With labor day behind us and many people back in work and school, it is safe to say that summer has come to a close. We had a wonderful one here at Brandywine Ballet, beginning with our four week intensive, in which we welcomed Meredith Rainey, Fang-Ju Gant, Martha Chamberlain, Jonathan Stiles, and Tara Keating, each of whom shared their own  style with us and brought a new energy to class. We wrapped up the four weeks with a beautiful show at Rose Tree Park, despite the rainy weather, and ended the summer with four more weeks of open classes. It has been tiring but exciting, challenging but fun, and as sad as I am to see it end, the fall brings with it new opportunities to grow and perform. Regular dance center classes began last night and just think, the Phantom and Requiem will be on stage in six short weeks!

- Emma Yasick, Brandywine Ballet dancer and blogger