Natalie and Arica: "Breakthrough Dancers of the Night"

Congratulations Natalie and Arica! On May 23rd Natalie Pirente was awarded "Breakthrough Dancer of the Night." She is our youngest member, and is definitely holding her own with the older girls. She has grown so much this semester, and is learning how to utilize different movement dynamics in her dancing. I am so proud of her, and the awesome example she has been to her peers, not only in company, but in her other classes as well. On Saturday, Natalie quickly implemented every critique the class was given, and as a result proved to be a standout! Go Natalie!

Arica Balter was awarded "Breakthrough Dance of the Night" on May 26th. During the last 20 minutes of class, she demonstrated excitement and eagerness to run all soloist pieces, and that excitement translated into a Breakthrough in her dancing! It is AMAZING how attitude can make all the difference in the world, inside and out! She had been struggling with some movement, but with determination and energy, she nailed the choreography for the 1st time, and looked beautiful. I often tell the dancers to "feed off each other's energy," and I am happy Arica provided some much-needed "attack" and drive to get the group through those tough final minutes of rehearsal. Congratulations Arica!