"Into the Light" 2018
Performances of our Holiday Show will be held on Dec 1st, at Sinterklaas, 8th and 9th at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center.
INTO THE LIGHT HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
Into the Light is The Vanaver Caravan’s Holiday Show, in collaboration with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater. This heartwarming performance tells the fantastical story of a young girl’s journey around the world to discover how different cultures celebrate light in the darkest time of the year. Join us for this enchanting, festive dance, with live music, and puppetry as a faithful Bear guides young Lucia around the world. Filled with color, pageantry, and the heartfelt celebration of multi-cultural traditions for everyone in the family, Into the Light honors the traditions of Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali, (India) Sankta Lucia (Sweden), Winter Solstice, and Yule. Members of The Company will join our Youth Company & Caravan Kids for the Feature Performances.
Saturday, December 1st
Into the Light at Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck. Enjoy three half hour excerpted performances at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Church of the Messiah Epscpl, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, USA. Free event. More Information.
Saturday, December 8th & Sunday, December 9th
NEW! For the first time ever, we are presenting four feature-length at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli, NY on Saturday Dec. 8, & Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 1 PM and 4 PM as part of its Youth and Family Performance Series.
For more info plus video and photo previews, CLICK HERE.
October 19th: Turn Turn Turn
Don’t miss The Company in a performance of Turn Turn Turn: Pete Seeger in Dance and Music. October 19th at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Performance at 7:30pm.
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Don’t miss The Company in a performance of Turn Turn Turn: Pete Seeger in Dance and Music.
October 19th at the Chandler Center for the Arts.
Performance at 7:30pm.
About the Performance
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the iconic folk musician and political activist, Pete Seeger. The Vanaver Caravan, one of America’s most celebrated folk music and dance troupes, pays homage to its friend and mentor, delving with artistic integrity and deep affection into the extraordinary life and musical legacy of Pete Seeger.
The longtime friendship between Bill & Livia Vanaver and Pete Seeger blossomed into collaboration in 1996, when Pete suggested he play for The Vanaver Caravan dancers. This forty-year relationship and professional collaboration laid the foundation for their new full-length program, Turn Turn Turn
Turn Turn Turn honors Pete’s music of social justice and humanity. Now, more than ever, The Vanaver Caravan feels moved to bring Pete’s music with its relevant message, to the stage through dance and new musical arrangements. With five musicians and seven dancers, this program takes the audience on a journey through American history, focusing on the U.S. from the 1930′s through the 2000′s. The show includes styles from clogging to swing dance and Zulu “Gumboot” dancing. Audience participation is encouraged and there is an opportunity for young people to perform alongside the Company. This dance and musical tribute with archival projections, Turn Turn Turn incorporates such legendary Pete Seeger songs as: Kisses Sweeter than Wine, We Shall Overcome, Where Have All the Flowers Gone, Guantanamera, Wimoweh, and Turn, Turn, Turn. Recently performed excerpts of Turn Turn Turn have had audiences on their feet, and at times moved them to tears. Energized by Pete’s enduring message, audiences are inspired to make our world a better place.
The current cast of accomplished dancers & musicians includes: Livia Drapkin Vanaver, dancer/choreographer; Samantha & Brian Lawton-stars of the Swing Dance World, and dancers from around the world; Carla Giudicelli, Rafal Pustelny, Emily Vanston, and Ray Davis.
These Vanaver Caravan musicians have been with the Company since the late 70’s: Bill Vanaver, folklorist, composer, multi-instrumentalist/singer, and musical director; Evan Stover ~ fiddler extraordinaire; Linda Richards, Director of Music for the Clearwater; Toby Stover keyboards and percussion; Henry Chapin ~ bassist, singer, and veteran folk performer.
Based on a script by Dominic Orlando, Pete's story weaves throughout the production as “connective tissue.” Davey Steinman coordinated the archival slides and visuals from Pete’s life and songs.
October 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St
Randolph, VT 05060
Cost: $42, $34, $27
Contact: 802-728-6464
www.chandler-arts.org
Photo by Lois Greenfield. 2017.
Free Cultural Event! Kingston's Italian Festival
Join the Caravan Kids and Youth Company in their first performance of the season, at the Italian Festival! 12:30pm at the Kingston Waterfront Park.
Join the Caravan Kids and Youth Company this weekend in their first performance of the season, at the Italian Festival!
Sunday, October 7th, 12:30pm, at the Kingston Waterfront Park. This event is free and open to the public.
See you there. Ciao!
Fall into the Season!
As the seasons change, we greet the autumn harvest with a number of public performances and exciting announcements.
Upcoming Performances
As the seasons change, we greet the autumn harvest with a number of public performances and exciting announcements.
Photo of Caravan Kids performing the Tarantella at last year’s Italian Festival, in Kingston.
October 7th
Join the Youth Company and Caravan Kids in the annual Italian Festival at T.R. Gallo Waterfront Park, Kingston, NY. 12:30pm. Free event.
Photo from Turn Turn Turn of dance duo, Samantha and Brian Lawton at the Downtown Dance Festival at Battery Park, 2014. Photographed by Dariel Sneed.
