2026 Sharon Springs Dance Festival Workshops
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2026 Sharon Springs Dance Festival Workshops
Join Klinkhart Hall Arts Center for a free day of dance and drumming workshops on Saturday, November 21, at Sharon Springs Central School. Beginners and experienced participants are welcome.
You can sign up for more than one workshop. If you’re registering for yourself and a friend, select two free tickets for each workshop you’ll attend together.
Drums are provided for the drumming workshops. Please bring a yoga mat if you’re taking the stretch class.
The festival concludes with a free TAKE Dance Company performance at 7:00 p.m.
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Community Kids Dance Class with TAKE Dance
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Corinna Lee Nicholson, TAKE Dance Company Dancer This class is designed for young dancers of all experience levels and backgrounds. Students will build coordination with a modern dance warm-up, explore their creativity, and learn movement inspired by the TAKE Dance repertory. Dancers will have the opportunity to express themselves in a fun, encouraging environment. No prior dance experience is required, and all are welcome!
Adult Contact Improvisation
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Angelica Dzeli Palmer Explore movement, creativity, and connection through Contact Improvisation, a dance form that emphasizes shared movement, balance, momentum, and physical awareness. Through guided exercises and playful exploration, participants will discover new ways of moving independently and with others, responding to movement as it unfolds rather than following predetermined choreography. Angelica’s class encourages curiosity, spontaneity, and creative expression in a welcoming and supportive environment. No previous dance experience is necessary.
Community Adult Dance Class with TAKE Dance
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Kristen Bell, TAKE Dance Company Dancer This class celebrates the joy of dance, with movement that is engaging and rewarding for both beginners and experienced dancers. Following a traditional modern dance class structure, the session includes a warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and a center phrase. Students will experience the unique movement vocabulary of TAKE Dance in a warm, supportive, and positive environment.
African Drumming for Kids
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Master Drummer Zorkie Nelson Discover the exciting rhythms of West African drumming! Led by Master Drummer Zorkie Nelson, this interactive class introduces young participants to traditional Ghanaian rhythms through hands-on exploration of percussion, rhythm, and musical expression. Children will learn basic drumming techniques while discovering how music brings people together. No previous musical experience is necessary. Drums will be provided.
Adult African Drumming
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Master Drummer Zorkie Nelson Experience the heartbeat of West Africa in this interactive drumming class led by Master Drummer Zorkie Nelson. Participants will explore traditional Ghanaian rhythms and drumming techniques using hand drums such as the kpanlogo and djembe. No prior experience is necessary. This class invites participants to come together through rhythm, communication, and cultural connection. Drums will be provided.
Adult African Dance
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Instructors: Zorkie Nelson and Dancers Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of West African dance! This energetic class introduces participants to traditional African dance forms, emphasizing rhythm, expression, and community. Guided by experienced dancers and accompanied by the rhythms of traditional percussion, participants will explore the connection between music and movement in a welcoming environment. All experience levels are encouraged to join.
Belly Dance
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Erika Miller Belly Dance is a captivating fusion of traditional Middle Eastern movement and modern dance influences that emphasizes fluidity, isolation, and rhythm. Erika’s class introduces foundational techniques, including hip drops, figure eights, shimmies, and graceful arm movements, with an emphasis on musicality and body awareness. Drawing from classical and fusion styles, this class invites participants to explore expressive movement and cultural roots through choreography and improvisation. All levels welcome!
Stretch Class
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Instructor: Betty Gavin-Singer After an exciting day of dance, unwind with a gentle cool-down session. Betty’s stretch class is designed to release muscle tension, improve flexibility and mobility, and promote relaxation through a combination of standing and floor movements. It’s the perfect way to relax your muscles and end the day on a soothing note. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat.
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