Events, Classes, and Information
Spring/Summer 2017
Dance Palace Summer Camp • 12 x 12 Art Show & Auction
• Albany Jazz Band • George Winston in Concert
• Kids Musical Theater • Beginning Conversational Spanish
• Music From Marin Summer Festival
2017 Dance Palace
Board of Directors
Heidi Koenig, President, Archaeologist
Ernesto Sanchez, Vice President, Artist
Audrey Piper, Treasurer, Business Person
Meghan Sullivan, Secretary, Family Nurse
Practitioner
Branden Barber, Development Consultant
Leah Fritts, Business Manager
Stephen Horvat, Carpenter
Astrid Hoffman, Interior Designer
Bob Johnston, Retired Professor
Kathryn Lino, Business Person
Elizabeth Zarlengo, Retired Occupational
Therapist
DANCE PALACE STAFF
Bonnie Guttman, Executive Director
Chris Grace, Scheduling and Office Manager
Burton Eubank, Technical Director
Danielle Fogel, Events Coordinator
Loretta Farley, Administrative Assistant
Margarita Echeverria, Bookkeeper
BULLETIN DESIGN Deirdre Nemmers
[email protected]
COVER ART Todd Pickering
Table of Contents
Note from our ED . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Event Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Events May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Events June. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Events July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Events August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
12 x 12 Exhibit and Auction . . . . 7
Classes & Workshops . . . . . . . . 8
Art in the Lobby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fitness & Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . 8
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Kids & Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Community Meetings/Groups . 11
Community Programs . . . . . . . 11
Dance Palace Camp . . . . . . . . . 13
Community Awards Sponsors . 13
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Artist Statement: Todd Pickering Cover Artist
b. 1960 Ewa Beach, Hawaii
“In many senses, I’m just a defender of beauty.
Of course, then there is the debate over what beauty is.
For me it is just one thing: Quiet
That’s the nature of it. It’s very simple.”
Art is a “what if” or a hypothesis. I set an idea in motion and follow the thread, always asking
"Is it true?" In the process, I am constantly checking with the materials to see if there is a
poetic element. Also, it must resonate with my own personal story and inner dialogue. This
story and dialogue is the culmination of my life experience. It is my “voice.”
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Note from our Executive Director
Dear Dance Palace Community,
At a time when our world is accelerating
and quickly changing, local communities
can serve as an anchor. They provide an
opportunity for people to slow down. Spend
time with our friends and neighbors. Share a
laugh. Be entertained. Discuss the important
issues occurring in our community and the
world at large. What appealed most to me
about the opportunity to lead the Dance
Palace was its role as a central part of this
truly amazing West Marin community. From
supporting local non-profits by providing
space for them to do some of their critical
work, to offering community members a
variety of classes, lively events, and engaging
our youth through activities such as musical
theater and summer camp, the Dance Palace
serves as a venue to serve as that anchor.
Photo © David Briggs, Point Reyes Light
I am incredibly humbled and honored to
have the opportunity to introduce myself
to you as the new Executive Director of the
Dance Palace, and welcome you to join me
in a very engaging and fulfilling next chapter
in the organization’s life.
I am lucky to have joined such a fantastic
team of board, staff and committee
members, who work so hard to make
the Dance Palace truly the heart of this
community.
Please join us for our upcoming events,
camp, classes, and community gatherings
this spring like the Albany Jazz band
returning for their annual celebration on
Saturday, May 21st.
Looking forward to see you at the Dance
Palace!
Bonnie Guttman, Executive Director
Spring/Summer Events Summary
May
Friday, May 5, 6:30 – 9 PM, West Marin
Middle School Dance
Friday, May 12, 7:30 PM, Kids’ Musical
Theater Presents We Are Monsters
Saturday, May 13, 2 PM & 5 PM, Kids’
Musical Theater Presents We Are
Monsters
Friday, May 19, 7:30 – 9 PM, East Side
Sushi, West Marin Rotary Club Film
Screening
Saturday, May 20, 5 PM, CLAM Annual
Meeting
Sunday, May 21, 2 PM, Albany Jazz Band
Saturday, May 21, 2 - 5 PM, 12 X 12 Art
Show Benefit Closing Event & Welcoming
Reception for Bonnie Guttman, Dance
Palace Executive Director
June
Friday, June 9, 6 - 8:30 PM, EAC Annual
Members Potluck Dinner
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Sunday, June 11, 7 PM, Music From
Marin Summer Festival 2017
Thursday, June 15, 4 – 6 PM, West Marin
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Monday, June 19, 9 AM, Summer Camp
Session 1 starts
July
Wednesday, July 5, 9 AM Summer Camp
Session 2 starts
Sunday, July 23, 7 PM 10 x 10
Performance Lab
August
Friday, August 4, 7 PM, An Evening
with Martin Shawl & Paul Kingsnorth
presented by Black Mountain Circle
Saturday, August 26, 8 PM
George Winston Solo Piano Concert
Sunday, August 27, 9 AM – 1 PM,
Volunteer Work Day & Picnic
Sunday, August 27 – September 4,
Closed for Maintenance
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Events
Dance Palace events for half-price!
