FallDance 2024

Welcome to FallDance. Please familiarize yourself with the new schedule, class times, ages, and locations. Dancers who sign up for FallDance have the opportunity to perform in our Holiday Spectacular, Into the Light.

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:

Studio Locations

Conduct & Expectations

Attendance Commitment: 

By enrolling in our classes, you commit to attend and participate fully in all scheduled sessions, barring unforeseen emergencies or illness. Please make every effort to attend all classes and notify us in advance if you or your child will be absent. Students who repeatedly miss classes without valid reasons may not be able to participate in our institute performances (such as DanceFest, Beltane, SummerDance Student Showcase, and Into the Light). 

Representing the Company: 

When participating in classes/ programs  at The Vanaver Caravan, you represent our company. It is important to uphold our values and treat the spaces we use, as well as the people who share these spaces, with utmost respect.

• Students and parents/guardians are only permitted to enter designated areas such as the bathroom and dance studio.

• Tampering with, removing, or touching any equipment or property without permission is strictly prohibited. Violators will be subject to indefinite suspension from all classes / programs and activities.

• Parking and Driving Etiquette: Please be considerate of others when parking or driving near our studios. Exercise caution and adhere to any posted regulations to ensure the safety and convenience of all. 

• The consumption of drugs, alcohol or tobacco on any premises is strictly prohibited at all times. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance use to uphold a safe environment for all participants. Violators will be subject to immediate suspension from all classes/ programs  and activities.

These guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, positive and respectful experience for everyone involved in our dance classes/ programs. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these policies. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Health and Safety Protocols:

The Vanaver Caravan cares deeply about the health, safety, and well-being of all of our community members. 

• At this time, masks are optional but encouraged when indoors during peak flu season.

• Please do not attend class if your child presents with any symptoms of illness. If faculty observe a student displaying illness, we will ask that they be picked up.

Thank you for doing your part in keeping our community safe.

Age Policy

Our classes are structured with specific age groups in mind (ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13+). We strongly encourage students to wait until they meet the minimum age requirements of any given class before enrolling.

Rare exceptions may be considered if a child is almost the appropriate age and the dance teacher and parent(s)/caregiver(s) believe the advanced student can handle the challenges of the older class.

Parents should understand that our instructors are trained to teach children within the designated age range. In creative movement classes, any advanced three-year-olds must be fully potty trained, comfortable being away from their parents for the duration of the class, and capable of independently managing their belongings (water bottles, shoes, socks, coats, accessories, etc.).

Families should be aware that if the teacher feels that the class is not suitable for the student, they may request that the student be moved to the appropriate age group class.

Refund Policy: 

If a student needs to withdraw after the series starts, The Vanaver Caravan will refund 50% of the unused tuition fee (minus a $25 admin fee), or the balance can be donated to the Betsey Bergman Memorial  scholarship fund.

Performance Opportunities & Rehearsals

This season, students in our Dance Institute have the opportunity to perform in one or more of our Into the Light performances this December. We are so excited to celebrate the holidays with all of you!

Students who choose to perform in our holiday show(s) must attend additional rehearsals on various weekends and weeknights in October, November, December.

The rehearsal schedule and call times will be posted here and sent out to registered participants at a later time.

Costume Requirements for all TVC performances

 The Vanaver Caravan Standard Costume Base

Dancers who plan to perform in upcoming shows must be prepared with the following:

• a black tank top, tee-shirt, or leotard (to go underneath for costume changes)

• black compression shorts or biker shorts (to go underneath for costume changes)

• a white long-sleeved button-down shirt/blouse

• a black long-sleeved shirt

• black dress pants / slacks 

• white tights and/or white knee socks

• black dress shoes/jazz shoes/ballet slippers. (Sneakers such as Keds/Toms/Vans/etc are acceptable but must be 100% black and neutral-looking)

• NO obvious logos, tags, patterns, stripes, designs on any clothing

• NO jeans or sweatpants

• Tags and shirts need to be tucked in during the performance

• For all dancers, hair can be worn in any style but MUST be pulled away from the face

• Light street makeup (mascara, lipstick, rouge) is acceptable for performances

The Vanaver Caravan provides costumes and accessories to go over this base.

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 

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