| Quarry Dance |
| Last weekend the Quarry Dance happened. Three times. It was hot and muggy. And yet… it was amazing. As many as 300 people were shuttled from Windhover to an exquisite privately owned quarry. There, at the edge of the quarry, they danced not by the moon but by the light of the sun, and we were bathed in the music of movement, as it expressed the range of emotions from quiet reverence to ecstatic joy. We are so proud to continue the tradition begun 13 years ago by Lisa’s mother, Ina Hahn. Seeing dance performed in a confined space is one thing; seeing it in a natural setting of trees, and rocks, and water…. that’s a whole ‘nuther thing. Our profound thanks to Alison Cook Beatty Dance and her lovely dancers, plus the volunteers, and all of you who helped make such a magical experience possible. A glowing review of the quarry dance landed on the front page of the Gloucester Times on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
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| Quarry Dance 2026. Photo by Kristine Fisher |
| And now…. Welcoming the Limón Dance Company |
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| A Choreographic Offering. Photo: Ben McKeown |
| Pivoting to this week: the entire Limón Company from New York arrived at Windhover on Monday of this week for the very first time and got right to work rehearsing on the outdoor stage. A total of 13 dancers, along with the Artistic Director, Stage Manager, Wardrobe Manager and the Associate Artistic Director are all in residency this week. It is such a pleasure and deep honor to have this fabulous company here at Windhover.After her successful stint on Broadway, Ina Hahn (founder of Windhover) shifted her focus to what was then cutting-edge modern dance, and became closely associated with luminaries José Limón, Doris Humphrey, and Martha Graham. All of them courageously explored entirely new ways to use the human body to express emotion. They were truly trail blazers in the dance world, and one of those trails led right here to Windhover this week.Performances are Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 — both at 7:00 PM under the tent. Included in the program will be Limón’s famous version of Bach’s “Chaconne,” which will be played live on stage by Cape Ann’s resident virtuoso violinist and conductor, Scott Moore.Tickets have been selling fast, and we are almost sold out, so be sure to get yours now. Here is the link.In addition, the company will host a free Open Rehearsal this Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM. (Saturday, August 15th) Feel free to come learn about Limón-style modern dance, and to watch the dancers up close and personal. No tickets nor reservations needed.Concluding an inspiring and uplifting weekend will be Stan Strickland and his Quartet playing The American Songbook Re-Visited. Joined by Jorge Perez-Abella on drums, Jesse Williams on bass, and Kevin Barry on guitar, Strickland (also known as Rajahn) will perform on woodwinds, voice, and percussion in a vibrant program that re-imagines beloved Broadway classics from the Great American Songbook alongside songs by contemporary masters such as Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan, with a dose of blues woven in to the mix. |
| You’re invited! Come to our End-of-August Gala Celebration! |
| Although Windhover’s calendar has been packed this month, we want you to save the evening of Tuesday, August 25 at 5:00pm – 9:00pm for our Gala Celebration. This season has been one of our busiest, and most successful, and we’d love to have you there to celebrate all the good things that have happened this summer at Windhover. In addition to a delicious meal and plentiful wine, we’re offering selections by two extraordinary performers: jazz wizard Stan Strickland and a solo artist from the Paul Taylor dance company in New York.Hosting the gala is our way of expressing our appreciation for all those who helped make this season so memorable, and it’s a way for you to offer your support, both in person and as a financial contribution.Come join the throng. We’d love to have you. Tickets can be found here. |
| Thank you for your support, and please check the website for more music and dance events coming this summer.Lisa Hahn, Windhover Executive Director Duncan Hollomon, Windhover Board Member |
| We rely on community support and you to continue producing dance, drama, music and poetry at Windhover. Please consider donating to Windhover, a non-profit 501©3 organization by going to: www.windhover.org/donateAll donations are tax deductible |
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