The Vanaver Caravan

06/05/2026

Next stop: Auroville. 🌊✨

Part Two of our journey takes us to the coastal magic of Pondicherry, South India from Jan 9–30, 2027. We’re balancing purposeful teaching at the Aikiyam School with deep creative practice and restoration.

Think: movement classes, eco-village exploration, coastal views, incredible South Indian food, and wellness spaces designed to help you reset. 🧘🏽‍♀️🍲
Ready to co-create this experience with us? Tap the link in our bio to learn more. 🇮🇳

06/04/2026

Our June newsletter is all about the Arts-in -Education work we do in the schools including the Calico Ball, a 36 year collaboration with the Beacon City School District which we are SO proud of!
You can check it out the full newsletter and subscribe here:
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06/03/2026

The pre-planning is real, ya’ll. SummerDance is a month away- but our amazing faculty of dance teachers are already in planning mode 🧠🧐🧑‍🩰
SummerDance - Ages 9-18: https://vanavercaravan.org/summerdance
CaravanKids - Ages 4-8: https://vanavercaravan.org/caravankids

06/01/2026

Master teacher Livia Vanaver knows it’s not just how kids show up to class, but how you send them back into the world after class that counts. Here is a clip of her class-closing at SummerDance last year.
At SummerDance dance students explore world traditions, contemporary choreography, theatre, jazz, music, percussive forms and more-while building creativity, confidence, and performance skills. This non-competitive program is a hidden gem and a truly inspiring experience for movers of all levels.
For kids and teenagers ages 9-18 (multiple groups and classes take place simultaneously).
July 27-Aug 7
Taking place at in the quaint and scenic town of Rosendale, in Upstate New York in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

We are so proud to offer pre-professional level dance classes from highly qualified dance teachers from a variety of dance backgrounds.

05/23/2026

The incredible Charlotte Stickles will be teaching teen ballet and youth creative movement at SummerDance 2026🌳
This video exemplifies both Charlottes advanced technique and wildly responsive improvisational ability - both thing which she takes into the classroom for her students.

At SummerDance dance students explore world traditions, contemporary choreography, theatre, jazz, music, percussive forms and more-while building creativity, confidence, and performance skills. This non-competitive program is a hidden gem and a truly inspiring experience for movers of all levels.

For kids and teenagers ages 9-18 (multiple groups and classes take place simultaneously).
July 27-Aug 7
Taking place at in the quaint and scenic town of Rosendale, in Upstate New York in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

We are so proud to offer pre-professional level dance classes from highly qualified dance teachers from a variety of dance backgrounds.

Learn more on our website here: https://vanavercaravan.org/summerdance

05/22/2026

We love the focus and serenity that we see in the faces and bodies of students when they get to the closing of class with master-teacher Livia Vanaver 🧘‍♀️
Livia will be teaching at SummerDance this year which kicks off on July 27.
Learn more: https://vanavercaravan.org/summerdance

05/22/2026

Not only is dance joyful...it comes with so many health benefits. This article is a great read.

Medical research is unearthing lasting physical and cognitive effects that go well beyond simple fitness.