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Robinson Ballet's past, its future and its 40th season

BANGOR One of Bangor's longest-tenured and beloved artistic institutions is celebrating a big birthday this year. The Robinson Ballet is marking 40 years as part of the cultural and creative firmament in this region.

BANGOR - Robinson Ballet Executive Director Stevie McGary and Robinson Ballet Board President Matthew Skaves have announced that Artistic Directors Keith and Maureen Robinson will be retiring at the end of the 2015-16 season. Their final performance was on Sunday, May 22 following the finale of the children's matinee 'Aladdin.'

ELLSWORTH- On Saturday April 23rd at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 24th at 2 p.m., experience the passion and the excitement live on the Stanley Subaru Stage at The Grand in Ellsworth as The Robinson Ballet Company presents their spring 2016 performance 'Dingolay!'

BANGOR -Bangor Ballet's Board of Directors has announced that Ivy Clear-Forrest will retire as Artistic Director following this month's performances ofThe Sleeping Beauty, to be performedApril 9 at 7 pmat the Bucksport Performing Arts Center andApril 10 at 4 pmat the Gracie Theatre in Bangor.

Robinson Ballet LIVE 2013 at Bangor Opera House

BANGOR The Robinson Ballet's annual spring dance show has always been a highlight of the season for me. It's as much as sign of winter's departure as melting snow or tulips. And they never fail to put on a fun show. 

Robinson Ballet LIVE 2013 runs through April 13 at the Bangor Opera House. In addition, the company will be presenting their Youth Matinee production of 'Aladdin' on April 13.

World-traveling dance instructor holding classes in Maine

BLUE HILL/BAR HARBOR/ROCKLAND Dance has been a form of expression since before humans put pen to paper or chisel to stone. Use to celebrate countless occasions, dance is also a way to express one's self and communicate without words. In March, Jaycee Gossett, who has travelled the world to study various dances will be offering several workshops in Blue Hill and Bar Harbor. On March 8, Gossett will be presenting Yoga Trance Dance at the Emlen Hall in Blue Hill Hall at 6 p.m. On March 9 there is a Hoop the World from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Korrin Dance in Rockland. And on March 10 at the Pleasant Street Pilates studio in Bar Harbor, you can Hoop the World from 1 to 3 p.m. and then Awkaen your Goddess (ladies only) from 3 to 4:30 p.m.