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On Monday, July 5th, Windhover Performing Arts Center’s first Latin Dance Social event will feature dancers and instructors from MetaMovements Latin Dance Company (New York City and Boston) and will include a wide range of styles, including Salsa, Casino, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, and Merengue. The event welcomes participants of all experience levels, with a Latin Dance Lesson Intensive from 3:30 – 5:30 PM taught by Anara Frank, followed by a Latin Dance Party from 7:00 -10:00 PM.

Latin Dance Intensive, 3:30 – 5:30 PM with Anara Frank and other instructors

MetaMovements’ instructors will break down and demonstrate the Latin Dance styles of Salsa, Casino, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, and Merengue, with different instructors teaching for various experience levels. Beginners will train in basic steps both on their own and with partners, while experienced dancers will practice more advanced steps and partner work. No partner needed, and comfortable shoes are encouraged.

Latin Dance Party, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Attendees will dance the night away to the rhythms of Latin dance and music on Windhover’s beautiful grounds. A brief complimentary lesson will be available at 7:00 PM for all levels. The evening will also include special demonstrations and performances by MetaMovements Latin Dance Company, as well as fun line and group dances for everyone to join in.

Between dances, participants can relax under the trees or enjoy the historic property’s picnic tables under the bistro lights. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the concession stand. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own picnics to enjoy in between the Latin Dance Intensive and the Dance Party (no outside alcohol will be permitted).

Tickets are $15 for each event, or $20 for both. Tickets for the event may be purchased at www.windhover.org and through the Gloucester Stage Box Office athttps://gloucesterstage.com. Event happens rain or shine, with a tent provided in case of rain. To keep all participants safe, proof of vaccination will be required. Masks are not required but suggested for those choosing to rotate partners.

About Windhover

For more than 50 years. Windhover has served the community as a place to learn, perform, and share the beauty of dance and the related arts in a natural setting.

In 1967, Herbert and Ina Hahn purchased the last farm in Pigeon Cove, a small village by the sea some two miles north of the town of Rockport, Massachusetts. The farm, on 4.5 acres of land, included a main house, cow barn, stables, slaughter house, various outbuildings and pasture land.

In less than a year Herb Hahn single-handedly converted the barn into a dance studio, the stable into a library, sheds and out-buildings into dormitories and he renovated the main house to function as a dining-kitchen complex. The performing arts camp for teenage girls opened in the summer of 1968 and during its seventeen years was filled to capacity with students from the USA, Canada and Mexico. During that period new buildings were added including a chapel/theater, a second dance studio, an outdoor stage for dance and theater performances, and a dining hall and kitchen in the main barn.

Windhover turned into a 501©3 non-profit organization in the 1980’s and now offers dance classes, a teen dance intensive, residencies and performances in all of the performing arts to the Cape Ann Community and beyond.

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These screenshots from the osprey-cam hosted by Essex Greenbelt show 2 hungry osprey chicks being fed by one parent as the other looks on from a short distance. It is reported that 2 of the 3 eggs hatched and it’s not likely the third one is viable. If you are feeling a little less than motivated during this heat wave, take some time to watch this entertaining webcam out in the marsh behind LobstaLand.

It started today at 3:30 AM when we were woken up by a loud crunching sound, followed shortly by someone yelling “Call the Coast Guard,” which we did.

At 7:00 AM American Cruise Line’s American Constitution came into Gloucester for at least the fourth time this season, went back out around 10 AM, and appeared to have some problem while doing 360’s, before returning to the harbor. She just headed out again toward Provincetown at 5:00 PM.

Photo credits📸 Joey Ciolino & Kate