Fundraising Mission
Support Access to Dance & Music
Dance and music create connection, confidence, and belonging. At The Vanaver Caravan, we believe they should be accessible to everyone.
For over 50 years, we have brought dance and music into schools, studios, and community spaces across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Today, as public arts funding shrinks and financial barriers grow, access to arts education is increasingly at risk. Your support helps ensure that no child or family is turned away because of cost.
Every donation directly supports scholarships and access programs, making it possible for students of all backgrounds to participate in classes, workshops, and performances.
Your Gift Makes Possible:
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Removing financial barriers so students can participate fully.Arts Education in Schools
Dance and music residencies that bring cultural learning into classrooms.Community Dance Programs
Inclusive spaces for people of all ages to move, learn, and connect.Performances That Build Community
Shared experiences that spark joy, empathy, and belonging.
When you give, you’re not just supporting a program. You’re investing in creativity, cultural exchange, and a more connected community.
💛 Give the gift of dance and music today.
About Us
The Vanaver Caravan inspires, through dance and music, the harmonious co-existence of world cultures and traditions, promoting peace and celebrating our humanity. We’re committed to building community through the arts. Your gift supports our work in schools, community arts projects, and our effort to promote peace through the transformational magic of dance and music.
Your Support in Action
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Recognizing that the arts often communicate what words fail to express, the mission of The Vanaver Caravan is to inspire, through dance and music, the harmonious co-existence of world cultures and traditions, to promote peace and celebrate our humanity.
— The Vanaver Caravan Mission
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“When children learn a song in another language, or learn dances from another national tradition, they get a glimpse into the soul of that culture that can't be taught through words alone. The Vanaver Caravan, committed to bringing children closer to other peoples through dance and music, is helping to shape our future!”
— Pete Seeger
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“The Vanavers have impacted countless children in our community through their teaching. In both school workshops and with their Youth Company and Caravan Kids, they have introduced the songs and dances of world cultures and kindled the fires of our own heritage. I know from personal experience; I was a student . . . I am a devotee of the Caravan and an ardent follower.”
— Natalie Merchant
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This wasn't a school class, it was a community. I learned to trust my body, I made new friends, and I like myself a whole lot better now."
— Alain P., High School Senior
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Stories from Our Alumni
The Vanaver Caravan has impacted the lives of thousands of students. Here are just a few of their stories.
