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How to Enjoy Dance

Mar
25

by Alexis Branagan

What is dance?  And why has it been around for so long?

These questions are asked of all art forms.  It's hard to pin down why art affects us, or how it does.  It's hard to know why we should care.  But when you know, you know, and you believe in it.

Shaye Firer on being "The Chosen One" in "Rite of Spring"

Mar
14

 

I recently sat down to talk with Shaye Firer who will dance the role of "The Chosen One" in Douglas Martin's new Rite of Spring this season. She provided some insights into the "mad" world that Mr. Martin has created, and on her experience playing such an emotionally charged role:

Q: What did you think when you found out you were "The Chosen One"?

On Rites and Rights

Mar
09

by Christine Chen

Tomorrow, we “spring forward” our clocks. It is the first “spring rite” I will perform this year (and it feels oddly premature given it was snowing yesterday).  Other spring rites which I’ll need to address soon include spring cleaning, spring training (for a half marathon my husband signed us up for), and of course, ARB’s spring season.  This last rite's Rite, which I’ll write about here, is all about rights.

Audition tips: "Don't Sweat it" and Go with the Flow

Feb
25

by Alexis Branagan

A few weekends ago, I went to a hot yoga class.  I felt amazing afterwards, so, naturally, I decided I would become a total yogi and right then and there purchase an unlimited 30-day pass.

The Boss is Coming: Inside the Studio

Feb
19

A Sneak Peek at Douglas Martin’s Rite of Spring

By: Diana Quaranta, ARB Intern 

Spring is on its way, as company dancers returned to the studio last week full of energy in preparation for Douglas Martin’s Rite of Spring set to premier at 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 23rd at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College.  As a new ARB intern, I have had the privilege to sit in on a few rehearsals, witnessing the progression of this powerful piece.

Now What?

Dec
26

Nutcracker has been consuming weekends for what seems like ages.  It's a tough time of year for dancers; performing is tiring, and the combination of extra rehearsal and performances plus trying to do festive things such as decorating, shopping, and drinking hot chocolate with friends makes schedules extra busy.

That Nutcracker Feeling

Nov
11
Every year, as rehearsals begin, I am reminded of that Nutcracker "feeling" - a combination of memories, all tied together by crisp fall air, the smell of old radiators heating up, butterflies in my stomach, and, of course, the music.
 

Friday, 11/9's On Pointe postponed

Nov
07

We're very sorry, but due to closings and delays caused by the storm and its aftermath, we need to postpone this Friday's On Pointe event.  We are hoping to be able to reschedule it after the new year.  

Also, stay tuned for any closures due to this afternoon's forecasted nor'easter. We're crossing our fingers that it won't impact our operations!

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