What's New

Page last updated: 2/20/05

• February 20, 2005: Registration for March Beginning Knitting class is now open! Classes will be held on four successive Tuesdays in March, beginning March 1. Get the details.

• February 18, 2005: Now you know the basics -- take the second step. In our class beginning on April 19, you'll learn to knit mittens and an elementary baby sweater. Get the details on our "Second Steps" class.

• January 19, 2005: Did you make a resolution to learn how to knit in 2005?? It's not too late to keep your resolve. Our beginner's workshop will be meeting on Mondays, starting February 21. Learn more on our workshop page.

• December 7, 2004: Start the New Year by learning to knit! We'll have a workshop on Mondays starting January 10. Get all the details on our workshop page.

• September 16, 2004: Autumn's in the air -- a perfect time to dust off your knitting needles if they've been gathering dust throughout the summer.
  Don't know how to knit? We have the answer: our beginner's knitting class, starting October 5! And if you've already taken our beginning workshop and would like to refresh your skills, we have a special deal. Get all the details on our workshop page.

• August 31, 2004: Gear up for Fall by learning to knit! We'll have a workshop on Tuesdays starting September 7. And if you've already taken our beginning workshop and would like to refresh your skills, we have a special deal. Get all the details on our workshop page.

• April 12, 2004: Got the IRS Blues? Take your mind off your taxes by learning to knit. Sign up for Leigh's four-session beginning knitting class which starts on May 10. Get all the details on our workshop page.

  And don't forget to check out the latest edition of the DAE newsletter.

• March 8, 2004: Gear up for spring by learning to knit! Leigh's four-session beginning knitting class starts on March 30. Get all the details on our workshop page.



• February 20, 2004: Learn with Leigh: our next beginning knitting class starts on March 2nd. Get the details now.



• January 12, 2004: Brighten your winter and fight the cold weather by learning to knit! Leigh's four-session beginning knitting class starts on February 2nd. Learn more -- and by the end of February, you'll have a hat and scarf knit by your very own hands!



• December 26, 2003: Happy holidays! The latest issue of the DAE newsletter is now on-line. Learn about upcoming knitting classes and Leigh's latest published articles.



• December 8, 2003: Make a new year's resolution: learn how to knit, improve your knitting skills or make your very first sock with new knitting workshops from Leigh. Sign up now for January classes!



• October 6, 2003: See the latest issue of the DAE Newsletter for Leigh's report on this year's performances



• October 2, 2003: Give yourself a pre-holiday present -- and you may be able to solve some gift-giving dilemmas of your own! Sign up for Leigh's Beginner's Knitting Workshop (October 27 - November 24).



• September 23, 2003: Congratulations to Marina McIntire, winner of the grand prize in our raffle! And the rest of our raffle winners are being contacted and getting a chance to select from the other wonderful prizes we have.



• September 22, 2003: Thank you, auction donors and bidders! With your help, we've raised over $2500 for Dance as Ever!



• September 15, 2003: We open in three more days!! See today's issue of the DAE Newsletter for the latest information!



• September 13, 2003: Welcome a new donor to our raffle and auction -- Bonnie Franz of Bonnie Franz Designs -- you won't want to miss Bonnie's River Vest in 100 % New Zealand wool and the Peace Jacket in 100% Egyptian cotton. Also check out the directions to the theatre on our concerts page for important notes on construction work (sidewalk, subway stations) that affects getting to the theatre.



• September 8, 2003: We're coming down to the wire! See the latest issue of the DAE Newsletter for information on ordering tickets and to learn how Leigh's creative (and scheduling) processes are going!



• September 7, 2003: New auction items and raffle prizes donated by Margo Lynn Hablutzel. In the auction, see Margo Lynn's Dancing Grannies Hat, Oddball Mitered Hat and Glitter Scarf. In the raffle, see fabulous yarn prizes, including material to make a designer throw.



• September 3, 2003: More raffle prizes: add to your stash with one of the gift certificates donated by WEBS or the wonderful handspun yarn from Cynthia Davis. Two more auction items, too: Linda K's gorgeous Lorna's Laces Baby Set (hat and booties) and Val Clark's Pine Green and White Scarf.



• September 1, 2003: See (and bid on!) Yvette Adonai's fabulous Firebird Silk Wrap -- the latest addition to our auction -- and check out the latest edition of DAE news.



• August 20, 2003: Additional information about our 2003 concerts, including performance times, how to purchase tickets and directions for getting to the theater.



