Tag: Princeton Ballet School
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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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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 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…
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Princeton Ballet School to give insider’s look on school’s anniversary performance
American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School will hold an On Pointe presentation offering an insider’s look on the school’s 65th anniversary performance preview from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the New Brunswick Studio, 60 Bayard St. The event is free and open to the public, and will include a preview of the school’s…
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Princeton Ballet School offers open enrollment
Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, offers a variety of dance classes through its open enrollment program at its Princeton, Cranbury and New Brunswick studio locations. Students age 13 and older can choose from beginner, intermediate and advanced ballet as well as contemporary dance, hip-hop, tap, Bharatanatyam, flamenco, cardio ballet and…
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Valerie Amiss joins Princeton Ballet School as instructor
Valerie Amiss has joined Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, as a ballet instructor. Amiss will teach beginner ballet in the school’s primary A, B, C and Level 1 conservatory classes in Princeton. She will also teach beginner and intermediate ballet to adults in the school’s Cranbury studio. Amiss teaches ballet…
