Our Philosophy
In contrast to ballet schools which demand that a
child’s
body conform to rigid expectations of technique, ARB's
Princeton Ballet School is known for nurturing the
developing dancer in a
safe
and progressive way. Our approach is to coach our students
in discovering for themselves how their bodies relate
to ballet technique, and then, as they mature, to help
them grow technically by “feeling the dancing” from
within. Our children’s classes go slowly and allow
plenty of time for imagination and exploration,
even as the
children are mastering the basic concepts. For the
older student, we continue to emphasize understanding
technique,
so that safe work habits, personal responsibility,
and concentration become second nature. The outcome
of this
approach is that our students acquire the tools of
mind and body they will need not only to become
professional
dancers or lifelong friends of the arts, but to foster
self esteem, self-discipline, and fitness that provide
a powerful edge in any future endeavor.
The ARB's Princeton Ballet
School Advantage
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- Classes for ages 4 through 9
- Small class sizes
- Outstanding faculty with experience in children’s
dance teaching
- Studio performance at the end of the year
- Flexible enrollment
- Studios in Cranbury, New Brunswick, and Princeton
- Live musical accompaniment for all classes
- Special dance flooring
- Competitive tuition
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Download the 2007 - 2008 Student Handbook |
A first Dance Class for Young
Dancers and their Parents!
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Hand In Hand |
Hand in Hand is designed for three and four year
old dancers and their parents. The class will focus
on discovering the world of rhythm and dance through
gentle exercises and dances hand in hand. Class size
is limited to 12. Children must be at least 3 years
old by July 1, 2006, and must be accompanied by
a participating parent or caregiver.
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Download the Spring 2008 Hand in Hand Brochure
Download the Hand in Hand Registration Form |
Children's Division |
| The Children’s Division starts the
dance student off on the right foot, with movement classes
for the youngest children (ages 3 to 5), and more formal
beginning ballet classes for older children. |
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For more information on Children's Division classes,
please call
the the Princeton studio (609) 921 - 7758.
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