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Greetings: Fall season is here!
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As the weather cools, American Repertory Ballet is heating up:
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Talin Kenar and David DuBois in Mary Barton's new piece Photo by Peter Cook |
The Company is gearing up for Opening Night at Raritan Valley Community College on October 22, at 8pm. Don't miss the flirty and fun world premieres by Resident Choreographers Mary Barton and Matthew Keefe as well as a revival of Kirk Peterson's The Eyes that Gently Touch. Purchase your tickets now for the best seats! Those who came out to our Kickoff Meet the Dancers "On Pointe" event on September 23, were treated to a short sneak peak. Join us this month for a closer, more in-depth look into Barton's and Keefe's world premieres through our Access & Enrichment initiatives October 13-14 (see below).
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ARB Apprentice/Trainee Shaye Firer in Matthew Keefe's new work. Photo by Peter Cook.
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The School is now in full swing, but it's not too late to join the fun - call 609.921.7758 to find out which classes are still available for registration. Last month, our advanced ARB Workshop students joined our international roster of Trainees to kick off their season at Cranbury Day, where they performed "Jig" by Sherry Alban, as well as excerpts from The Nutcracker. Thanks to everyone who came out to audition for The Nutcracker and congratulations to those who were selected to join the cast! We're looking forward to a fantastic season!
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Mary Barton (center) works with ARB Dancers Clare van Bever and Talin Kenar. Photo by Douglas Martin.
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The Access and Enrichment department has been busy with fall fairs, like Cranbury Day, Septemberfest, and Hightstown's Hometown Harvest Festival; with educational events like the "On Pointe" series; and gearing up for our 27th Anniversary Season of DANCE POWER in the New Brunswick public schools. Join us this month for programs which will bring you behind-the-scenes into the choreographic process: On October 13 at 7:00pm at the Princeton Public Library, Mary Barton and Matthew Keefe will discuss the musical and conceptual inspirations behind their work at "Inspiring Choreography". On October 14 at 5:15pm @ Princeton Ballet School, they will continue the discussion at "Creating Choreography", an On Pointe Enrichment Series event.
Read on for more...
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| The Company |
 | | ARB's 2011-12 Company in Mary Barton's new work. Photo by Peter Cook. |
American Repertory Ballet is excited to be opening its 2011-2012 season with a program full of innovation on Saturday, October 22 at 8:00pm at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College. Opening Night will feature world premieres by ARB Resident Choreographers Mary Barton and Matthew Keefe and a revival of Kirk Peterson's acclaimed The Eyes that Gently Touch.
 | Kirk Peterson's The Eyes That Gently Touch.
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Mary Barton's work, which will be set to music by violinist, composer, and music educator Kaila Flexor, promises to blend Barton's rich senses of narrative and neo-classicism. She says of her premiere, "I am trying to create a fresh, enthusiastic, playful mood, with a little sensuality thrown in."
Matthew Keefe's premiere work, Fantasy for Violin, Piano and Ballet, will be, in his words, "a dance in the classical tradition, with a wink." To Franz Schubert's "Fantasy for Violin and Piano in C, no. 934", Keefe aims to create an homage to famous ballet classics such as Giselle, Swan Lake, and La Bayadere, known for their ethereal plots, precise corps de ballet work, and white costumes, with a hint of humor weaving throughout the work.
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 | Douglas Martin's Pathways.
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The Company is also honored to be a part of the Career Transition for Dancers' 26th Anniversary Jubilee honoring longtime ARB Trustee, Nancy MacMillan this Halloween. ARB dancers will perform Douglas Martin's new piecePathways, which he created in Nancy's honor.
CTFD connects dancers to their future, and is committed to providing the experience, insight, and resources dancers need to define their career possibilities and develop rewarding post-performance careers. Nancy MacMillan has worked tirelessly for both ARB and CTFD.
All of us at ARB are pleased to join CTFD in saluting Nancy MacMillan for her passionate and unwavering support of dance. Click HERE for more information and tickets to this event.
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The 49th Annual NUTCRACKER SEASON is almost here! Join us November 25-December 18 at theaters around New Jersey. Visit our Nutcracker Website for information and tickets to all our events, including Nutcracker Teas, Alumni Gatherings, Character Appearances and more! 
ARB's 49th Annual Nutcracker is sponsored in part by Covance Charitable Foundation.
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The School
| Princeton Ballet School welcomes all the new and returning students who have joined us for the 2011-2012 season. Thanks to all the talented students who auditioned for The Nutcracker, and congratulations to those who were cast!
