Moms (and Dads!!), could you use a Friday night out without the kids?

Kids, would you like to spend a Friday night at Paulette’s Ballet Studio – a night of dancing and fun activities?

If so, Paulette’s Ballet Studio will be hosting another Mom’s Night Out on Friday, February 10 from 6:30-9:00PM at the Newton studio. For $25, children ages 8 and older are welcome to come and enjoy a fun-filled night of dancing and other activities. Cheese pizza and water will be provided. Dance attire is welcome, but not required. This event is open to all, not just students from Paulette’s Ballet Studio.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly at 617-462-3514.

Please download the registration form, and bring it with you when  you drop your child off: Registration Form

We will be inviting a guest blogger monthly. If you are interested in contributing a blog about your experiences at PBS, please e-mail Paulette: Paulette@paulettesballetstudio.com - All ages are invited: students, former students, parents, faculty etc. Thank you – and Happy Dancing!

This month Paulette’s grandson, James Gallagher shares his story with us….

I couldn’t tell you when the first time I went to Paulette’s Ballet Studio was, but I was certainly very young and I don’t think I have much recollection of it. I am Paulette’s grandson. I never went there to dance.  I played hockey and lacrosse, I’d go to see my grandmother.

Recently, I went back for the first time in probably ten years. Before I say anything, I’ll warn you that I don’t know enough about dancing to critique any positions.  I slouch far too much to judge someone for posture and the last time I touched my toes with straight legs was in 8^th grade.

So, I can’t speak to the dancing, but I can speak to what I saw.  When I was inside the room, and class was going on, I’d watch someone, as they tried to leap or twirl. First, they had to wait in line. As they’d wait in line, they would laugh or whisper to their friends, but then they’d have to dance. Instantly, I’d see their face change as they focused. Right in front of my eyes, shedding the piled layers of their day, until the only thing that remained was the dancing. Then they’d finish. Their eyes would change and they’d laugh until it was time to dance again.  Each time they’d go, the laugh or talk would come later and leave sooner, until they’d just dance. Then, when they weren’t up, they’d be testing their posture or curling their toes, slowing down a grand movement into each small component until they had it and when they did, they’d move on to the next piece of the whole…READ MORE

Paulette and Paulette’s Ballet Studio are mentioned in the December Issue of Dance Teacher magazine. The magazine did an article on dance studios that have stood the test of time and have been in business for more than 4 decades!

(Courtesy of Dance Teacher Magazine)

Paulette in Dance Teacher Magazine December 2011