Connecticut Ballet at The Jewish Home
April 01, 2008

Photo caption, from left to right:

Seated: Alan Harris, Sue Blumenstock, Bernice Rogers and Harriet Dietz
Standing: Don Friedewald, Kate Loh, Jose Rivera, Virginia Horne, Nancy Spence, Sylvia Freedman, and volunteer Barbara Boroughs, of Weston.

The Connecticut Ballet performed for the residents at The Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield, recently (3/31/08).

"The residents were so engaged with our performance I felt like they did not want us to stop," said Brett Raphael, Artistic Director of the company. "Perhaps they were never interested in ballet, or were too busy when they were younger. Now they have the time to sit back, enjoy the show and appreciate all that they see. We had a wonderful time dancing for them."

Barbara Boroughs, of Weston, is a volunteer at the Home and has developed a warm relationship with many of the residents including Sylvia Freedman, formerly of Danbury.

"I am so glad I was with Sylvia for this performance," said Boroughs. "She was a ballet teacher for many, many years. During our visits she tells me how much she loves ballet and how much she enjoyed teaching dance. I know she understands all the work that goes into creating such a beautiful presentation."

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