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SUMMARY:Parkinson's Dance Class with Steffi Nossen School of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Parkinson’s Dance Class with Steffi Nossen School of Dance\nDates & Times: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30PM\n2025 – Sept 9\, 16\, 30\, Oct 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, Nov 4\, 18\, 25\, Dec 2\, 9\, 16\, 2025\nNo Class December 23 & December 31\n2026 – Jan 27\, Feb 3\, 10\, 24\, March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, April 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, June 2\, 9\, 16\, 2026\nNO CLASS January 6\, 13\, 20\, February 17\, March 31\, 2026\nLocation: Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nCost: FREE! \nTo register\, email or call Judith Ross at jgr@steffinossen.org or (914) 328-1900. \nEnjoy a dynamic and fun hour of dance and artistic exploration in a congenial group led by PD Trained Teachers\, with Sheri Cowart\, Wendy Morsberger + Julie Worden. Bring a partner\, friend\, or caregiver. Stand up or sit down as you please. No dance experience needed! Classes address Parkinson’s Dance specific concerns: balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, gait\, and physical confidence while simultaneously developing artistry\, grace\, and creativity. Engage in movement sequences from Ballet\, Jazz\, Modern dance\, musical theater\, folk dance\, tap\, improvisation\, and social dancing. These research backed classes specifically address Parkinson’s concerns; anyone with movement concerns is welcome. \nThe Parkinson’s dance class is based on the internationally acclaimed Dance for PD program\, a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group. Our teachers are professional dancers trained in the Dance for PD® method. Weekly classes present movement sequences drawn from ballet\, jazz\, modern dance\, musical theater\, folk dance\, tap\, improvisation\, and social dancing to create a dynamic and enjoyable hour of dance and a social experience. Classes address PD specific concerns: balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, gait\, fluidity of movement\, and physical confidence while simultaneously tapping creativity. \nThis program is brought to you by ArtsWestchester\, the Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund\, and the Carvel Foundation. \nAbout Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement\nFounded as a modern dance school in 1937 by dance legend Steffi Nossen\, the school\, managed by the not-for-profit Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation offers the highest quality\, developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. From preschoolers through seniors\, students have the opportunity to learn a range of dance forms including modern\, ballet\, jazz\, tap\, hip hop\, yoga and composition\, workshops and short courses in world dance forms. The diverse and cross-cultural menu of offerings reflects our philosophy that dance is universal and a unique form of education that develops the body\, mind\, spirit and character. Our engaging conservatory style classes challenge each student to strive for personal excellence in a supportive\, inclusive\, non-competitive environment. Our educationally sound\, sequential curriculum fosters technical growth and exploration through dance. \nAbout Sheri\nSheri Cowart knew she HAD to dance since she was 3 years old\, and she has never stopped! Growing up in California\, Sheri started acting\, singing and dancing professionally at a young age in commercials and television\, and performed with Burch Mann’s American Folk Ballet as a teen. After graduating from Occidental College with a BA in Speech and Drama she embarked on a musical theater career that spanned several decades\, including performing on Broadway\, in national and international tours\, regional theaters\, and in films\, commercials\, television specials and industrials. Sheri’s second act included receiving an MA degree in Occupational Therapy from Mercy College and she was fortunate to have spent 18 years as an OT at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. After training in the Mark Morris Dance for PD program\, Sheri is happy to start her third act teaching Dance for Parkinson classes through Steffi Nossen. \nAbout Wendy\nWendy Morsberger\, trained at School of the Dayton Ballet and Buffalo Ballet Center\, eventually making her way to the Royal Ballet School.  