mind will CLEAR and your body will be FREE. 

    After the energetic peak, we gradually slow our movements, get closer to the ground, and flow into a nourishing restorative/yin yoga practice and closing integration meditation. 

    Expect to release tension in your body and ignite your spirit. 

    This practice is for everyone; no experience necessary. 

    The guided movements will be gentle and the intuitive movement is for you to tap in with the body you have, no need to force anything! 

    Jess is an embodiment coach/yoga teacher, rock climbing guide, and budding herbalist who has devoted the last 8 years of life to the ancient wisdom of using movement, breath, sound, and food as medicine. They are fascinated with the human body and in love with being a creature of this Earth. Jess’ purpose is to support other humans in better understanding and connecting to their own bodies, as well as becoming more in tune with nature. Whether in the mountains, on the yoga mat, or with feet on the forest floor, Jess curates movement journeys for people to ease tension, build confidence, clear clutter from their minds, and develop closer relationship to their own bodies and our Earth home.

    There are 4 sessions , once a month. 7-8:30 PM - Fridays: June 26July 32August 21, and September 25



1345-A State Highway 102
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-266-0010
office@artwavesmdi.org

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