by Meghan Salviejo

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.

by Meghan Salviejo

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"?

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.

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

by Mary Pat Robertson, February 23-24

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.

A Sneak Peek at Douglas Martin’s Rite of Spring

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 23^rd 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.

by Mary Pat Robertson