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Join us for another exhilarating dance weekend this fall at Canyon Ranch Lenox in the Berkshires — this time featuring renowned guest choreographer Meghan McLyman.

This all-levels event is designed for anyone eager to embrace the joy of dance while being part of an uplifting and supportive community. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this retreat promises to be an enriching experience that will leave you feeling invigorated and inspired amidst the autumn colors of New England.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your strength, flexibility, and coordination, all while gaining confidence and having fun.

All our dance weekend retreats occur the first weekend of every month in Lenox, Massachusetts. Join us as new and returning guest choreographers bring their specialties to life in a series of unique classes.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Meghan McLyman is a professor of dance and the dance program coordinator at Salem State University in Salem, MA. The University recognized her passion for teaching with the 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2018, she received an Arts Learning Distinguished Teaching and Arts Advocacy Award. She is also a recipient of a 2020 Whiting Fellowship which supported her research at ImPulsTanz in Vienna, Austria. Meghan is the co-director of Accumulation Dance, in partnership with Kristen Duffy Young, where they were funded as Next Steps artists under The Boston Foundation. Meghan holds degrees from Point Park University, American University, and Hollins University, is a Moving For Life Certified Teacher under Martha Eddy, and a Certified Evans Teacher under Bill Evans. She also serves on the board of the Massachusetts Dance Education Organization.

Sergio Cardoso is originally from Argentina, where his love for Tango began. He is a certified group exercise instructor, yoga teacher, and personal trainer. His recent dance project Tango Milongas combines music and romantic movement to provide a class that is unique, easy to follow, and enjoyable.ent to make this special class unique, easy to follow, and enjoyable.

Friday, October 4

2 p.m. Ballet Basics with Meghan McLyman

This dance class combines classical ballet techniques with contemporary methods to support personal expression, focusing on body alignment, balance, and coordination.

Saturday, October 5

9 a.m. Swing Dance with Meghan McLyman

Raise your spirits – and your heart rate – by swing dancing to the jazz sounds of the 1930s and '40s. Enjoy Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Lindy Hop, and Sugar Foot in a fun, partner-free group setting.

2 p.m. Boy Bands with Meghan McLyman
Join the boy band craze by dancing to popular songs from these famous heartthrobs. In this class you will learn some of the dance moves found in boy band music videos from the late 90s and early 2000s.

Sunday, October 6

9 a.m. Tango Milongas Dance Party with Sergio Cardoso

Learn tango basics with exercises in balance, coordination, and posture. Focus on connection, dance floor navigation, choreography, and musicality.