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How to Enjoy Dance

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"

 

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

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.

PBS is open! Except for Pilates...

Saturn/Snowquester is not stopping us from dancing. Princeton Ballet School is open, with the exception of our 9:30am Pilates class which is cancelled! If you want to call out of work on behalf of the snow and start getting ready for spring/summer bathing suit weather (which I'm promised will be here soon), here's the open class schedule for today: 

8:45-9:30am, Princeton C, CardioBallet, Mero

9:30-11:00am, Princeton D, Ballet 201/301, Tenney

9:30-11:00am, Princeton B, Ballet 401, Mero

11:00am-12:15pm, Princeton D, Beginner Modern Dance, Tenney

12:15-1:00pm, Princeton D, CardioBallet, Mero

Please note that our phone system, however is having some trouble in the storm.  If you need to call the Princeton Office, please call:  609-921-8747

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

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.

We're back up!

Princeton Ballet School classes are ON today!

We're also happy to welcome Summer Intensive auditionees to our home in Princeton today. "Merde" to all those auditioning!

Please stay safe on the roads, and happy dancing!

PBS classes and rehearsals still cancelled, Summer Intensive NYC Audition is ON!

Nemo's come and gone leaving a beautiful blanket of snow! PBS students can help shovel out and enjoy the sledding this morning since all classes and rehearsals in all locations will be closed today. NYC Summer Intensive Auditionees, however, warm up those muscles, because the audition is ON!

Again, auditionees, if you cannot make it to NYC because of the storm, we'd love to welcome you to our Princeton audition tomorrow, Sunday, February 10th (13-15yr olds register at 1pm for a 1:45-3:15pm audition; 16+ register at 3pm for 3:30-5pm audition).  You can also arrange for a video audition or may arrange a special audition at our Princeton location by contacting Carol Bellis at 609.921.7758 ext. 14. You can visit our Audition Page for other locations (in case you'd like an excuse to fly to Paris later this month...or Rome next month...just saying).

Thanks for your patience, and please stay warm and safe, and good luck to all auditionees!

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