Miranda Ten Broeke
CARAVAN CENTER

This is a very special year for the Center for Symbolic Studies and The Vanaver Caravan--and we need your support. Please consider making a contribution to our campaign to Build the Caravan Center at Stone Mountain Farm. Your donation will help build a new forever home for The Vanaver Caravan and a much-needed four-season creative space for a myriad of wonderful classes, workshops, performances, and local/international artist residencies.

CARAVAN CENTER
Miranda Ten Broeke
Looking Back, Dancing Forward

The Vanaver Caravan celebrates their 50th Anniversary this year with a series of events that highlight the best aspects of their impactful work; both past and present. Join founders, Livia and Bill Vanaver, and the Caravan community as they reflect on their legacy and imagine a bright future – handing the leadership torch to the next generation and building a home dance center in the Hudson Valley. . . READ ON.

Looking Back, Dancing Forward
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Miranda ten Broeke
Call for Submissions!

Call for Submissions

Excerpt: I don't know about you, but I could use some good news! So I'm making. My mom, Lexi, published an incredible in-print homeschool newsletter for over a decade. My favorite activity as a kid (aside from dancin') was getting to submit my own artwork, advice, recipes, and writing to a "Real Newsletter"! It was a genius idea, conceived by parents who chose to educate their kids at home. You may not have chosen to educate your kids at home, but here we are! If you’re looking for activities to do at home, scroll through our Good News feed or send in your own submissions.

I’m looking for submissions such as . . .

Call for Submissions!
events, The Company, performances
Miranda ten Broeke
Past event: July 3-8: Rudolstadt, GERMANY

From July 3rd-8th, the Company will be on tour in Germany, performing at Germany’s premier folk festival, Rudolsdadt. The Vanaver Caravan performed at Rudolsdadt in 1996 and 2007. We can’t wait to go back! SCHEDULE. If you happen to be in Germany, come find us (or plan a fun stop in Germany for your summer vacation).

Past event: July 3-8: Rudolstadt, GERMANY
events, performances
Miranda ten Broeke
Past Event: Jacob's Pillow "Inside/Out ...

The Vanaver Caravan will be performing excerpts of Turn Turn Turn at Jacob’s Pillow’s “Inside/Out” Festival. Thursday June 27th. Performance at 6:15pm. FREE PERFORMANCE.

Past Event: Jacob's Pillow "Inside/Out Festival"

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In Memoriam

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In Memoriam

Remembering Sarah (Sally) Stackhouse by Livia Vanaver

In 1967 I was dancing with Fred Berk's Hebraica Dancers, the resident company at the 92nd Street Y,  .  At age 16,  I was the youngest member of the Company,  There were several dancers who were going to the American Dance Festival that summer at Connecticut College in New London.  It was the first summer ADF included a special teen program.  The Jose Limon Co was in residence there.   I fell in love with them . . . but most especially with Sally.   I followed her around like a puppy.  I snuck into the . . .

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A Message from Miranda

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A Message from Miranda

“I don’t want to see the children act like grown ups, I want to see the grown-ups act more like kids.” — Woody Guthrie

I have been wondering lately if Woody Guthrie would still say this today. As a former kid who grew up in the ‘Caravan, I loved the sentiment of the quote above. I remember waiting in the wings backstage, giddy with anticipation . . .

Alumni Spotlight: Gabriel Vanaver

Alumni Spotlight: Gabriel Vanaver

It’s been a minute since we had our last alumni spotlight but we couldn’t wait to share this one with you! As Bill & Livia begin their 3rd annual year of teaching in Auroville, India, their son, Gabe, reflects on his experience in Auroville with his parents last winter. Gabe’s insights into his upbringing are both thoughtful and inspiring and the artistic work he contributes to the world is a clear reflection on his life in the ‘Caravan

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Librada Mazo

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Librada Mazo

My latest project is producing the first Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival. The Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival has been a distant vision of mine for over ten years. I always thought that the Hudson Valley would be a great place to start building a flamenco scene. We are already such a people-oriented community that adding flamenco seems like a great fit.

Alumni Spotlight: Ted McKnight

Alumni Spotlight: Ted McKnight

“I am a Vanaver Caravan alumnus, having danced in the Company for fifteen years.  My last Company performance was with Pete Seeger in 1996, in the original creation of "Turn, Turn, Turn". Now, I have returned to the community as a member of the Board of Directors, investing in The Vanaver Caravan Mission.” — Ted McKnight, Company Member from 1981-1996 and current Vice President of The Vanaver Caravan Board of Directors.

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