If you are low-income or on a fixed
income, contact Loretta Farley at Loretta@
dancepalace.org for the simple Gold Card
form. Present your Gold Card at the door
MAY
WEST MARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
It’s happening! The West Marin Middle
School Dance with DJ Lue.
Friday, May 5 / 6:30-9 PM / $6 per student
KIDS MUSICAL THEATER PRESENTS “WE
ARE MONSTERS”
We Are Monsters is a hilarious new
musical that follows human kids into a
monster cabaret filled with quirky monster
characters. The adventurous humans
uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll
werewolves, gradually realizing there may
be more to these monsters than meets the
eye! Most importantly, these monsters and
kids discover the importance of friendship
and celebrating in the attributes that make
each of us different and unique.
Friday, May 12 / 7:30 PM, Saturday May
13 / 2 PM & 5 PM / Tickets $10 general,
$7 seniors, $5 children
KEN & SAM LEVIN
WINDOW CLEANING
WE CLEAN SOLAR
PANELS AND GUTTERS
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the day of the event, and pay just half-price.
Advance purchases not allowed. Or even
better, see our shows for free! Volunteer
to help sell tickets, stack chairs, or sell
concessions.
“EAST SIDE SUSHI” – WEST MARIN
ROTARY CLUB FILM SCREENING
The Rotary Club of West Marin presents
“East Side Sushi” at its 2nd annual movie
night. The film tells the story of a young
woman named Juana and her journey to
realize her dream of becoming a sushi chef.
Proceeds will be used to maintain the Rotary
Peace Garden in downtown Point Reyes and
complete the irrigation.
Friday, May 19 / 7:30 PM / $12 or
donation
CLAM ANNUAL MEETING
Founded in 2001, CLAM is one of more
than 250 community land trusts (CLTs)
throughout the United States. Just as
agricultural land trusts preserve land for
agriculture, and conservation land trusts
save land for open space, community
land trusts hold homes in trust for the
community in order to ensure housing that
will be permanently affordable. Go to clamptreyes.org for more information.
Saturday, May 20 / 5 PM
ALBANY JAZZ BIG BAND
THE ALBANY JAZZ BIG BAND, under the
guidance of Musical Director and Conductor
Bob Levenson, presents a clear, swinging,
and modern Big Band sound. This year’s
performance at the Dance Palace will be the
seventh annual dance concert. Repertoire
consists of classic big band swing by the
great bandleaders and arrangers; blues,
bossa nova and Latin, bebop and postbebop music of the 60’s and later. The band
plays great danceable music, and features
fine local jazz vocalists and instrumental
soloists. Call 415- 663-1075 for more
information.
Sunday, May 21 / 2 PM / Free
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12 X 12 EXHIBIT & SILENT AUCTION
This 4th annual benefit for the Dance
Palace features donated works from our
local artist community. The art, measuring
approximately 12 X 12 inches, includes
photography, fiber art, painting, collage,
watercolors, and mixed media. Take a look
when you’re in the area, place bids on your
favorite pieces, and join us for a closing
reception on Sunday, May 21, coinciding
with the Albany Jazz Band performance to
welcome our new Dance Palace Executive
Director, Bonnie Guttman.
There will be refreshments and some lastminute competitive bidding, all benefiting
your favorite community center.
Bidding opens Saturday, May 6 / Final
bidding and reception Sunday, May 21 /
noon to 5 PM / Free
MUSIC FROM MARIN SUMMER FESTIVAL
2017
The Music from Marin Summer Festival
brings 14 FREE chamber music and
chamber operas to communities throughout
Marin and returns to the Dance Palace for
the fourth year in a row. Paul Smith, Music
Director and pianist, continues his ongoing
series devoted to chamber arrangements of
piano concertos and symphonies by major
composers.
JUNE
TWO FOR TWO PIANOS AND PERCUSSION
The Marin County-based Not Mr. & Mrs.
Smith Piano Duo (Jean Alexis Smith and
Paul Smith) open the program with Michael
Daugherty’s paean to the great tradition
of the American cocktail piano followed
by the London based Szervanszky/Cavaye
Piano-duo (Valeria Szervanszky and Ronald
Cavaye) performing Bartok’s stunning
masterpiece.
