Registration is up for WinterDance! Learn more on the registration page.
Into the Light: A Tale of Hope
Rainy Day Zoom Plan: Indigenous People's Day
We were supposed to have a special Indigenous People's Day class with Matoaka Little Eagle today but, in light of the chilly and rainy weather, we have made the call to hold those classes NEXT week at Stone Mountain Farm instead.o shortened and fun classes on Zoom, to keep us smiling, moving and connected! We hope you can join in. All you need is a device with a screen, wifi, and a few feet (4x4 or more) in which to dance! Siblings and pets welcome. Registered students were sent Zoom Meeting Info this morning.
4:00 - 4:30 - Creative Movement Games & Stories (ages 4-6)
*Be ready to do a special show-and-tell with your favorite toy!
5:00 - 5:45 - CaravanKids Dance Ancestry Choreography Challenge (ages 7-10)
*Look into your own heritage today to find out where your ancestors came from.
See you later! Have a lovely rainy day!
Practice Materials for Online Classes!
UPDATE: COVID-19 & Dance Classes
Update: March 23rd
Hey everyone, to keep our community safe from the rapid spread of COVID-19, we are not holding dance classes at Mountain Laurel until further notice. We are, however, offering online classes through Zoom and fun tutorials and resources via our Good News Stream. Let’s stay connected and keep dancing through this trying time.
Update: March 11th
In response to the rapidly changing situation regarding COVID-19, we write to advise that we will NOT be holding dance classes until further notice. We will update all students, parents, and caregivers as the situation evolves. We appreciate your understanding and patience and we hope you all take good care of yourselves, your loved-ones, and your surrounding communities.
Class Hygiene and Health Precautions
If anyone in your household is feeling under-the-weather, ill, or, very importantly, has had a fever in the past 24 hours, stay home. Please read and practice the CDC's general recommendations to help prevent the spread of virus, including: washing hands, covering coughs, using tissues, and maintaining space between one-another (our faculty will help with this as best they can).
When classes resume, please help us by making sure your children maintain proper hygiene (please have them wash their hands before coming to class), and talk to your children about the importance of maintaining space between each other; including no touching of the "T-zone" on their faces, and also not touching one another.
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School has "enhanced their hygiene protocols with additional cleaning services to ensure that surfaces, such as doors, door handles, faucets, desks, handrails, etc.. are disinfected very frequently.” Please help The Vanaver Caravan and Mountain Laurel maintain these hygiene practices so we can all stay healthy.
All health and keep dancing!
The Vanaver Caravan Faculty & Staff,
Jennifer, Miranda (Moo), Juliet, Bebhinn, Lisa, Timna, Livia, and Bill
WEATHER UPDATE: Classes ON Today
As the roads in New Paltz and surrounding areas are currently safe, we have decided to hold classes at Mountain Laruel this evening, Monday Feb 10. Please drive carefully and if you feel the commute is unsafe for you and yours, email the office (vcoffice@vanavercaravan.org) to let us know. Be safe and hope to see you later!
SpringDance 2020
ATTN: NEW REHEARSAL TIMES/DATES
UPDATED: Into the Light Info
FallDance 2019
FallDance
Classes (for ages 4-adult) run from Sept 9-Dec 12.
No Classes on Sept 30, Oct 9, Oct 14, Oct 31, Nov 11, Nov 27, Nov 28.
“Into the Light” Holiday Performances: Dec 7, Dec 14 & 15. ALL CLASSES INVITED TO PERFORM THIS YEAR.
FallDance FAQ
Register for FallDance!
Summer Programs Underway!
Caravan Kids Weeks: July 8-12 & July 15-19 | Creative Movement * African Drumming * Jazz * World Dance * Folk Songs * Theater * Storytelling * Arts+Crafts * Nature Hikes * Scavenger Hunts
SummerDance on Tour: July 22-August 11 | Modern * Ballet * Yoga * Site Specific Choreography * Argentinian Dance * Taiko Drumming * Hip Hop * Swing Dance * Percussive * Tap
Class Resources Page
Parents, Caregivers, and Dancers, for more questions, practice materials, and important updates, visit our NEW class resources page! CLICK HERE.
Updates! Beltane Festival 2019
March 2nd: DanceFest 2019
SpringDance FAQ & Updates
NOTE: Our Thursday 5:45 Class is FULL. You may register for Wednesday 4:50 class at MaMA (ages 8-12) or the Thursday 4:45 class (7-9), or contact the office to be put on the wait-list for the Thursday class. For answers to some frequently asked questions about SpringDance Classes & Registration, read on!
SpringDance 2019 ~ Welcome Letter
More "Into the Light" Info
Nov 25 Rehearsal Details
Today's Rehearsal Nov 25 will be held at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center. Directions. When you arrive please drive down the driveway to the main theater. We'll have a sign posted on the door.
Rehearsal times:
11am - Youth Company & Musicians only
12-3pm - Monday 6:15 & Thursday 5:45 arrive
3pm-5:30pm - ALL DANCERS (Wed 4:50 & Thurs 4:45 classes arrive)
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Please bring snacks and water as there will be no food provided.