There are local two dance festivals coming up over the next month or so. Both are held in Saratoga and are a great way to shake the winter blues.

The first is Dance Flurry which is scheduled for February 15 – 17, 2008. It’s a weekend full of dance classes, performances (dance and music), and music workshops. There are many different venues and they also offer a free shuttle bus. More information can be found at www.danceflurry.org

The next festival is the annual Dance + 18 , sponsored by the Capital District Dance Alliance and also by Skidmore College. This one-day event is held at Skidmore College on March 1, 2008. There are 23 different dance and dance fitness classes offered. Kathleen Riley, the Balletone Master Trainer that I studied with is teaching three classes that day, including Balletone, Standing Pilates, and Yoga. I’m looking forward to taking these classes with her. Although, it’s tough to choose since there are so many other classes that I’d like to take. To view the schedule, go to www.dancealliance.org and click on the Dance + Festival button.

We’re lucky to have these fun events!