WinterDance 2025
Class Schedule
We offer a variety of after-school, evening dance classes and workshops for children and teens in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Whether you have been dancing for years, or are just flexing your heels for the first time, you will find a place in our inclusive dance community.
Class Descriptions:
CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Level 1 | Ages 4-5
Tuesdays | Stone Ridge | 4:00-4:45PM | Juliet ten Broeke
Thursdays | New Paltz | 4:00-4:45PM | Moo Way
Creative Movement: Level 1 is wonderful introduction to the world of dance. A combination of simple choreography, circle songs, rhythm, shape, and imaginative story-telling gives children a full-range of movement and a safe, welcoming space for our little dancers.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Level 2 | Ages 6-7
Tuesdays | Stone Ridge | 4:45-5:30PM | Juliet ten Broeke
Thursdays | New Paltz | 4:45-5:30PM | Moo Way
Creative Movement: Level 2 is a wonderful introduction to the world of dance. Children build and expand upon the creative movement sequence, preparing young dancers in rhythm, percussion, choreography, and technique. Students become an active part of the class structure—always given the opportunity to explore and express their creativity.
CARAVANKIDS: Level 1 | Ages 8-9
Tuesdays | Stone Ridge | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Juliet ten Broeke
Thursdays | New Paltz | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Moo Way
Our CaravanKids class combines TVC's three signature styles: fusing World Dance, Percussive Dance, and Modern Dance to train children ages 8-12 as official Caravan Kids. This class is a fun and unique combination of dance games and exercises designed to expand students' understanding of modern dance and world cultures.
Tap shoes required (see info below)
CaravanKids: Level 2 | Ages 10-12
Mondays | New Paltz | 4:15 - 5:30PM | Isabel Cottingham
This class combines TVC's three signature styles: fusing World Dance, Percussive Dance, and Modern Dance. The class is designed to expand students' understanding of world cultures, while teaching modern dance technique, choreography and rhythm.
Youth Company MODERN & Repertoire | Ages 13-18
Mondays | New Paltz | 5:30-7:00PM | Age 13-18 | Isabel Cottingham
A safe space for teens to hone their modern dance technique, stay strong, stay connected, and get creative. This class is an outlet for teenage students to express their feelings through movement while inspiring and uplifting one another. Isa will teach her wonderful style of modern technique and grant the dancers a space of their own. There will also be special guests teaching a variety of techniques and styles to compliment the dancers’ repertoire.
Studio Locations
STONE RIDGE STUDIO
Tuesday classes, Wednesday classes are held in the Kiva (Yurt) at Marbletown Multi Arts (MaMA)
3588 Main St, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
NEW PALTZ STUDIO
Monday classes & Thursday* classes are held at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
16 S Chestnut St, New Paltz, NY 12561
WinterDance Information & Guidelines
Conduct & Expectations
By signing up for class(es), you are committing to attending and participating fully in classes unless there is an unforeseen emergency or illness
Please contact us to let us know if you/your child will be absent for class and do your best not to miss sessions
When taking classes with The Vanaver Caravan, you represent the Company. Please treat the spaces we use and the people who share our spaces with respect
Consumption of drugs or alcohol on any studio premises is never permitted
DANCE ATTIRE & CLASS PREPAREDNESS
Students should use the bathroom before class
Jazz shoes / Ballet slippers / or sneakers for ALL classes
Danceable clothing such as leotards, leggings, shorts, sweat pants and sports shorts
Long hair should be pulled back
*Tap Shoes for Caravan Kids Level 1 and Level 2 classes are suggested
Visit our online store to view our dance bags, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, tees, and more
*TVC has a tap shoe bin with tap shoes of varying sizes which students can borrow with a $25 deposit. If you or your child has a pair of outgrown/unused taps, consider donating them to the tap bin! We cannot promise there will be a pair of shoes in your child’s size.
HEALTH, SAFETY & COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
While The Vanaver Caravan (TVC) cares deeply about the health, safety, and well-being of all of our community members, TVC assumes no responsibility for the health of those in attendance in relation to COVID-19. Participants may attend at their own risk. We follow CDC recommendations, local guidelines, and our instincts when deciding on masks and other COVID-related safety protocols
At this time, masks are optional
If your child presents with COVID-like symptoms, proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required and they must no longer have any symptoms to attend class in person.
Please do not attend class if a participant (or anyone in their family or social distance circle) has been exposed to COVID-19
We have a simple First Aid kit on hand and a team of wonderful faculty who will create a safe and wholesome environment for each child at this workshop
Cancellations & Snow Closings
Classes at MaMA in Stone Ridge follow Rondout Valley Public School’s snow closings and cancellations
Classes at Mountain Laurel in New Paltz follow Mountain Laurel Waldorf School’s snow closings and cancellations
Please check local closings if there is inclement weather forecasted.
In the event of a last minute snow closing/early dismissal, TVC will send an email (to the email address used at registration) no later than 3pm
During the series, if we deem it no longer safe to hold live classes or NYS COVID-19 guidelines change, we will switch classes to a virtual format
Makeup classes will be scheduled as scheduling allows
REFUNDS, Discounts & Scholarships:
If a student needs to withdraw after the series starts, The Vanaver Caravan will refund 50% of the unused tuition fee or the balance can be donated to the Betsey Bergman Memorial scholarship fund.
Siblings may use the discount code, Multiple5 for 5% off tuition
The Betsey Bergman Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2017 to create opportunity and access for dancers with lower financial means or hardships. Since the fund began, we have been able to offer over 35 full and partial tuition scholarships.
CONTACT INFO:
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns | vanavercaravan.org | vcoffice@vanavercaravan.org | 845-256-9300 - please note: many of our part-time team works remotely so phone calls are not the fastest method of communication | 10 Main Street, Suite 322, New Paltz NY, 12561
Mondays @ Mountain Laurel School, New Paltz
9 class series begins Jan 8, ends Mar 18 (NO CLASSES: Jan 15, Feb 19)
New Paltz | 4:15-5:30pm | Ages 10-12 | CaravanKids 2
New Paltz | 5:30-7:00pm | Ages 13-18 | Youth Company
Tuesdays @ MaMA, Stone Ridge
9 class series begins Jan 9, ends Mar 5
4:00-4:45pm | Ages 4-5 | Creative Movement 1
4:45-5:30pm | Ages 6-7 | Creative Movement 2
5:30-6:30pm | Ages 8-9 | CaravanKids 1
Thursdays @ Mountain Laurel School, New Paltz
9 class series begins Jan 11, ends Mar 7
4:00-4:45pm (45min) | Ages 4-5 | Creative Movement 1
4:45-5:30 (45min) | Ages 6-7 | Creative Movement 2
5:30-6:30 (60min) | Ages 8-9 | CaravanKids 1
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