Registration is Now Live!
NEW SCHEDULE + NEW CLASSES | LIMITED IN-PERSON AT BOUGHTON PLACE & ONLINE CLASSES FOR ALL.
Class Schedule & Offerings:
CARAVANKIDS LEVEL 1 WITH MOO
Mondays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | 60 MIN | Ages 7-8 | $125 | Boughton Place | 6 classes
Our Caravan Kids Project classes combine TVC's three signature styles: fusing World Dance, Percussive Dance, and Modern Dance to train children ages 7-10 as official Caravan Kids. Through a unique combination of modern warm-ups, games, and exercises, students gain an understanding of modern dance technique while also learning traditional folk dances from all around the world.
CARAVANKIDS LEVEL 2 WITH MOO
Mondays | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | 60 MIN | Ages 9-10 | $125 | Boughton Place | 6 classes
Our Caravan Kids Project classes combine TVC's three signature styles: fusing World Dance, Percussive Dance, and Modern Dance to train children ages 7-10 as official Caravan Kids. Through a unique combination of modern warm-ups, games, and exercises, students gain an understanding of modern dance technique while also learning traditional folk dances from all around the world.
CARAVANKIDS LEVEL 3 / MODERN WITH LIVIA
Wednesdays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | 60 MIN | Ages 10-12 | $125 | Boughton Place | 6 classes
Our Caravan Kids Project classes combine TVC's three signature styles: fusing World Dance, Percussive Dance, and Modern Dance to train children ages 7-10 as official Caravan Kids. Through a unique combination of modern warm-ups, games, and exercises, students gain an understanding of modern dance technique while also learning traditional folk dances from all around the world.
PERCUSSIVE DANCE & CLOGGING WITH LIVIA
Wednesdays | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 60 MIN | Ages 10 + | $125 | Boughton Place | 6 classes
This class teaches rhythm and movement through an innovative exploration of dance styles such as Appalachian clogging, tap dance, step dance, stomp dance, flamenco, and body percussion. Students must bring tap shoes.
MODERN DANCE WITH ISA
Wednesdays | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | 90 MIN | Ages 13 + | $150 | Boughton Place | 6 Classes
Our Modern dance program explores the principals of modern dance, teaching practices such as release technique, trust work, improvisation, partner, group, and individual original choreography. This session, Isa will be choreographing a new modern piece called “Carnival” on our teen dancers.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT WITH MOO
Thursdays | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 45 MIN | Ages 4-6 | $100 | ONLINE | 4 Classes
Creative Movement is wonderful introduction to the world of dance. A combination of simple choreography, circle songs, rhythm, shape, and imaginative story-telling gives children a full-range of movement. As a class, we explore what it feels like to move through the changing of the seasons, dance in different atmospheres, take on shapes, emotions, or move as animals. Children become an active part of the class structure—always given the opportunity to explore and express their creativity.
Special in-person closing sharing on December 3rd. Special holiday gift box included.
SPECIAL GUEST THURSDAYS
Thursdays | 5:00 - 6:00 | 60 MIN | Ages 8+ | ONLINE | 4 Classes
Each week, we invite a special guest teacher to the virtual classroom. Learn different styles of movement all month long from some of the best teachers and dancers in the whole wide world. Class is open to all levels.
FallDance 2020 Information + Guidelines
Please read the following carefully and be sure to check your email prior to the start of classes for changes.
DEAR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND STUDENTS,
Welcome to FallDance Series 2, 2020. This semester the focus for the majority of the classes will be Into the Light, our annual holiday celebration. This year will be a special virtual performance created by students who choose to participate. Please read through the information below very carefully (including safety protocol) and print a copy for your records. Be sure to check your email for updated information regarding classes, costumes, filming schedules etc...
Series 2 Dates, Class Schedule + Rehearsals:
Boughton Dates:
Mondays: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7
Wednesdays: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, and 9
Remote Thursdays:
November 5, 12, 19 and December 3
CLASS | TEACHER | AGE | DAY | TIME
CaravanKids 1 | Moo | 7-8 | Monday | 4:00-5:00 pm | Boughton Place
CaravanKids 2 | Moo | 9-10 | Monday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Boughton Place
Modern/CaravanKids 3 | Livia | 10-12 | Wednesday | 4:00-5:00 pm | Boughton Place
Percussive | Livia | 10+ | Wednesday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Boughton Place
Modern Dance | Isabel | Teen | Wednesday | 6:00-7:30 pm | Boughton Place
Creative Movement | Moo | 4-6 | Thursday | 4:00-4:45 pm | ONLINE MOSTLY
Special Guest Classes! | TBA | 8+ | Thursday | 5:00-6:00 pm | ONLINE ONLY
How FallDance Works This Year:
Monday and Wednesday Classes will be at Boughton Place.
