American Repertory Ballet

Come see American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey's leading contemporary dance company, perform Roses and Clover, by Kirk Peterson, Baker's Dozen, by Twyla Tharp, and Rhapsodia, by Artistic Director, Graham Lustig.

Roses and Clover, a charming piece set to the music of the Puppini sisters, "is a pastiche of nostalgia, in...fluenced by the reinterpretation by the Puppini Sisters of these beloved songs," explains choreographer, Kirk Peterson. The Puppini Sisters is a female trio singing classical and modern songs in the style of the Andrew's Sisters. Featured in Roses and Clover will be a mix of songs from the classic "Mister Sandman" to a reinterpretation of "I Will Survive" and the eighties hit by Blondie, "Heart of Glass."

Baker's Dozen, created for Twyla Tharp's company to piano compositions by Willie "the Lion" Smith, is a work that unfolds in relaxed groupings that commence as duets and build from trio to quartets to sextets, finally arriving at dances that include the full ensemble of twelve. "Baker's Dozen, [is] positively lyrical, [and] became a spring walk in the park for lithe, good-looking youngsters." Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times.

Rhapsodia, set to Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninoff, was created by Graham Lustig in celebration of his 10th anniversary as Artistic Director of American Repertory Ballet. This powerful piece is simply meant to be joyous and uplifting. "It made my heart leap with joy," Barbara Fox, Princeton Comment.

The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876
October 23, 2009 at 2:00pm
Tickets: $15 & $20
October 24, 2009 at 8:00pm
Tickets: $25 & $30
908.725.3420
www.rvccArts.org
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Join American Repertory Ballet as we honor the New Brunswick Board of Education in celebration of the 25th anniversary of DANCE POWER, the longest running arts/community partnership in New Jersey, at Chance to Dance: a Scholarship Benefit for DANCE POWER. An evening of performances, recognition, and dinner is planned t...o celebrate this acclaimed partnership and raise vital scholarship funds for DANCE POWER students studying at ARB’s Princeton Ballet School. Read More

Students from Italy, Switzerland, and 17 different states have converged in Princeton, NJ for 5 weeks of intensive ballet study at American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School’s Summer Intensive. Since June 22, 100 students ages 14 to 24 are training from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday with esteemed teachers from... the tri-state area. Friday, July 24th, the program will culminate in a public performance, An Evening of Dance, at the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, at 7:30pm.
The performance will feature Back to Bach, four pieces choreographed specifically for the Summer Intensive students, and excerpts from the second act of Giselle.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Tickets are available at our Princeton Studio Location, 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ, 609.921.7758.Read More

Don't miss the world premiere of Roses and Clover, a charming piece by Kirk Peterson set to songs sung by the Puppini Sisters, a female trio that sings in the style of the Andrew's Sisters. The dance includes a mix of songs from the classic "Mister Sandman" to a reinterpretation of "I Will Survive" and the eighties hit... by Blondie, "Heart of Glass." The evening's performance will also include Twyla Tharps's Sinatra Suite and Baker's Dozen, and Graham Lustig's new piece Rhapsodia.Read More

ARB's Princeton Ballet School invites students enrolled in level Student 2 and up to join us for a special matinee performance featuring works by Twyla Tharp, Graham Lustig, Kirk Peterson, and more! On stage will be American Repertory Ballet, students of ARB's Princeton Ballet School, DANCE POWER Scholars, and alumni S...ean Mahoney and Andrew Pirozzi.
Then after the show, join us for an evening of dance, food, and fun!
(This event happens at the same time as Jubilee, but in a different ballroom).
For more information, please call the Junior Gala hotline at 609.921.7758 ext 39 or email pbsjrgala@gmail.com.Read More

Join us for a special performance and reception honoring Graham Lustig and Anne Woodside Gribbins.
A special matinee performance will feature works by Twyla Tharp, Graham Lustig, Kirk Peterson, and more. On stage will be American Repertory Ballet, students of ARB's Princeton Ballet School, DANCE POWER Scholars, and ret...urning alumni Sean Mahoney and Andrew Pirozzi.
After the performing, join us for a fabulous cocktail reception, award ceremonies, and silent auction. Read More

American Repertory Ballet is taking over the theater of the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart March 26th through 28th with Directors Choice – A Showcase of Dance for All Ages.

Featuring Educational Matinees, a Senior Matinee, Evening Repertory Performances, and a Kid-Friendly Matinee with a pre-performance ...arts and crafts workshop, and a special Q&A with the dancers, Director's Choice has something for everyone!

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Rider Dance Ensemble, (RDE) the performing group of the Rider Dance/Princeton Ballet School Dance Program announces their 5th annual dance concert at the Yvonne Theater, March 7th at 7:30pm and March 8th, 2009 at 3pm, on Rider's Lawrenceville campus. This year's performance entitled Rider Dances for All Ages will inclu...de dancers from elementary school, middle school, high school, college, Rider alumni and professional dancers in the area. Featured will be choreography by ARB's Laney Engelhard, and ARB's Princeton Ballet School's Cheryl Whitney, dancers from American Repertory Ballet's DANCE POWER, National Dance Institute's TEDI Project, ARB's Princeton Ballet School's ARBW, and the 35 RDE members.

Rider dancers often do internships in public schools with DANCE POWER and TEDI. This year's concert is an effort to highlight these incredible outreach programs, to acknowledge the work the interns are doing, and to illustrate the power of dance for students of all ages. Part of the proceeds will benefit the groups' scholarship funds.

Tickets:
$5 Rider Students, Staff, and Faculty
$10 General
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