'MEAN GIRLS' Performer Joins Marblehead School of Ballet's Staff

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'MEAN GIRLS' Performer Joins Marblehead School of Ballet's Staff

            (Marblehead, Massachusetts; October 13, 2020) – The Marblehead School of Ballet announces performer Sarah Crane, who toured with the national touring production of 'Mean Girls', joined the staff as a guest teacher. Crane teaches live, online jazz and cardio dance classes at the studio.

            "The Marblehead School of Ballet is delighted to have choreographer, actor, and dance educator Sarah Crane join our staff as a guest teacher. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, she was performing in the National Tour of Mean Girls. This is a great opportunity to study with a dancer, who has real world dance experience," said Paula K. Shiff, Director, Marblehead School of Ballet.

            Crane's choreography credits include Fun Home and Speakeasy Stage Co. and the off-Broadway premieres Single Rider the Musical, Bring it On, Shrek Jr., and A Dolls House the Opera. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Boston Conservatory Musical Theatre Department.

Jazz and Cardio Dance Classes

            In the jazz class, students, ages 12 and over of all levels, learn the fundamentals of dance and style. They are taken through a technique based warm-up and conditioning section to strengthen their bodies. In each class, students have an opportunity to turn the warm-up work into a performance ready combination.

            The cardio dance class is open to dancers and non-dancers of all levels. Students, ages ten and over, may participate in this fun, high-energy class that packs a punch with an exhilarating workout. They will dance to an extensive playlist and learn some fitness fundamentals.

            Due to increased demand, the jazz and cardio dance classes are offered several times during the week. The jazz class, underway in October, takes place on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:15 p.m. The cardio dance class starts November 3 on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

            Originally from Miami, Florida, Crane is delighted to be a part of the Marblehead School of Ballet's staff. "I’m hoping to get students excited about dancing and achieving personal goals through movement at the Marblehead School of Ballet. I am from Miami and now I'm glad to be here!" she said.                       

Registration

            Advanced registration is required and may be done online or by contacting 781-631-6262 or msb@havetodance.com.

About Marblehead School of Ballet

          Celebrating its 49th year, the Marblehead School of Ballet, founded in 1971 by Paula K. Shiff, has earned a wide reputation for the excellence of its training and integrity of purpose. Classical ballet forms the core of teaching with particular emphasis on correct alignment and development of strength and agility. The sheer pleasure of dance and music is always central to the classroom experience.

            The basic graded program for children includes classes in ballet technique with advanced work in repertoire and pointe. The school also offers a modern dance department, classes for young children in creative movement and classes in improvisation and technique for the older student. A full range of adult classes is offered.

            MSB is home to the North Shore Civic Ballet Company (NSCB). The NSCB gives concert performances and a variety of educational programs for schools; all are suitable for different age groups and levels of development.

            For further information, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to msb@havetodance.com or visit the school's website.  Follow MSB on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @MSB_ballet.

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