Fall season sports usually bring one idea to mind: football. One would never expect that preparations for the ballet, “The Nutcracker,” a winter performance, would start their lengthy process during...
Choreographer David Fernandez first came to the United States when he was given a scholarship to dance in Chicago. He had no idea he would one day choreograph for the New York City Ballet, Ask La Cour,...
Often, high school students find their niche in a sport or activity, such as dance. The Dancers Exchange club at Staples allows dancers to use their passion and abilities to teach other kids dance.
The...
Westport's Academy of Dance celebrated a milestone with its highly anticipated 9th annual production of "Alice In Wonderland.” The show captivated audiences at Bedford Middle School on May 21. The production...
Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor
• February 10, 2023
Watching a video of myself dancing, a series of thoughts run through my head: my foot is sickled and not turned out; my passe isn’t high enough and I’m not holding my back straight; my neck isn’t...
Girls scramble to find dates, popular online stores like Revolve and Bloomingdales are being scoured to try and find the best dress, hair and nail appointments are booked months in advance of February....
Liora Perkins ’25, Associate Web Managing Editor
• November 10, 2022
The Nutcracker, which features many students, takes place at Staples on Dec. 3 and 4. This year’s show is Westport’s Academy of Dances’ 41st production. It captures the happiness of the holiday season...
