American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School have leapt into spring with upcoming performances that are destined to leave audiences and dance critics awed and leaping from their seats in exuberant praise. (pictured is the new logo by Lai Wei)
Dance aficionados may have missed the spectacular celebration of the organization’s 70th anniversary on April 20, but still can be wowed with upcoming shows including: Princeton Ballet School’s “May Fiesta,” two shows on Saturday May 4 (Sunday is sold out!); American Repertory Ballet’s (ARB) critically acclaimed and joyful masterpiece “Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the weekend of May 10 through May 12; and ARB’s season finale when it partners with Princeton Symphony Orchestra to present “Interwoven” at The Princeton Festival held at Morven Museum & Garden. (Details below and at www.arballet.org)
The Platinum Jubilee Gala was a sold-out milestone event honoring the chairs of the Board of Trustees from 1954 through to the present. Nine of these honorees were in attendance, including: Nancy Becker, Patrick Bradley, Susan Croll (current Chair), Dr. DonnaJean Fredeen, Rachel Gray, Dr. Penelope Lattimer, Nancy MacMillan, Marie Mascherin, and Charles Metcalf. “We were thrilled to celebrate these leaders who each made a significant and positive impact, and to give special recognition to Dr. Penelope Lattimer, founder of our renowned DANCE POWER program and current chair of our advisory committee; and Nancy MacMillan, who has served on our board for nearly 45 years and continues to provide the organization with exceptional guidance and support,” says Julie Diana Hench, executive director. READ MORE