Sunday, June 25 / 7 PM / Free
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE
OF WEST MARIN ANNUAL MEMBERS
POTLUCK DINNER
Join EAC board and staff for the 47th annual
member meeting. It’s a wonderful way
to kick start the summer while enjoying
excellent food by West Marin’s top chefs,
honoring a community member with
EAC’s Peter Behr award, and enjoying an
environmentally focused keynote program.
Go to eacmarin.org for more information.
Friday, June 9 / 6 - 8:30 PM
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN / FRANZ LISZT
– SYMPHONY NO.9 FOR 2 PIANOS
Ronald Cavaye and Paul Smith revive Franz
Liszt’s stunning transcription of Beethoven’s
masterpiece. Hear the 9th Symphony as
you’ve never heard it before!
Sunday, June 11/ 7 PM / Free
Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 10am–4pm
415 663 1223
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1st ANNUAL WEST MARIN VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION EVENT
Non-profits of West Marin join together to
recognize and thank ALL the volunteers
who lend their time, talent, voice and
support to causes they care about in their
community and around the world. Come
celebrate the collective power of volunteers
to make a difference and learn about other
opportunities. RSVP to Mark Solomons 415663-8148 x103. Sponsored by West Marin
Senior Services, West Marin Community
Services and the Dance Palace.
Thursday, June 15 / 4 - 6 PM / Free
com. For further info, contact Shelley at
10x10performancelab.com
Sunday, July 23 / 7 PM / $10 at the door
JULY
GEORGE WINSTON SOLO PIANO
CONCERT
Inspired by the changing seasons and
various topographies, George Winston’s
music is instantly recognizable. Since 1972
George has released thirteen solo piano
albums, and his latest album, released
in March 2017, is SPRING CAROUSEL-A
CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT. This
concert will feature George’s Winter Show,
which will include melodic fall and winter
type songs from his recordings, some of
Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts pieces, pieces
inspired by the New Orleans piano & the
stride piano traditions, and more. Also,
please join George in support of our local
food bank by bringing a donation of canned
food to the concert. Go to dancepalace.org to
purchase tickets or for more information.
Saturday, August 26 / 8 PM Tickets $35 in
advance/ $33 Seniors / $40 at the door.
10 x 10 PERFORMANCE LAB
Support blossoming artists of all ages in our
community! Come to 10x10 Performance
Lab! At this experimental variety show &
performance lab, up to 10 artists perform
for up to 10 minutes each. You never know
what you’ll see. It’s a place to do brave work
and take risks. The audience is encouraged
to stick around after the show to give
feedback to the performers.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: We are looking
for artists of all ages. To sign up for a
slot, please visit 10x10performace lab.
AUGUST
AN EVENING WITH MARTIN SHAWL
& PAUL KINGSNORTH
Presented by Black Mountain Circle, a
discussion with Martin Shawl and Paul
Kingsnorth. Go to blackmountaincircle.org
for more information.
Friday, August 4 / 7 PM / $25
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Dance Palace
Spring Celebration
Sunday, May 21, 2-5 PM
Featuring
• Albany Jazz Band (see p.4)
• Welcoming Reception for our new
Executive Director Bonnie Guttman
• 12 x 12 Art Exhibit
Bid on this mixed media
work "Kris' Barn" by Ann
Gessert at the 12 x 12
Exhibit & Silent Auction to
benefit the Dance Palace.
12 x 12 Exhibit & Silent Auction
BIDDING OPENS
Saturday, May 6
FINAL BIDDING AND RECEPTION
Sunday, May 21, 2-5 PM
(Bidding closes at 4:30 PM)
Participating Artists Include:
Lorraine Almeida
Nancy Bertlesen
Joe Blumenthal
Maureen Blumenthal
Sydne Bortel
Susan Brayton
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Rich Clarke
Loretta Farley
Bruce Fox
Ann Gessert
Patricia Marina
Shirley Salzman
Wendy Schwartz
Jennifer Thompson
Barbara Whitt
Michael Whitt
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Classes and Workshops
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
To register for a class, contact the
Dance Palace at 415-663-1075 or info@
dancepalace.org. Or contact the class
instructor directly at the phone number
or email address listed in the class
description. New students are welcome to
join most ongoing classes. Payment is due
at registration. More information about all
classes can be found at dancepalace.org
LOBBY GALLERY
MAY 6-MAY 21 12 X 12
Silent Art Auction (multiple genres)
AUGUST 1-SEPTEMBER 14
Todd Pickering (photography)
DANCE
WOMEN’S COLLABORATIVE DANCE
A co-creative movement experience
exploring individual creativity and openended improvisational structures. Join
us for self-discovery and fun. No dance
experience necessary. Contact: Theresa
Elaine Prince, 415- 663-1289.
Wednesdays, ongoing / 5:30–7 PM / $25
per month / $8–10 drop-in
DANCECHURCH
DanceChurch Point Reyes is a liberating
approach to improvised free-style dance.
