American Repertory Ballet has recently announced its events taking place in September based around the community. Along with Princeton Ballet School, American Repertory Ballet will be participating in community events throughout Central New Jersey with a multitude of events. Community events are an important part of the company’s activities, giving it the opportunity to connect with neighbours and share the happenings of the stage in the studios and in schools.
Cranbury Day is an annual event at the heart of the town, and each year, American Repertory Ballet Workshop students perform in Princeton Ballet School’s Cranbury studio. Additionally, American Repertory Ballet takes part in the festivities in the street, with giveaway items, chances to win free tickets to an upcoming performance and photo opportunities. American Repertory Ballet Workshop is a performance group made up of pre-professional Princeton Ballet School students, including members of the American Repertory Ballet Trainee programme: ARBW Juniors dancers are advanced Princeton Ballet School students.
As part of the city-wide Hub City Sounds summer arts series, American Repertory Ballet’s international Trainee dancers and George Street Playhouse actors will present “Be Unstoppable: Celebrating Healthy Kids in the Arts.” This interactive day of theatre, dance, food and family activities is ahead of performances from ARB’s dancers of a children’s ballet. The performance will include opportunities for participation and Q&A with the dancers as part of the day of free activities.
13 September will see American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet in attendance at Septemberfest – an annual autumn festival at Veterans Park in Hamilton, NJ. Later on the company will also be present at Arts in the Park, where dancers will also provide a children’s performance. Attractions at both Septemberfest and Arts in the Park will include crafters, organisations and funfair games, as well as more giveaway items and an opportunity to enter to win free tickets to an upcoming performance.