Saturday, November 21, 2026 · Sharon Springs, New York
Come move with us
The Sharon Springs Dance Festival returns with a full day of free classes and an evening performance by TAKE Dance. Join us to try something new, learn from visiting artists, or enjoy a night of contemporary dance.
7 p.m. · Free evening performance
Stay for TAKE Dance
Founded by Artistic Director Takehiro Ueyama, the New York City company brings athletic movement, musicality, and expressive contemporary choreography to the festival. The performance is free and open to everyone.
The daytime program
Find your kind of movement
From 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., choose from dance, drumming, and movement classes led by festival artists. No previous experience is needed for the introductory classes.
For young movers
Try a modern dance class with TAKE Dance or discover West African rhythms in a hands-on drumming class.
For curious adults
Explore Contact Improvisation, modern dance, West African drumming and dance, or belly dance. Drums are provided for drumming classes.
To close the afternoon
Unwind in a gentle stretch class led by festival founder Betty Gavin-Singer. Bring a yoga mat.
Meet the artists
Learn from the people behind the festival
TAKE Dance company dancers Corinna Lee Nicholson and Kristen Bell lead the modern dance classes. They join Angelica Palmer, Zorkie Nelson, Erika Miller, and Betty Gavin-Singer across the day.
TAKE Dance
Company dancers lead modern dance classes
Angelica Palmer
Contact Improvisation instructor
Zorkie Nelson
Master drummer and percussionist
Erika Miller
Bellydance artist and instructor
Betty Gavin-Singer
Festival founder and director · Stretch Class instructor
Plan your visit
One place for the whole day
Sharon Springs Central School · 514 US-20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Every class and the evening performance take place at the school. All events are free; registration is encouraged to help plan attendance.
Dinner break · 5:15–7 p.m. Enjoy dinner at one of Sharon Springs’ local establishments, including The American Hotel, Fancy Farmer, Log House, or Stewart’s Shops. All are located within a short distance of Sharon Springs Central School.
