Dance for Connection

08/23/2026

I have very much enjoyed this workshop in the past. Unfortunately, it is scheduled for Rosh HaShannah.

From Mary Ann, Mettler Studios

We need about 4 more people to come to the Windhover Mettler-based Dance Retreat for it to happen this year. I'm sending out this announcement one more time to encourage people to attend this year. Nancy Lob is who inspired me to organize this workshop at Windhover in her home town or Rockport. The first year was 2014 and she and I co-taught it. It is a beautiful place to dance, and they love having us there. I hope some of you who live nearby and have come before can return this year. But.... we do need new people, too.

If you know someone who would benefit from this dance experience, please encourage them to come and refer them to barbaramettler.org/windhover or have them contact me at 814-493-5417 or [email protected]. Thanks, Mary Ann
Mettler Studios
Mettler-based Dance Weekend Residential Retreat
Visual Design and the Windhover Environment
Friday evening September 11 through Sunday September 13, 2026
taught by Mary Ann Brehm
Windhover Center for the Performing Arts
in Rockport, Massachusetts

Information and Registration:
Go to barbaramettler.org/windhover
or contact [email protected]
Fee: $240/ IACD members--$230
(includes 2 nights’ accommodations on site)
Let the beautiful environment of Windhover support you as you delve into dance as a creative art experience.
This immersive weekend retreat is for anyone who wants a deep, unhurried experience of Mettler-based dance improvisation--whether you're brand new to this work or returning form more.
Funded by Mettler Studios, Inc.
Led by Mary Ann Brehm,
Here's what's included:
Friday evening, September 11 | 7:30 pm -Introduction, orientation, and movement Saturday and Sunday, September 13 | 9 am to 3:30 pm
Two nights of lodging at Windhover are included in your registration fee. You'll arrive, settle in, and let the environment itself become part of the dance.
Cost: $240 | IACD members: $230
Lodging included for 2 nights

Mettler Studios, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

08/14/2026

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08/08/2026

Join the Authentic Thriving Community page (link in comments) to witness this and other Authentic Thriving Conversations and presentations

Friday, August 14th, Donna Newman-Bluestein and Lakshmi Sirois will post their Authentic Thriving Conversation On Play and Authenticity.

Donna Newman-Bluestein is a dance/movement therapist whose dreams have guided much of her life. Listening to her authentic inner voice through play and practicing authentic movement, as well as dedicated and disciplined hard work, has led her to create the Octaband®, and "The Dance of Interaction manual" about embodied relationships in dementia care, along with the book, "Ollie the Octopus"

08/08/2026

Memory cafés are regularly happening and this month there are three of them for you to join! Truly a great way to connect in community! And there’s usually some snacks 😊

08/07/2026

Needham. Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 - 12.

☕ Council’s Memory Cafe: Moving to Music! 🎶

The Memory Cafe is a free, welcoming gathering for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to connect and enjoy time together.

Next week, Donna Newman-Bluestein leads "Moving to Music." 🎵 Seated or standing, Donna will guide simple movements set to favorite hits from the 1950s to today. It's an easy, energizing way to support physical and brain health. No dance experience needed!

💙🗓 Tuesday, August 11th
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Needham Public Library (Community Room)
🎫 Cost: Free
☕ Coffee & snacks provided!

📩 Questions? Contact Stephanie Knoch at 781-444-2415 x 2030.

08/04/2026

07/29/2026

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-Paul Valery

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