After a performance career\, culminating in the Royal Ballet (England) and Frankfurt Ballet (Frankfurt\, Germany) taught ballet\, pointe and injury prevention at Boston Ballet\, Harvard and more dance schools in Boston and Westchester. A trained physical therapist holding an MS in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital\, Institute of Health Professionals\, Wendy has trained in the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance for PD program in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/parkinsonsdancews25-26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR WOOD VENDORS & ARTISANS! WoodFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Call for Wood Artisans & Vendors\nOur vendor/artist application form is open for submissions\nApplication & Approval Required– apply below! \nWoodFest 2026 will be held on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 from 11AM – 4PM with a rain date of Sunday\, May 3\, 2026. Vendors will be able to arrive as early as 9:30AM to begin set-up\, vendors will have until 5PM for load-out. \nWoodFest 2026 aims to create community around all things wood\, from fine arts to construction and beyond. Wood crafters\, artists\, and workers will have space to share their craft and build community with other wood-loving folks. Every year at WoodFest we host live music\, wood/nature-based activities/crafts for kids & adults\, food\, our vendor village\, and always have surprises in store! Our annual WoodFest has seen over 350 attendees and we hope to break that record this year. \n\nVENDOR REQUIREMENTS \n\nVendors are required to bring their own tables\, chairs\, tent (with weights)\, payment processing equipment\, etc. BAC will provide a 10’x10′ space and power hook-up for an additional fee (+$10). \nFor individual artists and small businesses (1-10 employees)\, the cost of tabling is $40. Returning individual/small business vendors from previous years will receive a $10 discount. For all businesses (LLCs\, Corps\, etc.) attending WoodFest\, we require a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) with Bethany Arts Community Inc. listed as the additional insured. To discuss your business (10+ employees) attending WoodFest and for Sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Nancy Zallo at nancyz@bethanyarts.org.\n\nFor this year’s WoodFest\, we are expanding and deepening our sustainability focus\, we ask that you join us! Please no styrofoam or plastic wrapping\, bags\, bottles\, giveaways or other single use giveaways; any waste producing activities or packaging must be recyclable or compostable.  If you have any questions or need support in preparing for the festival\, please contact Lexi at alexar@bethanyarts.org.\n\nIf you are interested in performing a wood-based demo at your table\, let us know below so we can add you to the demo list for the day.After rolling application approval (usually 1 week after submission) via email from Lexi Rudley\, BAC will invoice payment which will be due Thursday April 23\, 2026 at Noon (We can take payment through check\, cash + credit card (in-person)\, Venmo\, Paypal\, and/or Zelle). COIs will also be requested once application is approved and a sample COI will be sent\, they are also due by Thursday April 23\, 2026 at Noon.Space is limited & first come\, first served\, so apply early to save yours. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Lexi at alexar@bethanyarts.org. \nClick Here to Apply!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/woodfest26vendors/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Call for Teen Artists! BAC + ENU Builds Teen Arts Residency 2026-2027 - Application Open
DESCRIPTION:Call for Teen Artists!\nOur applications are open for the BAC & ENU Builds 2026-27 Teen Arts Residency open to rising high school juniors and seniors in the NY-NJ-CT tri-state area.\n\n\nBethany Arts Community (BAC) offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. In partnership with ENU Builds\, we identified a need across our communities to build a residency for the most emerging artists: high school artists of all mediums. \nENUBuilds and the Bethany Arts Community are thrilled to be hosting the 4th Annual Teen Arts Residency. The 1st Teen Arts Residency in February 2024 welcomed seven local students to Bethany for three days. Over the course of three days\, students had time and space to work on their craft\, collaborate with one another\, and learn from a mentor. From this original cohort\, our Annual Teen Arts Residency continues to grow. Currently\, the program is split up over two 4-day portions of the residency over the academic year\, taking on up to seven high school Juniors and Seniors. \nThe 4th Annual Teen Arts Residency will take place in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. One cohort will be selected to participate in both the Fall and Spring portions of the residency. During the Fall portion of the residency\, artists will be encouraged to explore their discipline\, while brainstorming and settling on a project idea. During the Spring portion of the residency\, students will continue to work on and eventually share their project(s). \n\nIn applying\, students must be able to commit to attending both portions of the residency. \nELIGIBILITY: This residency is open only to rising high school juniors and seniors (Class of 2027 & 2028) in the NY\, NJ\, CT tri-state area.  \nArtists are provided room & board and a studio conducive to their artistic medium and/or project. \nThere is no cost to apply or to participate.  \nResidency Dates: November 5-8\, 2026 & March 11-14\, 2027\nApplication Open: January 22\, 2026\nApplication Due: May 26\, 2026 by 11:59PM EST\nNotifications: June 16\, 2026 \nTo check out our grounds and more\, visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org.  \nIf you have questions or concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice\, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org. \nClick Here to Apply!
