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Into the Light: A Tale of Hope
A Holiday Spectacular by The Vanaver Caravan
Into the Light: A Tale of Hope has been delighting audiences of all ages for twenty years and has become a beacon of holiday cheer. The fairytale-like story follows the young girl Lucia as she travels through the dark winter landscape seeking joy and hope. Along the way, Lucia and the audience encounter many new friends that invite them in to celebrate the holidays together.
Into the Light combines Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s giant puppets with The Vanaver Caravan’s world dance repertoire. The performance raises spirits and awareness of cultural traditions, using the winter holiday season as common ground.
The 2026 production includes a multi-generational cast of dancers, singers, and live musicians, with special guests:
- Ubaka Hill
- Matoaka Little Eagle
- Albany’s Corazon Latino Dance Company
- Barely Lace
About The Vanaver Caravan:
The Vanaver Caravan is a Hudson Valley–based nonprofit that performs original, world-infused choreography and music locally and internationally. The company provides cross-cultural dance education through in-school arts residencies and after-school classes. The Vanaver Caravan is a 2026 NYSCA grant recipient for Arts Education, Touring Performances & Community Programming.
About Arm-of-the-Sea Theater:
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater creates theater that awakens wonder, stimulates contemplation, spreads joy, and enriches the collective imagination.
More information:
https://vanavercaravan.org/
https://www.armofthesea.org/