Come as you are. Dance as you like. Feel
your body and spirit set free! Benefits
include stress release, exercise, enjoyment
and creative expression in loving community.
Everyone welcome, including families.
No previous dance experience or partner
needed. Eclectic playlists, occasional guest
DJ. Facilitated by Taira Restar and guests.
Taira is a somatic movement therapist
and coach, who offers workshops for
wholehearted living. Go to facebook.com/
Dancechurch.TairaRestar for holiday / no
dance dates and info on guest facilitators’
dances.
First three Sundays of the month,
ongoing / 10:30 AM–noon / $15 / children
free
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available for those who
would like to take a class but cannot
afford the full fee. All you need to do is fill
out a simple form which you can get at the
Dance Palace office prior to attending a
class. For more information, call 415-6631075.
CONTACT JAM
This Contact Dance Improvisation Jam
invites participants to explore principles of
Contact Improvisation in a beautiful space
with welcoming dancers. Jam is hosted by
Maica Folch, Cory van Gelder and Christine
Renaudin. Questions? [email protected]
or [email protected].
Sunday, May 28 & Sunday, June 25 /
11AM / $12-$20 sliding scale
FITNESS &
WELLNESS
AIKIDO WITH BRUCE FOX
Aikido is a non-aggressive system of selfdefense. The emphasis of training is to
control the situation, not to ”win.” Bring
loose clothing or a gi. Instructor: Bruce Fox
(yondan) (661) 254-8670
Tuesdays ongoing / 5:30 – 7PM / $5 mat
fee
FLOATING ISLAND SANGHA
Floating Island Sangha meets for 40 minutes
for silent meditation followed by a Dharma
discussion. Everyone is welcome. No prior
experience with meditation is necessary.
Led by Buddhist priests Stuart and Carrie
Kutchins, 415-669-1733, pinemtn1000@att.
net.
Mondays ongoing / 8 – 9AM / donations
gratefully accepted
TUESDAY MORNING PILATES
Elevate your well-being through mindful
movement. Increase body awareness, build
core strength, and improve your stamina.
This class moves at a deliberate pace and
is best suited to those who have Pilates
experience. Come Enjoy Pilates! Instructor:
Audrey Piper, [email protected],
415-755-5723.
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Tuesdays ongoing May 2 – June 27; Jul
18 – August 29 / 8-9AM / $88 per 8-week
session / $16 drop-in
THURSDAY MORNING PILATES
Elevate your well-being through mindful
movement. Increase body awareness, build
core strength and improve your stamina.
This class will move at a moderate pace,
and all levels are welcome. Learn to apply
sound movement principals to your daily
activities. Come Enjoy Pilates! Instructor:
Audrey Piper, [email protected],
415-755-5723.
Thursdays ongoing May 4- June 29; Jul
20- August 24 / 8–9AM / $88 per 8-week
session / $16 drop-in
MONDAY NIGHT PING PONG
From middle-schooler to middle-aged to
senior, all ages and abilities can have fun
with table tennis. We play doubles pingpong, and welcome all who would like to join
us. [email protected]
Sponsored by the Dance Palace
Mondays ongoing / 7–9 PM / Free with
suggested donation.
PICKLEBALL AT THE DANCE PALACE
Join fellow Pickleball enthusiasts for an
informal game of Pickleball, a fun sport
that combines many elements of tennis,
badminton and ping-pong. Call 415-663-0707
Sponsored by the Dance Palace
Wednesdays ongoing / 1-2:30 PM / Free
with suggested donation.
TAI CHI & QIGONG FOR NATURAL HEALTH
Come breathe, move, and play with
fundamental techniques of self-healing. We
stimulate every cell in our bodies for
detoxification, loosen all the joints for
mobility, and improve the flow of Qi (life
energy) in our meridian system. We will flow
with an easy five-minute Qigong Tai Chi style
that improves balance and coordination, and
harmonizes our energy with the Universe.
We use levity to balance gravity. We finish
each class with quiet standing or sitting to
allow integration and healing of body-mindspirit energies. Instructor: Christopher
Anderl, 415-250-7219. Please contact him
before attending. TaiChiNature.us
Fridays ongoing / 10:30–11:30 AM / $40
per month / $15 drop-in / sliding scale
TAI CHI CHU’AN
We practice the form taught by Sifu Kuo
Lien Ying who certified Ellen to teach in
1981. Beginners get individual instruction.
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The class is held outside the Dance Palace,
unless it is raining. Please call before first
class. Instructor: Ellen Serber, 415-6631662, mydailyyoga.com; assisted by Celeste
Woo and Barbara Cellers.