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SUMMARY:Call for Artists! 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Please read all guidelines and application instructions carefully\, incomplete applications or submissions that exceed outlined content limits will not be considered. Please only apply to this residency if you can stay in residence from date start to date end. \nApply Here!  \nBethany Arts Community (BAC) offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. BAC welcomes artists working across any discipline and medium\, including visual artists\, sculptors\, writers\, playwrights\, choreographers\, musicians\, composers\, performance artists\, filmmakers\, and more to our Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. Any and all artistic mediums are encouraged to apply. Enjoy an environment where artists from different disciplines and walks of life can work in community and near each other\, creating opportunities for generative collaboration and cross-pollination. \nResidents will be surrounded by uninhibited creativity during their time at BAC\, in the form of other Multidisciplinary Residents\, local studio artists\, BAC staff and board members\, those presenting programs on campus\, and more! \nA unique component of residencies at BAC is Community Programming. As part of a residency\, we ask each artist to develop and facilitate a Community Program related to their residency plan. This part of the residency is an opportunity for artists to engage with the local community in Ossining and Westchester County\, and for the local community to engage with artists through their work. \nThe Fall Multidisciplinary Residency runs for one\, two-week session of 12 artists from September 22 – October 6\, 2026. Artists are provided room & board\, a private studio conducive to artists’ medium and/or project\, 3 basic meals a day*\, and a $225 stipend per week upon completion of the residency. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC and any supplies or materials needed for their practice. We ask that you only apply if you can stay for the entire length of this residency and are 21 years or older. \n*Please note for the 3 meals a day included during the residency\, Bethany Arts Community is only able to accommodate for vegan\, plant-based\, vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and/or gluten-free diets. Please contact submit@bethanyarts.org with any questions or if you have any further allergies/dietary needs not listed. \nRegarding Artist Teams/Groups/Collaborations: Artist team applications will only be considered for groups up to 3 members. \nApplications Open: February 5\, 2026\nApplication Deadline: May 6\, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST\nLetters of Recommendation Deadline: May 13\, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST \nAs letters of recommendation (LORs) requests are sent out at the time of application submission\, we give applicants another week to ensure that their LORs are in. The person you request your LOR from will receive an email from Submittable\, prompting them to upload your letter of recommendation. Please ensure your LOR is submitted by this deadline to be considered for this residency.  \nThere is one letter of recommendation and one reference (not the same person who wrote the LOR) are required to be considered. \nYour LOR and your reference should come from someone who can speak to your artistry\, character\, and integrity. This recommender should be a non-familial related person. \nNotifications: June 26\, 2026 \nWe will be hosting four office-hour style Q&A sessions for this residency application on\nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 4:30-5:30PM EST\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 1-2PM EST\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 3-4PM EST\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 7-8PM EST \nIf you’re interested in attending any of these sessions\, please email submit@bethanyarts.org for the Zoom link with your name and the session you would like to attend. Attending these sessions will not impact the selection process for residency. It is recommended prior to attending these sessions\, the artist opens a Submittable account and reads through the application– some questions may be answered! Bring questions pertaining to the application\, work guidelines\, or residency stay to these office-hour style Q&A sessions! \nTo check out our grounds\, other residency programs\, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org. \nIf you have concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice\, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org \nIf you have issues using the submission form\, please contact Submittable. \nBethany Arts Community residency programs are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts\, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, The New York Community Trust Westchester\, ArtsWestchester\, and the Westchester County Government.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/2026fallmultiopen/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Artist Call,Creative Writing,Dance,Fall Multidisciplinary 2026,Film,Music,Performance,Photography,Poetry,Residencies,Sculpture,Storytelling,Theater Makers,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Studio Artist Spotlight - Kevin Byrd