• August 19, 2003: Our auction expands, with exquisite Garnet, Crystal and Gold Jewelry created by Lori Monaco. The three piece set includes a triple-strand necklace and bracelet with matching earrings.



• August 16, 2003: Newest addition to our auction: a Fun Red Pullover for Women from designer Melissa Leapman -- first seen in the Fall 2002 edition of Vogue Knitting. And don't miss the latest edition of the DAE news!



• August 13, 2003: Raffle page has been updated. See the latest list of prizes and check out our grand prize -- a week at a luxury timeshare!



• August 12, 2003: The bidding begins! Visit our auction page to see the full array of items we've received. Don't miss the latest arrivals from Jane Elliott, Judy Sumner, Joan Schrouder, Mary Lee Herrick, Danny Ouellette, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Mary LoSardo. Marvel at knitted thongs from Margaret Radcliffe and the festive holiday decorations from Arnold Van Fossen.



• August 11, 2003: Just added to our upcoming concerts page -- a studio shot of our guest star, Alexandra Ansanelli. This striking photo is by Josef Astor, with fashion by David Quinn



• July 11, 2003: Visit our Artists page to learn more about Alexandra Ansanelli, who joins us as a guest artist, and Evren Celimli, who'll be composing a new score for this year's concert.



• July 8, 2003: Preview some of the new arrivals for our auction which opens for on-line bidding on August 1st! See Kurt Fowler's Tagliatelli scarf. Marvel at Grace Judson's Ocean Blue woven shawl and Gayle Roehm's Lacy Cables shawl. Get in a holiday mood with Arnold Van Fossen's Holiday Tree and Wreath. Find the perfect carryall for your current knitting project in Eve Ng's Felted Tote Bag. And dream of wrapping yourself in the Rainbow Cardigan by Afton Koontz.
  
  And don't forget to visit the latest issue (July 8, 2003) of the DAE news for up-to-the-minute information on the September concerts.



• June 29, 2003: Up-to-the-minute information on our 2003 concert, including when our special guest stars, Peter Boal and Alexandra Ansanelli, will be performing and the complete program.



• June 22, 2003: The latest issue of the DAE newsletter, is on-line. Learn about the challenge grant and make your contribution to Dance as Ever go even further. We have more news about our 2003 concert as well. Plus, you'll never have to miss another ballet performance in NYC, thanks to a new ballet calendar!



• April 3, 2003: The latest issue of the DAE newsletter is now online.



• April 1, 2003: Mark your calendars for a date with Dance as Ever! Our 2003 concerts will take place September 18 through 21 at the Theatre of the Riverside Church.

  We're planning a very special program to celebrate our tenth anniversary, so be sure to check our upcoming concerts page for the latest information!




• March 25, 2003: New beginner knitting class starts Tuesday evening April 8th. Also, check out the revised "Seventeen Stitches No Knitter Should be Without" workshop scheduled for three Monday evenings in April.

  Read about the new workshops being planned -- one for "advanced beginners" and two others that will help you to knit your first sweater or your first pair of socks!




• February 28, 2003: Our next beginner knitting class starts March 10th.



• February 15, 2003: Based on popular demand, Leigh is scheduling two more beginner knitting classes -- one for March and one for April. Get the details now!



• January 22, 2003: If you missed Leigh's beginner knitting class this month, don't despair -- another session begins on Tuesday evenings in February, starting February 4th. Find out more now!



• January 9, 2003: Happy new year from Dance as Ever! Information on ordering tickets to our January 26 and 27 performances at the Guggenheim have been added to our Upcoming Concerts page. Also check out the first donation to our 2003 auction: Catherine Wingate's Dancing Feet Socks!



• December 27, 2002: In addition to the Monday night beginner knitting class starting on January 6, another class is forming for February.



• December 26, 2002: Happy holidays! We're warming up after NYC's white Christmas with the latest issue (December 24, 2002) of the DAE newsletter.



• December 21, 2002: Further information (time, ticket prices) about our performance at the Guggenheim Museum's Works and Process series on January 26-27, 2003 has been added to our Upcoming Concerts page.



• December 19, 2002: Interested in learning how to Knit? If you're in the NYC area, you're in luck. Leigh will be offering his introductory knitting class in January 2003. Contact Leigh directly for more information.



• October 29, 2002: Flash! New York City Ballet's Peter Boal and Dance as Ever open the Spring Season of the Guggenheim Museum's Works and Process series on January 26-27, 2003.



• October 28, 2002: The latest edition of our newsletter (October 28, 2002) is now online.



