Education Move Your Body Series

Dedicated to expanding the power of dance and the arts on Martha’s Vineyard, The Yard crafts educational opportunities that serve the community. We offer dance classes, movement and music workshops, yoga, and community conversations. We invite our community to lean in — to engage, expand, and explore with visiting artists and local instructors.

Workshops with the Artists - Wednesdays & Saturdays

Artists-in-residence and teaching artists offer movement, education, and engagement workshops open to the whole Island community! Workshops at The Yard are varied and can encompass conversations, dance, movement, music, and more. A sample of our workshops and events include:

Launch Pad

A conversation on creativity and collaboration.

Sandglass Theater

A conversation on creating stories with choreography for lifesize puppets and people. Sean

Dorsey Dance

Movement and conversation workshops with Sean Dorsey that will include special sessions for the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Music From The Sole

A percussive Brazilian dance and music workshop with Music From The Sole.

Rainbow Serpent Collective

A discussion about Rainbow Serpent Collective’s process involving storytelling, film, media, fluorescent light, paint, and dance.

Caleb Teicher

A tap dance workshop with Caleb Teicher.

More workshops will be announced throughout the summer. For more information on upcoming workshops, visit dancetheyard.org or follow us on Instagram @dance_the_ yard

Modern Dance for Life with Naomi Goldberg Haas

Class Dates and Times:

June 26 - 30 | 10:30 - 11:30 am

East African Dance & Drumming with Godfrey Muwulya

Class Dates and Times:

July 19 + 22 | 10:30 - 12 pm

Yoga with Mollie Doyle

Class Dates and Times:

July 1st - End of August Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 am and Saturdays 8 am

Music at The Yard

Showtimes:

On-going Throughout Summer

This workshop was created for the dancer coming back to the studio. Barre work moves to standing center, opening the spine with a combination of contemporary and traditional techniques. Class also includes a floor work section informed by Pilates mat strengthening. The session is completed with adaptable large phrase movement across the floor.

Ugandan-born dancer, educator, and musician, Godfrey Muwulya returns to the Island with his high-energy workshops in East African traditional dances, drumming, and music. All ages enjoy and benefit from these classes.

Mollie’s teaching focuses on intelligent sequencing, linking breath to movement, and building a practice that brings consciousness and ease to the body and mind. Email Mollie for registration at molliemdoyle@gmail.com.

Enjoy free summer concerts in The Yard’s Shell Garden. BYO picnic and dance moves! Come celebrate summer and community!

June 3 - Shell Garden Open House and Season Welcoming | music, food, and more.

July 11 - Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish | Brought to you through a partnership with the Chilmark Library.

More events will be announced throughout the summer, and please visit dancetheyard.org for up-to-date information.

Kids Do Dance

Class Times:

Monday - Friday | 9:30am - 12pm

Session 1

June 26 - 30

Session 2

July 10 - 14

Session 3

August 14 - 18

Each weeklong program will challenge young students through fun, active dance classes that build skill and technique; nurture individual choreographic voice and artistic expression; develop connections to professional dancers in residency at The Yard; and strengthen relationships with Martha’s Vineyard community. The program is developed and directed by dance educators and choreographers Deborah Damast and Daria Fitzgerald. This summer, the program will be taught by Daria Fitzgerald, Claire Page, and Dionisia Rigby.

All events subject to change. For the most up to date ticketing information please visit dancetheyard.org or call our office at 508-645-9662.