DESCRIPTION:Studio Artist Spotlight: Kevin Byrd\nMarch 18 – May 1\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community is spotlighting our studio artists for two-month periods\, located in our first floor studio artist hallway entry (next to the performance space). Studio Artists are invited to curate and show their works throughout the year. \nKevin Byrd is a New York-based abstract expressionist artist whose work explores the emotional and social fabric of contemporary life through bold colors\, layered forms\, and dynamic compositions. His creative journey began during his time in the armed forces\, where he sketched fellow soldiers as a way to process and document his experience. Art became his passion and remained with him throughout his life. \nFollowing his military service\, Byrd served as a Correction Officer\, a role that deepened his understanding of human behavior and the complexities of society. He continued to nurture his interest in the human condition by pursuing higher education\, earning a degree in Behavioral Sciences. In 2024\, he completed his Master’s degree from SUNY New Paltz\, further grounding his artistic practice in both academic and lived experience. \nByrd’s work is influenced by the energy and innovation of artists like Jackson Pollock\, Julie Mehretu\, and Jacob Lawrence. Drawing inspiration from their ability to blend abstraction with narrative\, Byrd creates paintings that speak to themes of resilience\, identity\, and transformation. He uses vibrant paint\, fluid forms\, and symbolic layering to construct visual stories that reflect both personal introspection and broader social commentary. \nKevin Byrd continues to expand his artistic footprint through exhibitions\, public art projects\, and community engagement. His work not only reflects his own journey but also amplifies the voices and experiences of the people around him\, blending passion\, purpose\, and paint into every canvas. \nIn addition to painting\, Byrd is dedicated to mentoring young artists and advocating for the role of creative expression in mental wellness and community healing. Whether through workshops\, artist talks\, or local collaborations\, he remains committed to using art as a transformative force. With each new body of work\, Byrd pushes the boundaries of abstraction while staying rooted in stories and experiences that shape our shared human world. \nOn Bethany…\nMy art studio at Bethany Arts Community became more than just a workplace—it became a sanctuary. The BAC represents faith\, community\, and inspiration. Within those walls\, I discovered room to grow not only as an artist but as a person. It provided a place where creativity could breathe and ideas could transform into meaningful expressions. The atmosphere carries peace and encouragement that continually fuels my passion to create. The BAC means opportunity\, connection\, and spiritual grounding\, reminding me that art is not simply displayed—it is experienced\, shared\, and used to uplift others through purpose.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/studio-artist-spotlight-kevin-byrd/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Study in Passion and Precision - Brenda L. Montanile
DESCRIPTION:A Study in Passion and Precision\nBrenda L. Montanile\nApril 11 – May 16\, 2026\n \nA Study in Passion and Precision reflects the deep personal commitment I bring to my mosaic practice. These works hold hours of repetition\, doubt\, adjustment\, and resolve\, as well as moments of joy found throughout the creative process. They invite close examination and slow viewing\, offering a space where intensity builds quietly\, piece by piece. \nWings appear frequently in my work as symbols of movement\, comfort\, protection\, and transformation. They hold a sense of freedom and spirit within their form. \nThis exhibition reflects my ongoing relationship with mosaic as a medium and my determination to study and honor this ancient art form within a contemporary context. The works are constructed\, one piece\, one tessera at a time. Each tessera\, whether smalti\, glass\, stone\, gold\, slate\, or ceramic\, is cut\, placed\, adjusted\, and fixed by hand\, and every decision remains visible. \nFor me\, this is where precision enters the work. Precision is not control alone\, but an act of care and discipline\, shaped through attention\, patience\, and steady focus. Yet the work does not begin there. It begins with passion\, an emotional pull toward an idea\, an element\, or a color that I feel compelled to follow\, guided by curiosity and delight. \nI am drawn to the tension between these two forces. Passion initiates the work through devotion to both my inner voice and the language of mosaic itself. Precision sustains it. Together\, for me\, they have shaped a practice that requires commitment\, presence\, and time\, allowing the work to emerge through deliberate creativity. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 1-4 PM\nGallery Hours (Starting April 13)\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM \n \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Brenda L. Montanile\n\nBrenda L. Montanile is a contemporary mosaic artist based in Puerto Rico. Her education includes study with leading masters in the field and is classically trained in traditional tools and techniques rooted in ancient mosaic practices. With nearly twenty years of study\, her practice reflects a deep dedication to mosaic as both discipline and devotion. Montanile has exhibited her work in Puerto Rico and nationally and is a teaching artist on staff at The Chicago Mosaic School. \n 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/passionandprecision/
