ArtWaves upcoming events

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (April) (9 Apr 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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.

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.

There will be no ballet class during school vacation.

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.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | April (9 Apr 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am 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.

There will be no class April 23rd during school vacation!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | April (9 Apr 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 5:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (April) (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K 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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | April (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

There will be no class April 23rd during school vacation!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | April (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Downeast Community Dance (12 Apr 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

Karate (13 Apr 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (April) (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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.

There will be no ballet class during school vacation.

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | April (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

There will be no class April 23rd during school vacation!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | April (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 5:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (April) (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | April (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

There will be no class April 23rd during school vacation!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | April (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Zumba! (20 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (20 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This upbeat dance cardio class combines athletic conditioning with accessible choreography, set to a high-energy soundtrack of millennial- era favorites and current pop hits. Participants will move through cardio intervals, rhythmic combinations, and full-body sequences designed to build stamina, improve coordination, and leave you feeling empowered. Suitable for all levels.

Your Instructor~ Mandy has 20+ years of dance experience and is passionate about sharing the power of movement in physical and mental health. She has classical training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, and hip hop.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | April (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 5:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (April) (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | April (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

There will be no class April 23rd during school vacation!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | April (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Downeast Community Dance (26 Apr 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Downeast Community Dance ~

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

$10 suggested donation.

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

Zumba! (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (29 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (April) (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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.

There will be no ballet class during school vacation.

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | April (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

There will be no class April 23rd during school vacation!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | April (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 5:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (May) (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | May (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Motion Collective - May (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Motion Collective~

Modern Dance Improvisation!

Join a group of diverse dancers who explore movement together. Begin with a structured warm-up then go on to more open-ended dance improvisations.

First Saturday of each month from 3:30-5 PM

Adults of all ages and abilities welcome!

Fee: $5-12 depending on attendance

Interested? Contact Tammy at trichards19@gmail.com or text 207-749-6720

Zumba! (4 May 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (4 May 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (May) (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | May (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 6 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (May) (9 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (9 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | May (9 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Downeast Community Dance (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Downeast Community Dance ~

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

$10 suggested donation.

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

Zumba! (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (May) (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | May (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 6 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (May) (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | May (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Zumba! (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (May) (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | May (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 6 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (May) (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | May (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Downeast Community Dance (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Downeast Community Dance ~

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

$10 suggested donation.

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

Zumba! (25 May 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (25 May 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (May) (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | May (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 6 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (May) (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | May (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | May (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Zumba! (1 Jun 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (1 Jun 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (2 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (June) (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | June (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

Classes end for the summer on June 13th!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | June (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 5:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (June) (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | June (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

Classes end for the summer on June 13th!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | June (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Motion Collective - June (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Motion Collective~

Modern Dance Improvisation!

Join a group of diverse dancers who explore movement together. Begin with a structured warm-up then go on to more open-ended dance improvisations.

First Saturday of each month from 3:30-5 PM

Adults of all ages and abilities welcome!

Fee: $5-12 depending on attendance

Interested? Contact Tammy at trichards19@gmail.com or text 207-749-6720

Downeast Community Dance (7 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Downeast Community Dance ~

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

$10 suggested donation.

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

Zumba! (8 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (8 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Cardio (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Ballet | Grades 5-12 (June) (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Grades 5-12

Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | June (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

Classes end for the summer on June 13th!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Open Level Ballet | Adults | June (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Open Level Ballet for Adults

Thursdays at 5:45 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Mommy & Me Ballet (June) (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K children & their caregivers)

Saturdays at 10 am in ArtWaves' Dance Studio!

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:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Contemporary / Modern Dance | Grades 5-12 | June (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12

Thursdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

Classes end for the summer on June 13th!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Adults' Contemporary / Modern Dance | June (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Contemporary / Modern Dance for Adults

Saturdays at 12:30 pm in the ArtWaves Dance Studio!

About your instructor:

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Zumba! (15 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (15 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Downeast Community Dance (21 Jun 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Downeast Community Dance ~

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

$10 suggested donation.

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

Zumba! (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Zumba! (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Downeast Community Dance (5 Jul 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Downeast Community Dance ~

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

$10 suggested donation.

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

Zumba! (6 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (6 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Zumba! (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Acadia Dance Festival ~ Nimbus Dance Intensive (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 Acadia Dance Festival!

Nimbus Dance intensive

Acadia Dance Festival offers a rigorous, creatively engaging, week-long Summer Intensive for dancers aged 14-22.

The Summer Intensive is designed for high-school and college-aged dancers looking to expand their training, explore their artistry, and gain experience in a professional-level dance setting. Faculty are experts in the field who have carefully crafted curricula to help young dancers grow technically, artistically, and professionally.

Participants take daily classes (ballet, hip hop, contemporary) with professional dance artists from Nimbus Dance and a rotation of special topics such as injury prevention, audition skills, and improvisation. Students learn a piece of original choreography with company dancers from Nimbus Dance and perform on Friday, July 26th at the 1932 Criterion Theater as part of the Acadia Dance Festival.

EXPERIENCE A WEEK OF INTENSIVE DANCE TRAINING! (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Experience a week of intensive dance training!

July 20 - 24, 2026

Acadia Dance Festival offers a rigorous, creatively engaging, week-long Summer Intensive for dancers aged 14-22.

https://www.acadiadancefestival.org/summer-intensive

Cost: $450 (merit and need-based scholarships available)

Location:

The 2026 The Acadia Dance Festival Intensive will take place at ArtWaves MDI, 1345-A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, Maine

Karate (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Zumba! (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Discovery Week | 5th-12th Grade (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dance Discovery Week ~

Join in a welcoming, all-levels program for students in grades 5–12. Meeting 8/3-7, Monday - Friday from 9 AM–12 PM, dancers will explore the basics of ballet alongside modern and contemporary choreography in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Whether you’re brand new to dance or looking to build on your existing skills, this week-long intensive offers a chance to learn technique, improve coordination, and gain confidence in your movement. Dancers will develop skills they can carry with them while being encouraged to step outside their comfort zones.

Come ready to move, learn, and explore!

Meet your instructor: Cate Pope

Cate 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.

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Zumba! (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Dance Discovery Week | 5th-12th Grade (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dance Discovery Week ~

Come ready to move, learn, and explore!

Meet your instructor: Cate Pope

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Dance Discovery Week | 5th-12th Grade (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dance Discovery Week ~

Come ready to move, learn, and explore!

Meet your instructor: Cate Pope

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Dance Discovery Week | 5th-12th Grade (6 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dance Discovery Week ~

Come ready to move, learn, and explore!

Meet your instructor: Cate Pope

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Dance Discovery Week | 5th-12th Grade (7 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dance Discovery Week ~

Come ready to move, learn, and explore!

Meet your instructor: Cate Pope

Photos courtesy of Cate and Jason Pope.

Zumba! (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Zumba! (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Zumba! (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Zumba!

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

Mondays from 4:20 - 5:20 PM beginning on April 20th.

Karate (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (7 Sep 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (5 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (2 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (7 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (14 Dec 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (21 Dec 2026)

Mon, 21 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (28 Dec 2026)

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Karate (4 Jan 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 23:00:00 GMT

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.