Dance at S.C.C.

    “Dance Is Now,” a fund-raising performance by three East End dance companies, will be held Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southampton Cultural Center. The evening will support a new initiative of the cultural center to emphasize dance performance and education in its programming.

     The participating companies are Danse Arts and Studio 3 of Bridgehampton, and Hamptons Dance Authority of Southampton. The program will feature popular music and performances by several professional and amateur dancers.

     The program and S.C.C. dance initiative will be introduced by Benjamin Avram and Dawn Watson, and a reception with refreshments by Southampton Publick House and Deli Counter Fine Foods will follow the performance. Tickets are $45.