Sundays ongoing / 8:30–10 AM / $40 per
month
GENERAL
BEGINNING CONVERSATION SPANISH
WITH MARK ALDERDICE This course is
intended for adults with limited Spanish
language skills who have an interest
in Spanish for work, travel, or to better
communicate with our local Spanish
speaking community. Advance registration
required. Call 415-663-1075 for information
and registration.
Wednesdays / 6:30 - 8:30 PM / Session 1:
June 28; July 5, 12, 19 & 26; August 2, 9
& 16 / $140 for 8 week session, including
cost for materials / $110 for 8 week
session, returning students.
*ALSO INTERMEDIATE CLASS.
Call 415-663-1075 for information.
KIDS
BABY GYM
An informal play group and meeting ground
for babies, toddlers, moms, dads, and
caregivers. For ages birth to 5 years old.
Sponsored by the Dance Palace. Call 415663-1075 to sign-up or just drop in.
Ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays May 2 –
June 15; September 5 through December
28 / 9:30– 11 AM / Free
DANCE PALACE SUMMER CAMP
(Mondays – Thursdays / 9 AM – 3 PM)
SESSION I
June 19 – June 29, 2 weeks $325
SESSION II
July 5- July 20, 3 weeks $405
AFTER CAMP FREE PLAY (3-5 PM)
$95 Session I / $120 Session II
CIT Program
$280 Session I / $350 Session II
DANCE PALACE CAMP
(See page 12 for more information)
Kids 6–12 explore the West Marin
environment, and foster their creativity
and imagination with fun, hands-on,
activities that build friendships, kindness,
cooperation, and encourage respect for
our planet. With our low camper-to-staff
ratio (7:1), we provide high quality, personal
attention to all campers and their families.
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Campers are divided by age into three
groups of 10-15 children who will participate
in many different activities daily. In addition,
the camp features special theme days
including Harry Potter Day, Grandparent
Day, Pet Day and field trips to Bear Valley
and Heart’s Desire Beach.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Ages 13–15, a group of 8 CITs learn
leadership skills, team building, and
problem solving, while taking part in a
variety of supervised recreational activities
including kayaking on Tomales Bay. CITs
develop the job skills necessary to be a
good worker, counselor and babysitter. They
serve as great role models for the younger
campers, lead and manage activities
including the creation of the Camp T-shirt,
publish the Camp newspaper, and are
trained in First Aid and CPR. Twelve-yearolds can choose to move up and become
Tweeners. They will be included in most of
the CIT activities and become a part of this
group. Three former CITs will be offered
the opportunity to be Assistant Counselors
as an internship that can serve as a school
community service project.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Camp fills quickly. Please sign up early to
guarantee enrollment. Camp must be paid
in full at the time of registration to reserve
a spot. Register on line atdancepalace.
org. Scholarships are available contact the
Dance Palace for more details. The deadline
for scholarships is May 12. A deposit of $35
per child is required. The camp scholarship
fund is made possible through contributions
from parents, community members, Marin
Charitable Association, Marin County, Wells
Fargo Bank, and Morris Stulsaft Foundation.
We welcome parent, grandparent, and
community contributions to this fund. See
page 12 for more information about camp.
SENIORS
SEATED ZUMBA WITH CATHY DAVIS
Work up an appetite with Seated ZUMBA, a
fusion of rhythm and movement designed
for seniors. Get a workout in your chair
without feeling like you’re working, then
stay for the Community Lunch. Hosted by
Marin Health & Human Services, West Marin
Senior Services, and the Dance Palace.
Instructor: Cathy Davis, 415-669-7112.
Thursdays ongoing (No seated ZUMBA in
August) / 11:30–noon / drop-in / Free or
by donation
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GENTLE PILATES
Elevate your well- being through
mindful movement. Increase body
awareness, build core strength and
improve your stamina. During this
seated class (with some standing work),
you’ll perform exercises based on the
contemporary Pilates repertoire. Many of
the exercises incorporate props to provide
feedback and add fun. Learn to move in a
healthful and spine-supporting manner.
Come Enjoy Pilates!
Tuesdays / 9:30–10:30 AM / $88 per
8-week session / $16 drop-in
YOGA
MONDAY MORNING YOGA WITH ELLEN
SERBER
Mindful practice with friends. Instructor
Ellen Serber has been teaching yoga since
1970. She is certified in the Iyengar tradition
and continues her studies with Ramanand
Patel. Contact her at 415-663-1662;
mydailyyoga.com.
Mondays ongoing / 10–11:30 AM / $40
per month / $15 drop-in
YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNET
Elizabeth’s classes include: gentle warmups that help integrate body and breath; ow
yoga that elicits the uid nature of movement;
Iyengar training that offers precise and
exacting instruction for careful alignment;
and restorative poses for rejuvenation and
rest. Instructor: Elizabeth Barnet, 415-6691291 or 415-599-6134, elizabeth.c.barnet@
gmail.com.
