TAKES THE LEAD

Madison Bagby’s arrival last fall as the new director infused the dance program with her unique energy. Under Bagby’s direction, dancers have showcased a wide range of styles, including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, bachata, Chinese dance, Salsa, musical theater, and more.

Inspired by her students’ interests, talents, and backgrounds, Bagby challenges the dancers with intricate choreography, helping them hone their technique. “The variety of styles the dancers have performed truly demonstrates their versatility, as well as their openness to stepping outside of their comfort zone,” she said. “I have witnessed a tremendous amount of growth in each student, not only as a dancer but as a person as well.”

Winter Concert

The annual Winter Concert featured the Jazz Ensemble, Digital Music, the Chamber Music Ensemble, Chorus, Greensleeves, and Ursa Minor.

Winter Musical

The Theater and Music Departments presented

“Matilda: The Musical,” this winter. Based on the Roald Dahl classic, Theater Director Jesse Howard described it as “that rare musical that marries humor, music, spectacle, and depth.” The Berkshire production delivered on all four counts!

Students performed solos and duets from the Great American Songbook at the annual Vocal Cabaret.

Boston

Museums, libraries, and historic sites were among the destinations for this immersive, fast-paced tour through one of America’s oldest and greatest cities: Boston, Mass. Highlights included a gallery talk at the Boston Athenaeum, meals in the North End and Chinatown, and stops at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Black Heritage Trail, and the Boston Opera House to see the musical “Hamilton” on tour.