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SUMMARY:Portraits in Stained Glass Mosaic with Sue Coombs of Chicago Mosaic School
DESCRIPTION:Portraits in Stained Glass Mosaic\nwith Sue Coombs of Chicago Mosaic School\nDate & Time: Thursday\, April 16 – Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 9AM-4PM\nCost: $425.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \nJoin us for a 4-day workshop in stained glass mosaic portraiture with Sue Coombs of the Chicago Mosaic School. This intensive workshop is designed for mosaic artists ready to expand their practice into the expressive world of portraiture using stained glass. Through demonstrations students will be translating facial features\, expression\, and personality into a mosaic. This is an immersive\, hands-on workshop focused on refining technique and deepening your understanding of color and value. Experience cutting stained glass is highly recommended. Students can provide a 8” X 11” color portrait or you can choose one from Sue. \nSue Coombs has been associated with the Chicago Mosaic School since 2006\, as a student as well as an educator. Sue’s interest in glass and mosaic art began in 1980 as a custom stained-glass artist. Her mosaic work has been included in national and local exhibitions; Ms. Coombs work has been featured in several international arts publications. Sue’s passion for leading students to find their own voice expressed in mosaic\, has enhanced her own work as an artist. While working with After School Matters\, Sue guided teens to design and fabricate several largescale mosaics in and around the Chicago area. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/portraitsapr26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Mosaic School,Classes,Mosaic Workshop,Mosaics,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Intro to Stained Glass - Intensive Weekend Workshop with Casey Van Loon of Chicago Mosaic School
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Stained Glass – Intensive Weekend Workshop\nwith Casey Van Loon of Chicago Mosaic School\nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 18 & Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 9AM-5PM\nCost: $395.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \nThe art of stained glass has dazzled viewers for over a thousand years\, contributing to some of the most stunning architectural displays in the world. In this 2-day workshop students will be introduced to stained glass techniques\, history\, and practical applications. Students will create an approximately 8″x 10″ stained glass piece. Through discussion\, demonstrations\, and hands-on experience\, students learn to cut patterns\, select colors\, cut glass\, assemble\, solder\, and patina\, and prepare for hanging. A selection of designs and a wide variety of colored glass are included\, along with the use of tools and supplies for each project. \nCasey Van Loon is a mosaic and glass artist who creates works of various sizes\, from large windows or wall hangings to intricate mosaic jewelry. As an instructor at The Chicago Mosaic School since 2012\, Casey teaches a range of courses for all levels\, including the After School Matters Program. Previously working as a stained glass artist for over 20 years her work includes numerous historical and original projects including the restoration of the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural Center\, St. Patrick’s Cathedral [New York]\, and the world’s largest exterior glass mosaic at Tousaint Village [San Diego]. Van Loon’s original work has been featured in numerous galleries nationwide\, most recently and the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics in Chicago and the Museum of Biblical Arts [Dallas]. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/stainedglassapr26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Mosaic School,Classes,Mosaic Workshop,Mosaics,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
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SUMMARY:Two-Day Smalti Workshop with Brenda L. Montanile of Chicago Mosaic School & BAC