Fridays ongoing / 9–10:30 AM / $70 for 5
classes (non-consecutive) / $16 drop-in
GENTLE YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNET
This gentle yoga class is especially for
older men and women as well as those
who need a slower pace. We move from
restful, supported postures to gentle
warm-up movements to classical yoga
postures. Each individual builds upon
his/her strength, flexibility, and balance,
giving careful attention to breathing and
postural alignment. Instructor: Elizabeth
Barnet, 415-669-1291 or 415-599-6134,
[email protected]
Fridays ongoing / 10:45 AM–noon / $70
for 5 classes (non-consecutive) / $16
drop-in
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WEDNESDAY YOGA WITH KATIE JAY
This moderately paced, all-levels class
emphasizes waking up the body’s inner
intelligence through breath awareness and
careful attention to alignment. The practice
is deep, mindful, and precise...oh yeah, and
fun! Instructor: [email protected],
katiejayyoga.com.
Wednesdays ongoing / 9:15–10:45 AM /
$70 for 5 classes/ $130 for 10 classes /
$16 drop-in
be completely free; no donations may be
solicited; no advertising or publicizing of
a commercial product or service may take
place. Please call 415-663-1075 to schedule.
SATURDAY MORNING YOGA
WITH KATIE JAY
“If anything is sacred the human body is
sacred” – Walt Whitman. Come celebrate
and worship the goodness of Body, Breath,
and Being in this deep, slow, powerful
practice. All levels welcome. Instructor:
Katie Jay, [email protected],
katiejayyoga.com
Saturdays ongoing / 9:30–11 AM / $70
for 5 classes/ $130 for 10 classes / $16
drop-in
ASSISTED-LISTENING SYSTEM
The Dance Palace has an assisted-listening
system to aid those who are hearingimpaired. Contact us if you’d like to use the
system at a specific event, and bring your
own earphones.
COMMUNITY
MEETINGS &
GROUPS
DANCE PALACE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members of the community are welcome to
come participate in the meetings and share
their ideas and thoughts about Dance Palace
programs.
Third Tuesday of each month / 6 PM
POINT REYES COMMUNITY LUNCH—
HOSTED BY WEST MARIN SENIOR
SERVICES
Break bread with friends at the community
lunch every Thursday. Plus live music the
first Thursday of each month. The organic
food is prepared by Good Earth Natural
Foods. Make reservations by 11 AM on
the prior Monday. Contact Cathy Bleeker,
Nutrition Program Manager at West Marin
Senior Services, 415- 663-8148, x.104.
Ongoing Thursdays / noon–1 PM /
Suggested donation $3 (over 60 years
old) / $6 (under 60 years old)
FREE USE OF THE DANCE PALACE
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
The Dance Palace is available to community
groups and nonprofit organizations on nonweekend nights based on availability and
the following conditions: the event must
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POINT REYES VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
Second Thursday of each month / 6:30 PM
COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS
JOSH RUDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Bonnie & Sivi Ruder and Ron Wagner
established the Josh Ruder Scholarship
funds in memory of Josh Ruder. The fund
provides scholarships for young people
participating in visual arts classes at the
Dance Palace.
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM FOR
WEST MARIN SCHOOLS
The Dance Palace presents four performing
arts programs throughout the school
year for children attending West Marin,
Inverness, Lagunitas, Bolinas/Stinson
Beach, Nicasio, and Tomales schools.
WEDDINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES,
RETREATS, AND CONFERENCES
The Dance Palace is available for weekend
use for your wedding, party, conference,
retreat, or reception. Contact us for a free
informational brochure or visit our website
for photos, specs, rates, and policies. Go to
dancepalace.org and click “Facilities.”
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available for students who
wish to enroll in a class but are unable to
afford the full fee. For further information
and application forms, call 415-663-1075.
RECREATION
Outdoor recreational facilities are available
for your use at the Dance Palace, including
a basketball half-court and volleyball net.
Basketballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs
are available for public use in the holder
next to the court. Please return them when
you are finished.
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At Dance Palace Camp
A Message from Camp Director Vickisa
I
hate to admit how long ago I started
working at and then became the Director
of the Dance Palace Camp. I continue
because I really love this summer camp
and believe it does make a difference in
the lives of children as they grow up and
become citizens of West Marin and the
world. This has been confirmed by my many
conversations with grown-up campers who
have told me what a difference their camp
experience made in their friendships, their
appreciation of their environment and their
discovery of personal creative gifts. Some
have gone so far as to say that Dance Palace
Camp saved their lives - we have a great
track record!
