WinterDance 2024

We offer a variety of after-school and 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. We have a dynamic group of class offerings this fall (scroll down below registration to learn more).

Class Offerings

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 why you/your child will be absent for class and do your best not to miss

• 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 not 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

• 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.

Costume Requirements for all TVC performances

 The Vanaver Caravan Standard Costume Base

All dancers who plan to perform in upcoming shows must be prepared to have 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.

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

• Masks are strongly encouraged

• PLEASE do not send your child to class if they are at all sick

• If your child presents with any COVID-like symptoms (cough, runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, stomach upset, nausia, etc), 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

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 almost 30 full and partial tuition scholarships.

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 needed

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 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

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