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Orcas resident Stella Bell reads from her novel a oeRed Velvet Lettersa
Stella Bell will read from and discuss her recently published novel a oeRed Velvet Lettersa at the Orcas Island Library on Tuesday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Stella wrote three autobiographical novels 25 years ago, and this is the first one to be published.
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Leather or Canvas?
Ballet shoes are available in leather and canvas. The material you choose is a matter of personal preference. Some dancers say canvas ballet shoes are more comfortable, but some prefer the feel of leather. Some like canvas shoes because they fit more snug...
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Herald, The; Glasgow (UK) - The Pet Shop Boys create new ballet
July 9, 2010 -- THE Pet Shop Boys have created a ballet for Sadler's Wells theatre in London to bring to life a Hans Christian Andersen story. Neil Tennant...
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Tamworth Herald, The - Ballet stars fly high in sumptuous production
July 8, 2010 -- Swan Lake, Birmingham Royal Ballet WHERE: Birmingham Hippodrome THIS famous ballet bursts into life and colour at the start of the third act...
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Throw a Ballet Party
If your little girl is a budding ballerina, here's a perfect ballet party plan for her next birthday. A ballet party is a great way to celebrate her love of ballet and dance, and to share her love with friends. Here's how to plan the perfect ballet party.....
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Darci Kistler: The Long Goodbye
Darci Kistler, the last dancer trained and promoted by George Balanchine, made her career farewell onstage on Sunday at the Koch Theater.
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Darci Kistler, Retiring From New York City Ballet
New York city ballet's Darci Kistler retires after 30 eventful years.
New York Times

Kaplow's Farewell at New York City Ballet
The conductor Maurice Kaplow led his farewell performance with New York city ballet on Thursday night in style.
New York Times

Pre-Dance Snacks
The saying is true...we really are what we eat. If you want to be healthy and energetic, you must maintain a healthy diet. Dancers need to be sure and eat enough healthy foods to maintain their energy levels during class....Read Full Post
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Keen on Balanchine: Italian Dance Student Joins PNB
Two hundred and forty students took part in Pacific Northwest Ballet School?s intensive summer camp this year. Between the ages of twelve and eighteen, they came from 35 states and Canada?and one even came all the way from Italy.
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