We would like to extend a special welcome to our International Roster of 2011-2012 Trainees:
Alessia Astro, Latina, Italy
Tom Barnea, Netanya, Israel Estelle Botella, Chalons en Champagne, France Tullio Catà, Rome, Italy Janessa Cornell, Albany, New York Andrea d'Annunzio, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Shaye Firer, Winnipeg, Canada Carola Goldoni, Rome, Italy Jacopo Janelli, Tornaianica, Italy Shayla Jones, New Brunswick, NJ Asuka Kososhi, Iruma, Japan Mathilde Labrusse, Verrieres-le-Buisson, France Miranda Lennox, Rochester, New York Kelsey McFalls, Pennellville, New York Lesley Mogel, Cinnaminson, New Jersey Valentina Palladino, Cagliari, Italy Mattia Pallozzi, Gallese, Italy Eliana Trenham, Petaluma, California
The Trainee program is a joint program of American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School. Admission to the program is highly competitive, and the rigorous 35-hr/week program includes opportunities to perform alongside the professional company.
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New Members of the ARB Team
| ARB is happy to welcome new Marketing and Development Associate Alexis Branagan and Receptionist Nicole Rahl!
 Alexis Branagan will be working in the Company's New Brunswick offices, but you will also find her in morning adult classes at Princeton Ballet School and at ARB events and performances. A recent graduate of Princeton University, Alexis was the founding Artistic Director of Princeton University Ballet. She also writes for Pointe Magazine. You can catch Alexis in action in Susan Tenney's upcoming performance Je me souviens (see sidebar). You can learn more about Alexis here. Also, look out for her blog posts throughout the year!  Nicole Rahl is the friendly new face at the front desk, ready to interact with students and parents at Princeton Ballet School. Nicole is a recent graduate of the University of Richmond where she majored in Leadership Studies and Dance. Another multi-talented addition to our team, Nicole will also serve as a teaching artist in ARB's DANCE POWER program in the New Brunswick school district. She will also be one of the helpful and tireless Nutcracker children's rehearsal coordinators.
Please introduce yourself - both are excited to meet everyone!
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Support Us:
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American Repertory Ballet survives and thrives because supporters like you are willing to invest in our mission and vision. Please continue to support our positive momentum, and help us bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of dance to NJ and beyond.
Or shop online through iGive and designate American Repertory Ballet as your cause.
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| Season Playbill Ad Space Still Available: | Promote your business or event by advertising in ARB's 2011-2012 Season Playbills.
Check out the opportunities for you or your business to Sponsor an event or Advertise in our programs.
Contact Naomi Levecchia, Director of Development, at nlevecchia@arballet.org for more information.
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| Watch our Videos |
 | | ARB presents - Opening Night |
 | | ARB presents - 49th Annual Nutcracker |
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Access and Enrichment
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Three Upcoming Events to Bring you Closer to Dance:
I. "Inspiring Choreography" at the Princeton Public Library, October 13 at 7pm.
ARB Resident Choreographers Mary Barton and Matthew Keefe discuss the inspirations for their new pieces.
II. "Creating Choreography"
On Pointe Series Event @ PBS
October 14 at 5:15pm
ARB Resident Choreographers Mary Barton and Matthew Keefe, discuss their choreographic process for their world premieres.
III. "Inside 'The Nutcracker'"
On Pointe Series Event @ PBS
November 18 at 5:15pm
See a sneak preview of Nutcracker excerpts and learn what's new.
On Pointe brings the dance world to you, with guest speakers, lecture demonstrations, performance previews and panel discussions. For seasoned dance enthusiasts and new students alike. Held Fridays, once a month, 5:15pm at the Princeton Ballet School's studios, 301 N. Harrison Street in Princeton:
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Join the Gala Committee
| Get Involved! Planning is under way for the ARB's 27th annual Performance and Gala to be held at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial March 10, 2011.
To volunteer contact call 732.249.1254 x25 or email Naomi Levecchia, at nlevecchia@arballet.org
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Faculty Spotlight:
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Longtime faculty member and choreographer, Susan Tenney will present her work, Je me souviens...I remember... on Saturday October 29 at 7:30pm at Florence Gould Hall (55 E. 59th Street) in New York.
Dancers include a multi-generational cast including ARB Company Dancer, Samantha Gullace, ARB Marketing and Development Associate, Alexis Branagan, and seven others ranging in age from 9-67 years, all of whom came to be a part of the piece after taking Susan's classes at Princeton Ballet School.
Set to music by film score composer George Delerue, Je me souviens...I remember... takes the audience on a journey to the worlds of memory, childhood, family, love remembered, loss, and farewells. Visit www.susantenneydance.com.
Susan would love to see some faces from Princeton Ballet School in the audience!
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Staff Spotlight:
Sharron Bolen | This fall, Princeton Ballet School is welcoming Sharron Bolen back to its front desk after a summer in Bali! Sharron was awarded a grant to study dance at the Cudamani Summer Institute from July 3 - July 23, 2011 at Sanggar Cudamani in Pengosekan, Bali, Indonesia.
Directors Emiko Susilo and Dewa Putu Berata work closely with Professor Judy Mitom and the staff of the UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance to provide advanced intensive study for serious students of Balinese arts in an authentic village setting.
Congratulations to Sharron! Be sure to ask her about her exciting experiences! 
Sharron is pictured above in green with others from the program.
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