Summer has burst forth on Cape Ann with its blossoms, peonies, late evening sunsets, sail boats and ocean waters that are slowly becoming swimmable. Now is the time to bring Windhover’s exciting performing arts season to your attention. Please join us in celebrating modern dance performed outdoors in the natural setting of a pristine quarry, as well as performances on Windhover’s beautiful outdoor stage. Engage with our master modern dance classes taught by prominent dance companies from New York.
Here is our select summer schedule so far:
Better Balance & Brain Movement Workshop for teaching seniors.
Wednesday, July 3-Thursday, July 11, 2019.
Stay physically stable and mentally able. This workshop explores balance, cognitive impairment and movement by understanding issues related to aging. Taught by Lynn Simonson, creator of Simonson Technique, an organic approach to movement that prepares the body to dance in a way that is anatomically intelligent and somatically aware including chair yoga. Three classes of two hours each are open to the public. Contact Lynn at: lynnsimonson@aol.com Lynn holds 4 certifications in Senior Exercise and balance training. Retreat includes lodging, food and yoga instruction. (See the Windhover website for further information.)
Summer Dance Intensive for teenagers (ages 12-18) from
Sunday, July 14-Saturday, July 20, 2019.
Taught by members of the Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre based in New York City. This company has had a residency at Windhover every summer for many years, and they perform the Quarry Dance each year. Technique classes in ballet and modern dance are followed by repertory work, choreography, composition and gyro. By special request, a guest instructor will teach hip hop classes as well. If you, or those you know, have teenagers that are interested in dance, please inquire further about our Dance Intensive from Director Molly Tupper at mollytupper@mac.com and check out our website at: www.windhover.org A final student performance will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 4:00-5:00pm on Windhover’s outdoor stage, pending the weather. All are welcome.
Open adult drop-in Gyrokinesis Classes
Tuesday, July 16 at 2:00pm & Thursday, July 18 at 2:00pm.
Classes offered by members of Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre during the week of July 15-19, 2019. Classes are $12.00 per person. Check out our website for further information.
Quarry Dance Vlll
Friday, July 26th at 5:30pm;
Saturday, July 27th at 11:00am and at 4:30pm
Sunday, July 28th at 1:00pm
Quarry Dance Vlll comes to life at the exquisite setting of Halibut Point State Park where the breath-taking views of the Babson Farm Quarry set against the backdrop of the ocean are unforgettable. It is a unique landscape setting, and it will be a performance not to be missed. . This site-specific modern dance is performed by the Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre around this spectacular quarry located on the grounds of the Dept of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). All performances are free and open to the public. Please check our website for further details and information. (Please take note this event is weather dependent. With rain, the performance is cancelled.)
Mid Summer’s Dream Women’s Yoga Retreat
Friday, August 2—Sunday, August 4, 2019
Led by 500 hour yoga instructor Nancy West. Nancy has been leading yoga retreats worldwide for 6 years and teaching for 19 years in the Boston area. Nancy shares her vast knowledge of yoga and meditation with you to help restore, re-set, and re-energize you.
Grab a few girlfriends or come solo and make new friends to join us in peace, serenity, and laughter. The beautiful natural setting of Windhover allows us to reconnect with nature and unplug from the craziness of life.
For more info, email Nancy at: nancy_reallifeyoga@comcast.net or call 508-990-6795
Styles of yoga: Vinyasa, restorative, hatha, and meditation
Paddleboard yoga, kayaking for an additional fee.
Iyengar and Restorative Yoga Classes
Friday, August 23-Sunday, August 25, 2019.
Taught by Annie Hoffman who was on the faculty of the Boston Iyengar Center for 14 years and has been teaching in this tradition for over 26 years. Weekend package, or single day classes available. Contact Annie Hoffman at 617-645-5573 or email Annie at:
Anniehoffmanyoga@yahoo.com
Endless Summer Women’s Yoga Retreat:
August 30-Sept. 2, 2019
Taught by Nancy West, yoga instructor.
Styles of yoga: Restorative, hatha, vinyasa and meditation
Art workshop, paddle board yoga, kayaking for an additional fee. For more info, email Nancy at: nancy_reallifeyoga@comcast.net or call 508-990-6795
Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company
Wednesday, September 4–Sunday, September 8, 2019.
This dynamic modern dance company brings athleticism, musicality, and creative ideas to bear on choreography. All week, there will be morning master classes of all levels, plus two open rehearsals where you can learn how to interpret a dance based upon a wealth of images.
Friday and Saturday evenings September 6th and September 7th at 7:30pm
he entire company will perform Paul Taylor’s choreography at Windhover, on our outdoor stage, weather permitting. With inclement weather, the performances will take place in our back dance studio with limited seating. Check out our website for further details or call Windhover at 978-546-3611.
Contact: Lisa Hahn, Executive Director,
Windhover, 257 Rear Granite Street, P.O.Box 2249, Rockport, MA. 01966
Landline 978-546-3611,
Email: Windhover@verizon.net www.windhover.org
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