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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.
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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. ”
Summer Wellness Festival, August 2022. Photo by Juliet ten Broeke.
“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.” ”
“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.”
Calico Ball, 2014. Photo by Meredith Heuer.
Summer Wellness Festival, Aug. 2022. Photo by Juliet ten Broeke.
“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!” ”
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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.
“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 . . .