Limit: 12 students per class.
Strict adherence to TVC’s social distancing protocols (see page 2) are mandatory.
On Mondays, while there is not room in the building for parent chaperones, we ask that you stay on the premises for the duration of the class.
Al in-person classes will focus on components of Into the Light
Please check your emails prior to the start of class for possible in-person cancelations (weather, virus). We will switch to a remote format.
Thursday classes will be offered on Zoom.
The Vanaver Caravan follows a strict safety protocol - please be familiar with and adhere to it
During the series, if we deem it no longer safe to hold live classes, or NYS guidelines change, we will switch classes to virtual.
DISCOUNTS, TUITION FEES, + REFUNDS
You may apply a 5% discount for siblings or multiple classes year round using discount code "MULTIPLE_5" (NOTE: To register online for more than one sibling, update the quantity of your cart before checkout and fill out only one registration form.)
If a student drops the class within the first week, we will refund all classes not taken. Thereafter there are no refunds.
Class Preparedness Guidelines & Expectations:
By signing up for class(es), you are committing to attending and participating fully in classes unless there is an unforeseen emergency or illness (of any kind). Please contact us to let us know why you/your child will be absent for class and do your best not to miss any.
Students should use the bathroom before class.
Send dancers with filled water bottles.
When taking classes with The Vanaver Caravan, you represent the Company. Please treat the spaces we use with respect.
Please use quiet voices and no running around when waiting.
DANCE ATTIRE:
Barefoot for Modern and Creative Movement.
Leotards, leggings, shorts, skirts and sweats are fine.
Long hair should be pulled back.
Tap shoes are required for Percussive Dance.
Visit our online store to view our dance bags, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, tees, and more.
COSTUME REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TVC PERFORMANCES/FILM SHOOTS
Please note: NO logos, tags, patterns, stripes, designs, jeans, sweatpants. Please tuck in all tags, shirts, etc. 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 Standard Costume Base:
a white/tan/black tank top or leotard (to go underneath for costume changes)
white/tan/black compression/biker shorts (to go underneath for costume changes)
a white long-sleeved button-down shirt/blouse
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 (ie - no obvious logos or stripes)
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
While The Vanaver Caravan (TVC) cares deeply about the health, safety, and well-being of all of our community members, TVC assumes no responsibility for the health of those in attendance in relation to COVID-19. Participants may attend at their own risk, so long as they adhere strictly to the following safety protocols.
IN ORDER TO ATTEND ANY OF THE VANAVER CARAVAN’S CLASSES AND EVENTS, STUDENTS MUST:
Wear a mask or face covering for the duration of the event/class
Maintain a 6 ft distance from all participants and faculty for the duration of the event/class
Carefully review, print and sign TVC’s Liability Waiver for COVID-19
Temperatures will be taken for all indoor classes. Should a student arrive with a temp of 100.0 or higher, they will be sent home. Please wait until your child’s temperature has been taken before leaving the premises.
If a participant (or anyone in their family or social distance circle) has traveled out of state, is in anyway ill, has been exposed to COVID-19 or has experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 14 days, contact us and DO NOT ATTEND ANY TVC EVENT/CLASS:
sore throat
cough
fever
shortness of breath
fatigue
muscle aches
runny nose
loss of taste/smell
sneezing
gastrointestinal discomfort
We are relying on each of you to help maintain the health and safety of our families, faculty, and community. Please follow these protocols with caution, care, honesty, and respect. Thank you.
Contact Info:
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns | vanavercaravan.org |vcoffice@vanavercaravan.org | 845-256-9300 - please note: we are mostly working remotely so phone calls are not the preferred method of communication| 10 Main Street, Suite 322, New Paltz NY, 12561
Thank you for honoring our social dis(dance) practices and helping to create a safe environment in these unprecedented times. We look forward to dancing with you!
We will be in touch soon with more information regarding rehearsals, Zoom meetings, and safety practices.
--The Vanaver Caravan Faculty & Staff