the big 30… looking forward as we remember
We’re proud and excited as we prepare for our 30th Anniversary Nutcracker performance!
A personal note from Nancy as we prepare for our 30th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker…
ted pollen will perform the role of herr drosselmeyer
The Academy is thrilled to announce that beloved former Academy teacher Theodore Pollen III will be performing the role of Herr Drosselmeyer…
hair and make-up for nutcracker 2011
Need a refresher? Click here to view our video demo…
watch our 2010 nutcracker movie montage
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one dancer’s love of the nutcracker
Staples High School Sophomore and Academy student Jill Rappaport’s experiences as a dancer in the Academy’s… read more
rave reviews for the academy’s david fernandez and his choreography for joaquin de luz
David Fernandez’s “Five Variations on a Theme” performed by Joaquin De Luz, New York City Ballet…read more
nutcracker article, inklings news online
Westport’s Academy of Dance Performs 28th Annual Nutcracker | Inklings News | Staples High School | Westport, CT Posted using ShareThis
we are embarking on a new journey this summer — a workshop and summer camp featuring a fun and funky new take on the children’s classic, alice in wonderland. with original choreography from our own Courtney Poulos, the production will highlight jazz, tap and modern styles of dance, and will be open to dancers of all disciplines, various levels and ages (5-18). the workshop and the summer camp will commence with a performance!
We’re extremely excited for the upcoming 30th anniversary Nutcracker performance as we have added several unique and exciting elements to this year’s production!
Theodore Pollen III will return to play the honorary role of Herr Drosselmeyer. A former Alvin Ailey dancer, Mr. Pollen was an instructor at the Academy for over 20 years, and performed in various studio productions in multiple roles. He spent years as a positive role model for countless Westport dancers, including two of the current teachers on staff, who both had the benefit of growing up under his instruction.
A defining aspect of the Academy’s Nutcracker, has always been that their own dancers star in lead roles such as read full post »
It’s hard to believe the Academy will be performing it’s 30th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker this year. What hits me even more, is read full post »
The Academy is thrilled to announce that beloved former Academy teacher Theodore Pollen III will be performing the role of Herr Drosselmeyer in our 30th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker. Ted was one of the read full post »
As my senior year schedule begins to pick up speed, my second year in Senior Company along with it, I am starting to realize what a wonderful experience I have had in dance in the Academy in the past few years. This is my 5th year with the academy and I feel that it has pushed me to a whole new level of dance. Dance has become read full post »
We’re excited to announce that The Dance on Camera Festival, co-produced by Dance Films Association (DFA) and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, has accepted our work as part of the 40th annual internationally touring Dance on Camera Festival and will be screened at The Walter Reade Theater in January of the coming year!
The piece was choreographed by our own David Fernandez and features the Academy dancers read full post »
Need a refresher? Click here to view our video demo with step-by-step instructions! Originally posted on our blog in 2008.
Congratulations to this year’s cast of the nutcracker. We were so excited about our 30th anniversary production that we are posting the cast list early. Click here to be directed to our website where you can download the pdf cast list or click here to view the list on our site. the costume fitting schedule will be posted by Monday, 9/12. Again, congratulations everyone and we’ll see you in class next week and rehearsals beginning Saturday, 9/17.
Can you find academy teacher caitlin roberts in this flash mob video? Share with us which dancer you think she is!
If you noticed a “For Sale” sign in front of 345 Post Rd. West, it is because our landlord has put the property on the market. It is important to note that regardless of whether or not the property changes ownership in the future, our day-to-day routine at The Academy will NOT change at all in the near future! read full post »
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