October 19th
One night only! The Company will present a performance of our newest show, Turn Turn Turn: Celebrating Pete Seeger in Dance and Music at the Chandler Center for the Arts. 7:30pm. Tickets & Info.
Youth Company Dancers during the Kwanza Celebration of Into The Light. Photo by Daniel Comb, 2015.
INTO THE LIGHT HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
Into the Light is The Vanaver Caravan’s Holiday Show, in collaboration with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater. This heartwarming performance, which features giant puppets, lively music, and dance, tells the fantastical story of a young girl’s journey around the world to discover how different cultures celebrate light in the darkest time of the year. Members of The Company will join our Youth Company & Caravan Kids for the Feature Performances.
Saturday, December 1st
Into the Light at Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck. Enjoy three half hour excerpted performances at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Church of the Messiah Epscpl, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, USA. Free event.
Saturday, December 8th & Sunday, December 9th
NEW! For the first time ever, we are presenting four feature-length performances at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center. Matinees at 1pm & 4pm. TICKETS & INFO.
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~ Wishing You a Joyous Autumn ~
THE VANAVER CARAVAN SUMMER EVENT SERIES
Jump on the bandwagon, join the 'Caravan! We have a lot in store for SummerDance on Tour (SDoT). Refresh yourself this July and August with performance workshops from our SummerDancers, Caravan Kids, Youth Company, and Professional Company.
Jump on the bandwagon, join the 'Caravan!
We have a lot in store for SummerDance on Tour (SDoT). Refresh yourself this July and August with performance workshops from our SummerDancers, Caravan Kids, Youth Company, and Professional Company.
Classes, Workshops & Summer Intensives:
7/16 – 7/20/18 >>> CaravanKids Summer Workshop Center for Symbolic Studies, (CSS) $250 half day 9:00 – 12:30; $375 full day 9:00 – 3:00. The week-long program introduces children to the wonderful world of dance! But CK Week is so much more than just a dance program - it's a full week of adventure, movement, art, imagination, and creativity. (CK WEEK IS AT CAPACITY)
7/23 – 8/10/18 >>> SummerDance on Tour (SDoT) Center for Symbolic Studies, three week workshop that engages students in a wide variety of dance forms and styles that expand their perceptions and vocabulary in the world of dance, while also piquing their performance skills. Classes are for all levels, and include subjects such as Modern, Percussive, Swing, Bollywood / Indian Folk, Flamenco, Improvisation, Choreography, Ballet, and more. REGISTER NOW.
7/21 - 9/8 >>> Two Bollywood Dance Class Series with Bharat Verma. 1) Eight Saturday Classes at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 10am-11am. Dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept 1, 8, 2018 Price: $18 for single/drop in classes or $120/full series. 2) Eight-Class Summer Intensive at Stone Mountain Farm. Weeknights, 6pm. Dates: July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and July 30, 31 and and August 2, 2018. Price: $18 for single/drop-in classes or $120/full series. REGISTER NOW.
Performances & Community Dances:
7/28/18, 5:00 pm >> World Dance & Music for Families Performance, Rosendale Theatre, $15. The Vanaver Caravan presents World Dance and Music for Families: a riveting whirlwind of world dance and music which brings audiences on a journey around the globe.
7/29/18, 9:00 pm >> EarthBeat Performance, Mohonk Mountain House, Book dinner or an overnight. and stay to see the performance at this breathtakingly beautiful landmark property. (Performance for Mohonk Guests only)
8/3/18, 5:00 pm >> **SDoT Performance, Rail Trail Café, Tillson, NY. Rajastani and Bollywood performance with Bharat. Free.
8/4/18, 1:30 pm >> SDoT Performance, Bon Odori Festival, Kingston Point Rotary Park, Free. Day long festival includes traditional Japanese dance, performance and audience participation. Free (Festival 12pm-8pm).
8/4/18, 7:30 pm >> World Dance & Music Performance and Community Dance, hosted by Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, Ashokan Center, Ashokan, NY. $15, $10 for youth 16 years and under uggested donation to SummerDance on Tour" program, which offers scholarship to children in need to study with these world class teachers every summer.
8/5/18, 6:00 pm >> The Vanaver Caravan & SDoT Performance, Towne Crier Café, Beacon, NY. $15/ticket ($20 at the door), ½ price for children under 12yrs.
8/8/18, 2:00 pm >> SDoT World Dance Performance, Woodland Pond, New Paltz, NY (Private Event)
8/9/18, time tba >> SDoT World Dance Performance at PS21 in Chatham. More info TBA.
8/10/18, 6:00 pm >> SDoT Performance, Outpost BBQ Kerhonkson, NY, suppertime performance and Community Dance. ($6).
8/11/18, 4:00 pm >> Flamenco Performance with Anna Librada Mazo, Rosendale Theatre, Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival. $15 ($20 at the door)
8/12/18, 2:00 pm >> Dance Film Sunday: La Chana, SDoT Performance and Film, Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale, NY ($12/$10 members/$6 for 12 and under)
8/13/18, 6:00 pm >> TVCWorld Dance & Music Performance, United Nations Youth Delegate Convention, NYC
** All SummerDance on Tour (SDoT) Performances feature Company Members, Faculty, and SDoT participants.
Please check back here frequently for schedule updates and changes.