WinterDance 2025

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

WinterDance Information & Guidelines

Conduct & 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

• Please contact us to let us know if you/your child will be absent for class and do your best not to miss sessions

• When taking classes with The Vanaver Caravan, you represent the Company. Please treat the spaces we use and the people who share our spaces with respect

• Consumption of drugs or alcohol on any studio premises is never permitted
  
  

DANCE ATTIRE & CLASS PREPAREDNESS

• Students should use the bathroom before class

• Jazz shoes / Ballet slippers / or sneakers for ALL classes

• Danceable clothing such as leotards, leggings, shorts, sweat pants and sports shorts

• Long hair should be pulled back 

• *Tap Shoes for Caravan Kids Level 1 and Level 2 classes are suggested

• Visit our online store to view our dance bags, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, tees, and more

*TVC has a tap shoe bin with tap shoes of varying sizes which students can borrow with a $25 deposit. If you or your child has a pair of outgrown/unused taps, consider donating them to the tap bin! We cannot promise there will be a pair of shoes in your child’s size.

HEALTH, SAFETY & COVID-19 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. We follow CDC recommendations, local guidelines, and our instincts when deciding on masks and other COVID-related safety protocols

• At this time, masks are optional

• If your child presents with COVID-like symptoms, proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required and they must no longer have any symptoms to attend class in person.

• Please do not attend class if a participant (or anyone in their family or social distance circle) has been exposed to COVID-19

• We have a simple First Aid kit on hand and a team of wonderful faculty who will create a safe and wholesome environment for each child at this workshop 

  
  
  

Cancellations & Snow Closings

• Classes at MaMA in Stone Ridge follow Rondout Valley Public School’s snow closings and cancellations

• Classes at Mountain Laurel in New Paltz follow Mountain Laurel Waldorf School’s snow closings and cancellations

• Please check local closings if there is inclement weather forecasted.

• In the event of a last minute snow closing/early dismissal, TVC will send an email (to the email address used at registration) no later than 3pm

• During the series, if we deem it no longer safe to hold live classes or NYS COVID-19 guidelines change, we will switch classes to a virtual format

• Makeup classes will be scheduled as scheduling allows

REFUNDS, Discounts & Scholarships:

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

• Siblings may use the discount code, Multiple5 for 5% off tuition

• The Betsey Bergman Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2017 to create opportunity and access for dancers with lower financial means or hardships. Since the fund began, we have been able to offer over 35 full and partial tuition scholarships.

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 

Mondays @ Mountain Laurel School, New Paltz

9 class series begins Jan 8, ends Mar 18 (NO CLASSES: Jan 15, Feb 19)

• New Paltz | 4:15-5:30pm | Ages 10-12 | CaravanKids 2

• New Paltz | 5:30-7:00pm | Ages 13-18 | Youth Company

Tuesdays @ MaMA, Stone Ridge

9 class series begins Jan 9, ends Mar 5

• 4:00-4:45pm | Ages 4-5 | Creative Movement 1

• 4:45-5:30pm | Ages 6-7 | Creative Movement 2

• 5:30-6:30pm | Ages 8-9 | CaravanKids 1

Thursdays @ Mountain Laurel School, New Paltz

9 class series begins Jan 11, ends Mar 7

• 4:00-4:45pm (45min) | Ages 4-5 | Creative Movement 1

• 4:45-5:30 (45min) | Ages 6-7 | Creative Movement 2

• 5:30-6:30 (60min) | Ages 8-9 | CaravanKids 1  

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