At camp, we provide a wide range of
activities focusing on our environment,
creativity and imagination with hands-on
fun for everyone. With our low camper-tostaff ratio we are able to provide caring,
personal attention to all campers and their
families. Camp is not just about activities
but also we encourage the development of
friendships, kindness, cooperation, social
skills and independence.
Practically every day is a Special Day!
Campers show off their grandparent or
photos on Grandparents Day which is
similar to Pet Day but without leashes.
Tropical Day includes the hula and tropical
drinks on the lawn, Beach Day is at Hearts
Desire, and Harry Potter Day is where you
can be anyone you want to be. We also have
Library Programs, Bear Valley trips and tons
more.
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CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Arts & Crafts • Ceramics • Kids’ Cuisine •
Nature Observation and Crafts Studies •
Outdoor Adventures • Sports & Games •
Circus • Crazy Science • Yoga • Aikido
• Explorers’ Club • Theater • World Music
& Dance • Special Theme Days & Outings
Teens included! Our very popular CIT
(Counselor in Training) program is for 13
to 15- year-olds. Under the direction of
Colleen Conley, our CITs will enjoy going
out for pizza, having their own movie night,
advanced art projects, bowling, and a special
kayak trip. Our CITs learn to become great
role models for the younger campers. They
lead the creation of the camp T-shirt, put
together the newspaper and learn First Aid
and CPR. Only 8 spaces are available. These
CITs may have the option to graduate to
Assistant Counselor next year.
Tweeners too! The really successful
Tweeners group consisting of six 12-yearolds that have attended camp previously.
They will join the CITs in most activities and
will be on the fast track to be CITs next year.
Space is limited – Register now! The
first session is June 19 to June 29 and the
second session is July 5 to 20. We don’t like
to turn anyone away and scholarships are
available. Questions? Feel free to call me at
415.868.0931 or the Dance Palace 415-6631075 or visit dancepalace.org.
I hope to see you at summer camp and I
hope everyone has a great summer!
www.dancepalace.org
Photo © Carlos Porrata
The Dance Palace wishes to gratefully acknowledge our
sponsors and in-kind supporters of the March 11, 2017
Community Awards Banquet honoring
Joyce Goldfield and Michael Mery
Guardian Angels
Barbara Jay
Heidrun Meadery
Kathy Maxwell & Chris
Giacomini
Sally Jones & Jim Pellegrin
Cathy Nason
Gina & Herb Kutchins
Hog Island Oyster Company
West Marin Rotary Club
Robert & Mary Kroninger Fund
Saltwater Oyster Depot
Kathryn & Jim Lino
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Shining Angels
Lucid Art Foundation
Win Black
Mike Durrie & Catherine Lucas
Marshall Livingston
Palace Market
Christopher Longaker
& Molly Sterling
Brickmaiden Breads
Laura & Rod Marcoux
Toby’s Coffee Bar
Enjoy Pilates, Audrey Piper
Hogan
Michael & Trish McEneany
Cynthia & John Harland
Harriet Moss
Pacific Slope Tree Cooperative
Cathy Nason
Station House Cafe
Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
West Marin Fund
Point Reyes Schoolhouse
Family Compound
Angels
Building Supply & Hardware
Jim & Pamela Campe
Betty Anne Carlin
Judith Ciani Smith
Steve Costa
Ken & Ann Emanuels
Wendy Friefeld & Gary
Thompson
Gary Ireland & Elizabeth
Zarlengo
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Dan & Connnie Morse
Dennis & Judy Rodoni
Saltwater Oyster Depot
Susie & Britt Stitt
John & Suzanne Speh
Jody & Peter Wardle
West Marin Real Estate
In-Kind Donors
Good Earth Natural Foods
Inverness Park Market
Paella del Reyes
David Cook, Fish Tales Catering
Trader Joes
Indian Peach Catering
Marin French Cheese
Beach Blanket Babylon
Judith Ciani Smith
Kina & John Sullivan
Corey Ohama
Ernesto Sanchez
Susie & Britt Stitt
SF MOMA
Smuin Ballet
Stephen Horvat
Carlos Porrata
John Mills
Catherine Lucas
Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
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Become a Member!
The Dance Palace is a member-supported organization. Your
membership dues and contributions help make possible all
of the programs listed in this bulletin.