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Smalti Workshop\nwith Brenda L. Montanile of Chicago Mosaic School & BAC\nDate & Time: Saturday April 18 & Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 9AM-4PM\nCost: $350.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \nThis 2-day workshop is an introduction to the rich\, colorful\, traditional material called smalti\, a Byzantine glass that has been part of the mosaic-making traditions in Europe for centuries. Smalti is colorful and holds light and texture uniquely. Students will have the opportunity to work with this unique material and learn about its applications and cutting. Participants will create a small smalti mosaic artwork while learning about cutting\, tools like the hammer & hardie\, thinset mortar and the use of color\, light and texture in mosaics. \nBrenda L. Montanile is a contemporary mosaic artist based in Puerto Rico. Her education includes study with leading masters in the field; she is classically trained in traditional tools and techniques. With nearly twenty years of study\, her practice reflects a deep dedication to mosaic as both discipline and devotion. Montanile has exhibited her work in Puerto Rico and nationally and is a teaching artist on staff at The Chicago Mosaic School. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/smaltiapr26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Mosaic School,Classes,Mosaic Workshop,Mosaics,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Modern Jazz Dance Workshop for Older Adults with Tina Maxwell
DESCRIPTION:Modern Jazz Dance Workshop for Older Adults\nwith Instructor Tina Maxwell\nDATE & TIME: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 10:00 – 11:15 AM\nFEE: Sliding Scale – $15-25 \nHave you been away from dance class for a while?   \nHave you never danced before\, but have always wanted to?   \nThis class is for you! This is an adult modern jazz dance class designed specifically for older bodies\, The class will begin with some simple yoga-based stretches and then proceed with 10 minutes of Simonson Technique*. Exercises will then be done standing in the center\, leading to floor stretches and finally combinations of steps across the floor. Class will end with a short dance combination; Creativity will be encouraged in the form of adding choreography as a group to the dance.   \n*Simonson Technique\, created and developed by master teacher Lynn Simonson\, is an organic approach to movement that prepares the body to dance in a way that is anatomically intelligent and somatically aware.   \nTina Maxwell\, LCSW\, R-DMT\, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist\, Clinical Social Worker & Former Co-Director of Dance on Hudson\nTina was the Co-Director for Dance on Hudson\, a modern dance-based school located in Croton on Hudson for almost 20 years. She has enjoyed teaching beauty\, artistry\, and the expression of movement to all ages. She is a dance educator and trained in a variety of dance forms and styles\, specializing in choreography. Her teaching style incorporates opportunities for creativity within the process of learning proper techniques.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/modernjazzwoa/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,Program,Workshops,Workshops for Older Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:NEW DATES! Long Pose Life Drawing Session with Peter Leeds
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this session will be postponed from January 2026 to April 24-26\, 2026!\n\nLong Pose Life Drawing Session with Peter Leeds\nApril 24-26\, 2026\nFriday\, April 24 5:30-8:30PM\nSaturday\, April 25 10AM – 4PM (w/ 30-minute lunch break)\nSunday\, April 26 10AM – 4PM (w/ 30-minute lunch break)\nClass Fee: $200.00 – Registration Required \nClick Here to Register!  \nJoin us for an uninstructed long-pose life drawing session—perfect for intermediate to advanced artists and students (18+) looking to practice and hone their skills.  \nThis figure drawing session features a live nude model. One model + one pose for the entire session for about 15 hours\, with breaks (of course). This session will begin with a quick warm-up and then focus on one pose for the entirety of the three sessions with both model breaks and 30-minute lunch breaks (bring your own lunch). Our model will require at least a five-minute rest period every 20 minutes\, though if the pose chosen is quite relaxed\, the model may choose to keep their position for longer.  \nWith the longer pose\, you can have the luxury of taking your time with measuring and proportions. Time to think and plan your drawing… and use your better-quality papers if we’ve been saving them!\n\nLonger poses allow for focused\, complete\, or experimental study. This uninstructed long pose emphasizes composition\, narrative\, accuracy\, style exploration\, and creative approaches.  \nIf you’ve spent a bit of time at our monthly Drink and Draw life drawing sessions and/or with life-drawing in shorter 5-\, 10-\, and 20-minute poses\, it might be time to move on to the longer poses. This is where all your practice pays off\, as you’ve now become familiar with the human figure and how it’s put together.   \nPlease bring your own supplies and your favorite easel (if you have one). We will have limited drawing supplies and easels available. If you would like to work in a different medium\, clay\, paints\, etc. or have any questions regarding drawing materials\, contact Peter by email at pete@peterleedsart.com.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/longpose2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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