Tag: American Repertory Ballet
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Princeton Ballet School offers in-person and virtual classes beginning Sept. 9
Registration is now open for Princeton Ballet School’s 2021-22 school year. In-person and virtual classes are available for children as young as age 3, in addition to an Open Division for adults. Classes start Sept. 9. Beginners are welcome. Dancers with prior experience may call to schedule a placement class. “Dancing is a wonderful activity…
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American Repertory Ballet names international ballet star as first artistic associate
American Repertory Ballet welcomes iconic ballerina Gillian Murphy to be the organization’s first-ever artistic associate, effective immediately. “We are incredibly honored to welcome Gillian Murphy to the artistic team,” Executive Director Julie Diana Hench said in a prepared statement. “She is such an inspiration, with her unparalleled gifts, unique artistry, breadth of experience, and generous…
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LOOSE ENDS 11/27: Outdoor Dance Performance
By Pam Hersh The Nutcracker, the thrilling ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, has been a joyful element of my Christmas season for nearly every Christmas since 1964, when the American Repertory Ballet (ARB), formerly Princeton Ballet, made the ballet an annual holiday tradition. I have seen the production an estimated 150 times at McCarter…
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American Repertory Ballet names new artistic director
American Repertory Ballet (ARB) announced that Ethan Stiefel will become its new artistic director beginning July 2021. “This appointment marks a wonderful new era for our organization,” Board Chair DonnaJean Fredeen said in a prepared statement. “We believe Ethan Stiefel’s unparalleled expertise and innovative vision will bring ARB into an exciting new chapter. We are delighted to…
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Princeton Ballet School studios equipped with air purification systems
Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, installed ionizer air purification systems within its HVAC equipment as part of its facility safety investments. The Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization technology embedded in these systems also kills pathogens such as the COVID-19 virus, according a statement provided by the school. GPS technology has been proven to have…
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LOOSE ENDS 6/12: The Princeton Ballet School (PBS) of the American Repertory Ballet performs its annual school show virtually
By Pam Hersh A birthday celebration on June 13 will have a particularly graceful, albeit virtual, demeanor, when the Princeton Ballet School (PBS) of the American Repertory Ballet performs its annual school show. In past years, the show has graced the stage of the Patriot’s Theater of the Trenton War Memorial in front of hundreds…
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Princeton Ballet School presents excerpts of production of ‘Giselle’
The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) Princeton Ballet School (PBS) is presenting excerpts from “Giselle,” its new full-length production, that premiered in February at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. “Giselle” was first presented in France in 1841 in two acts, according to the ARB. PBS’s full-length production, which premiered on Feb. 14, is a…
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American Repertory Ballet presents ‘Giselle’ at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
American Repertory Ballet (ARB), a local ballet company, announced a new addition to its programming for Valentine’s Day weekend, “Giselle.” Four performances of this romantic and enduring ballet masterpiece will take place at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center from Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16. A love story, a ghost story, and a tale…
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Princeton Ballet School celebrates 65 years of excellence in dance education
Founded in 1954 by Audrée Estey, Princeton Ballet School is celebrating its 65th year of excellence in dance education. Known for nurturing developing dancers in a safe and progressive way, Princeton Ballet School is recognized as one of the nation’s finest nonprofit dance schools. Its philosophy, outstanding faculty, affiliation with a professional ballet company (American…
