A region of beauty New England is distinctly American in its rich history, culture and natural charm. The four distinct seasons offer visitors something to do throughout the year. During the summer months the sun is usually out and there are a range of activities from sailing, swimming, surfing or fishing to enjoy. Beaches line the coast from Connecticut through to Maine or you may want to rent a log cabin or go camping on a summers evening. Autumn or Fall is legendary in New England and is the best time to take a leisurely drive through the mountains or go hiking or biking to appreciate the gold and red fall foliage. Winter is made fun by the snow and crisp sunny days, the perfect setting for a romantic break or for skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. When the first blooms come out in Spring you may want to explore the mountains and countryside or visit the museums and shops on offer.
New England is made up of six states. Connecticut was home to the famous author Mark Twain in Hartford and is an easy day hop from New York. Filled with pretty villages, antique shops and art museums Connecticut might be small but it certainly delivers on quality.
From the beaches of Cape Cod the bay state of Massachusetts stretches through its capital Boston past the Connecticut River to the Berkshire Hills. The Cultural Revolution kindled here, started by writers such as Thoreau and Emerson and visitors can see where it all began for themselves at Plymouth Rock.
Vermont the Green Mountain State, named so after its hilly spine (verts monts in French) has many small towns which busy themselves with the traditional production of dairy farming and maple syrup. It is a ?traditional America?.
The Granite state of New Hampshire is dominated by mountains and lakes and a picturesque coast including the impressive Mount Washington. The White Mountains are great for skiing and snowboarding in winter or alternatively for hiking in the summer and autumn months.
To get away from the holiday crowds head to Maine. As big as all other five states put together it has unspoiled landscapes and the longest coastline with lighthouses. Whale watching is popular in this region.
37 miles wide and 48 miles deep Rhode Island is the USA's smallest state. However it still manages to boast 400 miles of coastline which is great for sailing. Providence and Newport, two of New England's historic cities also offer plenty to do.
As visitors from all over the world have discovered, a holiday in New England offers every pleasure you could desire.
Walnut Hill School, in Natick, MA, is a private, college preparatory high school where gifted national and international ballet students can combine their academic talents with their passion for their art. The school offers programs in ballet, music, theatre, visual art, and writing & publishing. Ballet students receive a strong foundation in the basics, and are exposed to a variety of dance techniques, including tap, jazz, modern, and other styles, in addition to ballet. New England offers these students the opportunity to take advantage of some of the finest educational and cultural institutions in the world; students have many opportunities to view the many professional styles of ballet that New England has to offer. Ballet faculty members at Walnut Hill are professional dancers who understand the importance of technique, strength training, and performance. In addition, faculty members take each dancer's individuality into consideration and prepare students with life skills as well as dance preparation. Ballet students study on the beautiful 30-acre campus, and boarding students live in one of eight residence halls. In addition to the many state-of-the-art facilities on campus, dancers can take advantage of five large studios, dressing rooms, a costume shop, a campus fitness center, and a professional-level performance theatre. Notable Walnut Hill alumni include Melanie Atkins Varga ?91 (Boston Ballet), Anthony Pina ?05 (Alberta Ballet), Joe Walsh ?06 (Houston Ballet), Breanne Starke ?04 (Kansas City Ballet), and David Prottas ?05 (New York City Ballet). Other ballet graduates have gone on to join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Ballet Memphis, Joffrey Ballet Ensemble, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Twyla Tharp Dance, and other internationally known companies. For more information about the Walnut Hill School, please call 508-653-4312.
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