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ARB Dancer Edward Urwin on the dramatic challenges of R+J

May
15

My fellow dancers and I are in the midst of our final few days of preparation for our Celebration! program, which will premiere scenes from Douglas Martin’s adaptation of the ballet Romeo and Juliet. Although all ballets contain emotional drive and acting, Romeo and Juliet is unique because it is deep and complex in its narrative. It is far from your straightforward romance.

Dance Networking

May
14

"Networking" - This word is used so frequently.  It seems especially in this tough economic climate it is becoming increasingly advisable to use your connections to get an "in", make a deal, or create a new project.

On Pointe: What It's All About

Feb
20

American Repertory Ballet launched On Pointe in September 2010 to help make ballet more accessible to the community.  The Enrichment Series brings guest speakers, lecture demonstrations, intimate company performance previews and panel discussions to seasoned dance enthusiasts and new students alike on a monthly basis.  As we look forward to our 2012-2013 programming, I had the opportunity to reflect on how On Pointe has evolved over the last season and a half.  It was gratifying to look back and see that On Pointe has exceeded many of our expect

Thoughts on "The Music of Romeo and Juliet", ARB's Jan. On Pointe event

Jan
24

Flipping through the most recent issue of Princeton Alumni Weekly magazine, I came across a short feature on Simon Morrison that sparked my interest.

From Dancer Katie Moorhead to ARB Audiences, with Love

Dec
13

The smell of pine trees, the taste of hot chocolate, the view of winter white snow and the warmth by the fire are a few of the reminders that the holiday season has arrived.  All these help me feel the joyous spirit, yet nothing truly says it's the holiday season like Nutcracker.

Claire van Bever's glimpse into Nutcracker rehearsals as a new company dancer

Nov
19

Like a lot of little girls, I fell in love with ballet when I saw my first performance of The Nutcracker. Mostly, I fell in love with all the attention Clara got. Immediately after the show I tugged on my mothers arm and asked to take ballet classes. For the first two years of lessons I mostly daydreamed I was dancing the role of Clara, imagining a growing Christmas tree and pretending to hold a small Nutcracker doll during barre. My teacher was not amused. Eventually though, I got to dance the role of Clara, and let me tell you, the attention you get is pretty awesome.

The Tradition of Nutcracker

Nov
07

It’s that time of year again, when, in studios all over the world, toy soldiers are marching, mice are battling, flowers are waltzing, and sugar plums are dancing.  The craziness of Nutcracker has hit!  Schedules are hectic, rehearsals are long, and casts are huge.

Mary Pat: the life of the mind translated into movement

Oct
26

We humans learn by experience, they say, but it turns out, not surprisingly, that not all experiences are
equal, in terms of learning. The method by which we learn something has great bearing on how well-
integrated the new idea becomes into our brain and body. There was a fascinating article in the NY
Times over the weekend, about how a large number of the leaders in the computer industry are sending
their own children to Waldorf Schools, where they don’t connect with technology until well into high

A DANCE POWER Scholar's Thoughts on Opening Night

Oct
25

ARB’s Opening Night performance was nothing short of amazing. The dancers performed with great energy and the result was a performance close to perfection. I was stunned and absorbed by the exhibition of technique and stage presence, leaving minor mistakes, if there were any, unnoticeable. I am pleased to say that I really enjoyed all three pieces, noth that I ever doubted the abilities of ARB's professional dancers. I must say, their hard work in mastering fancy footwork and complicated movements definitely showed.

For All to See

Oct
24

This past Friday, I co-taught my first DANCE POWER class with Kathleen Smith, DANCE POWER Coordinator.  I walked into the gym at Lincoln Elementary School in New Brunswick with almost no idea what to expect.  I teach beginner ballet to a variety of age groups, including third graders, but this would be much different.  There would be no Marley floors, no tights, no ballet slippers; there would be 60 third graders, most of whom would have no idea what they will be getting themselves into.  When you teach at a dance studio, beginners come in with an interest in and desire

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