As a Member of the Dance Palace, you will receive:
• Recognition on our Donor List
• 20% discount on rental rates
• Dance Palace bumper sticker
• A copy of our annual report
• Voting rights to select your Board
of Directors
• The satisfaction of supporting the
liveliest community center in
Marin County
In addition, these giving levels receive:
Sponsor $250-$499 (all of the above plus): 2 tickets to selected events and an
invitation to our Donor Party
Patron $500-$999 (all of the above plus): 4 tickets to selected events
Special Patron $1,000-$2,499 (all of the above plus): 4 tickets to selected events plus
2 tickets to the Performing Arts Series and special seating area
Advocate $2,500-$4,999 (all of the above plus): Total of 6 tickets to the Performing
Arts Series and special seating area
Benefactor $5,000-$9,999 (all of the above plus): Total of 10 tickets to the
Performing Arts Series plus free use of the church space for a private event (excludes
weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs)
Special Benefactor $10,000+ (all of the above plus): 2 tickets to all of the shows
in the Performing Arts Series plus one free use of the Main Hall for a private event
(excludes weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs)
Ensuring The Dance Palace
For Future Generations
The Dance Palace relies on the support of our community to provide the space, the
programs, and the center at the heart of West Marin that we have grown to rely
upon as a community. A powerful way to give back and pay it forward is by naming
the Dance Palace in your legacy plans. Whether you designate a percentage of your
estate or assign the Dance Palace as a recipient of your life insurance benefits, you’re
making a powerful gift that will carry your intention – and your community – into the
future.
If you have provided for the Dance Palace in your estate plan, please share this
information with us—we would like to thank you for your confidence in the work we
do. If you haven’t yet, we invite and encourage you to contribute to the Dance Palace
Legacy Fund, to be a part of a group of individuals, who through their estate gifts,
secure a bright future for the Dance Palace and this community.
For more information please contact Executive Director Bonnie Guttman
at [email protected] or 415-663-1075.
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Dance Palace Information
WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE
DANCE PALACE THIS WEEKEND?
Check our website at dancepalace.org; or peruse
our downtown marquees next to Bovine Bakery
in Point Reyes and at the post office in Inverness.
Call us at 415-663-1075.
EMAIL LIST
If you would like to be on the Dance Palace
email list to receive a monthly email update, visit
dancepalace.org and sign up!
SUPPORTING THE DANCE PALACE MAKES
SENSE
Did you know that the Dance Palace relies on
individual contributions to continue to provide
the services and space that our community has
grown to love and rely on? 39% of our budget
come from individual contributions, 19% from
institutional grants, and the final 42% come from
our wonderful events and our facilities rentals.
The Dance Palace is a 501c3, which means your
contributions are tax-deductible. Please visit
dancepalace.org/give.
ONLINE TICKETS, MEMBERSHIPS,
AND CONTRIBUTIONS
You can purchase advance tickets to Dance
Palace–sponsored performances using your
credit card by going to our website. Please note
that there is a minimal processing fee charged
to cover our costs for this service. You can also
use your credit card to make a contribution or
to become a member of the Dance Palace at
dancepalace.org.
VEHICLE DONATIONS
We accept donations of used vehicles! It’s taxdeductible and easy. Visit dancepalace.org and
click on “donations,” then “vehicle donations.”
FACTS ABOUT THE DANCE PALACE
The Dance Palace is a vital, multi-purpose
nonprofit community center. It provides a wide
variety of educational, recreational, cultural,
and community services for people of all ages
and backgrounds in West Marin, with a focus
on improving quality of life, and responding to
the ever-changing needs of the community. The
Dance Palace sponsors 35 classes each week,
presents more than 90 exciting special weekend
events per year, and serves more than 3,000
people each month!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are the heart and hands of the
community and the Dance Palace Community
Center is constantly looking for help with a range
of projects and events. The Volunteer Squad
takes tickets and sells refreshments at weekend
events; volunteers get to see some great
performances for free! For more information go
to dancepalace.org and click “volunteer,” or call
415 663-1075.
BECOME A MEMBER
The Dance Palace is a member-supported
organization. Your membership dues and
contributions help make possible all of the
programs listed in this bulletin.
As a Member of the Dance Palace, you will
receive:
• Recognition on our Donor List
• 20% discount on rental rates
• Free loan of chairs and tables
• Dance Palace bumper sticker
• A copy of our annual report
• Voting rights to select your Board of Directors
• The satisfaction of supporting the liveliest
community center in Marin County
Join online at dancepalace.org
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
The Dance Palace is wireless! Folks can use
our wireless to check email and to access the
internet for free!
DANCE PALACE GOLD CARD
Did you know it is possible to attend Dance Palace shows for half the price?
If you are low-income or on a fixed income simply fill out a form to get your Gold Card and present
the card at the door the day of the event and pay half price for tickets! Advance purchases are not
allowed. Forms are available through the Dance Palace office, call 415-663-1075 or e-mail
[email protected]
www.dancepalace.org
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Dance Palace Spring/Summer Bulletin
May-August, 2017
Events • Classes • Information
Saturday, August 26 / 8 PM
$35 in advance; $40 at the door
Solo Piano Concert
George Winston
This is the last printed issue of the Dance Palace Bulletin.
Please see box on page 2 for how to receive future bulletins.
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