• October 23, 2002: The final results of our 2002 auction are in -- thank you for helping us to raise nearly $2100!



• October 16, 2002: Latest edition of our newsletter (October 16, 2002) is now online.



• October 11, 2002: The October 10, 2002 edition of our newsletter is now online.



• October 9, 2002: A final item has been added to our auction: Eve Ng's stunning Beaded Clutch.



• October 5, 2002: Good news: you can now use your credit cards (and the PayPal payment system) for online purchase of concert tickets. You can also purchase our T-shirts, concert videos and raffle tickets online as well.



• October 1, 2002: Latest edition of our newsletter (September 30, 2002) is now online. More detailed information on the performance has been added to the "Upcoming Concerts" page, including how to get to the theater and frequently asked questions about ticket purchase and the performance.



• September 28, 2002: New items added: Visit our auction page to see (and bid on) the Fantastic Felted Fish Mobile by Afton Koontz. Go to our raffle page and learn about our newest prize, a $150 gift certificate to use at one of the fine establishments that make up the B. R. Guest Restaurant Group.



• September 24, 2002: The current issue (9/23/02) of our newsletter is now online, where you can learn about the open demonstration we'll be hosting on 9/29. And check out our Upcoming Concerts page for ticket information.



• September 18, 2002: See (and bid on!) the newest addition to our auction, the Fiesta Shawl from designer Rick Mondragon, who's also the editor of Knitter's magazine.



• September 16, 2002: The current issue (9/16/02) of our newsletter is now online.



• September 13, 2002: Two new designer items have been added to the auction page -- Charlotte Quiggle's Reversible Stitch Scarf and Yvette Adonai's Odette Evening Wrap.



• September 7, 2002: A new prize from designer Dawn Brocco has been added to our raffle.



• September 5, 2002: The latest issue (9/5/02) of our newsletter is now online and and contains major news about a change in venue for our October concerts. Plus, visit the updated Repertory and Upcoming Concerts pages to see Joseph Astor's cool new photos of Peter Boal.



• September 2, 2002: Bidding on auction items is now open and see the latest list of raffle prizes, including a very special grand prize!



• August 30, 2002: See the newest bazaar items and check out what's on sale.



• August 27, 2002: The latest issue (8/23/02) of our newsletter is now online.



• August 17, 2002: Read about our newest guest artist, cellist Ariane Lallemand, who will be performing a new score by Eddie Guttman at our October concerts.



• August 15, 2002: Gayle Roehm joins our auction preview with a patchwork masterpiece: the Shetland Triangles Shawl -- a marriage of lace and all natural shades of Shetland yarn.



• August 11, 2002: A quartet of new items added to our auction preview:
  • a Witch's Hat, designed and knit by Margaret Radcliffe of Maggie's Rags
  • Ted Myatt's Seafoam Stitch Scarf
  • Mary Lee Herrick's Chicken Hat and
  • a knitted sculpture of a ballerina's pointe shoe by Heather Broadhurst
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• July 25, 2002: Judy Sumner joins our auction preview with two pairs of socks: "Deco Dreams" for adults and the adorable "Banana Fruit Socks" for the younger members of the family.



• July 16, 2002: Two handknits by Danny Ouellette have been added to our auction preview: a multi-coloured scarf in silk and wool and the "Easy Head Hugger Hat"!



• July 9, 2002: The newest edition of the DAE newsletter is now online!



• June 20, 2002: Susan Hope also uses patriotic colors with her "Red, White and Blue Beaded Bag", just added to our auction preview.



• June 12, 2002: Jane Elliott's patriotic "Shooting Stars" scarf and hat set added to our auction preview.



• June 7, 2002: Joan Schrouder's Mediterranean blue "Trillions of Triangles" shawl joins our auction preview.



• May 25, 2002: New item on our auction page: a pair of ladies gloves knit in plum-colored cashmere by Leigh Witchel.



• May 22, 2002: The newest edition of the DAE newsletter is now online!



• May 14, 2002: Visit our auction preview and see the miniature Orenburg shawl donated by Avital Pinnick



• May 10, 2002: Spring into Spring Sale at our bazaar -- select items on sale for fifty per cent off!!

• April 22. 2002: Our 2002 concerts are scheduled for October 17 - 20 at the Theatre of the Riverside Church.
  
  
• Peter Boal will be performing at our 2002 concerts

• Our website has moved to its new home, www.danceasever.org

• We're looking for auction and bazaar items and raffle prizes -- can you help us??

• March 27, 2002: Preview auction items, including legwarmers by Sally Melville
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