Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The Ballet School of Stamford & Harmony Yoga Studio

 Ashley Rivera, 4, strikes a pose with her "butterfly wings" during her ballet class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 Ava Dell'aquilla, 4, channels her inner butterfly as she dances around the studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 From left, Adriana Arias and Brenda Rivadeneyra use the bar to balance while practicing their passes at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 Dancers in the level six ballet class practice fifth position in the upper studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 Ava Pismennaya, 6, smiles as she practices her fifth position with both arms raised during her level two class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 From left, Alexa Hodgson, Rose Lefrancois, Erika Moss and  Zayn Tongtong copy the day's "class leader," Ava Pismennaya, in a studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014. The teacher, Danielle Sullo, said she picks one dancer at the end of each class to "allow the girls some time to get creative."
Shaylee Casahuaman follows the assistant teacher's stretching routine at the beginning of her class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014. As the girls advance in their ballet studies they are rewarded with different colored leotards.
 Dancers in one of the beginner level classes begin their class with flexing and pointing to stretch out their feet at The Ballet School in Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 Franki Mastrone does an arabesque while performing choreography learned at the beginning of the three-hour intensive ballet class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 Students of Harmony Yoga Studio make a circle of tree poses during the saturday morning class in a studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 15, 2014. The Ballet School of Stamford uses the money that Harmony Yoga pays for rent to help fund the $100,000 dollars of scholarship money that goes to the students.
 Carol Shwidock, owner and sole teacher of Harmony Yoga, poses at heart's center during her saturday morning class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 15, 2014.
 Carol Shwidock, owner and sole teacher of Harmony Yoga, brings her hands into prayer against her third eye, as a sign of gratitude to her students for attending her class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 15, 2014.
 Dancers in level one ballet watch as their teacher, Jessica Kilpatrick, explain the guidelines for their dance-related activity in a studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
 From left, Jena Lombardo and Fabiana Bueno hold their passes while using the bar for balance during their class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.
Asia Pharr holds first position during her three hour intensive ballet class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Sports Photography

 West Virginia's Tolu Ibikunle (13) attempts to pull down Penn State's Brandon Savino (14) during the second half of the game at Jeffrey Field. West Virginia won 2-1 on October 22, 2014.
 Penn State's Sierra Moore (5) struggles for the ball against Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Zhane Brooks (15) during the second half of Penn State's 75-71 win at the Exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.
 Penn State's Jenny DeGraaf (41) collides into Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Lindsay Stamp (3) during the second half of Penn State's 75-71 win at the Exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.
 Penn State's Sierra Moore (5) shoots the ball during the second half of Penn State's 75-71 win during the Exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.
 Penn State's Eli Dennis (4) kicks West Virginia's Kyle Underwood (21) during the second half of the game at Jeffrey Field. West Virginia won 2-1 on October 22, 2014.
 Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Marita Mathe (5) and Penn State's Jenny DeGraaf (41) watch the fate of the ball after DeGraaf's shot during the second half of the Exhibition game. Penn State beat IUP 75-71 in the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.
 Penn State's Kaliyah Mitchell (15) celebrates her score against Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Amy Fairman (24) during the second half of the Exhibition game. Penn State won 75-71 at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.
 From left, assistant coach Itoro Coleman and players Candice Agee (1) and Alex Harris (11) celebrate from the sidelines during the Penn State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Exhibition game. Penn State won 75-71 in the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2. 2014.
 West Virginia players celebrate the team's first goal from the sidelines at Jeffrey Field. West Virginia beat Penn State 2-1 on October 22, 2014.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Zhane Brooks (15) gives directions to her teammates during the Exhibition game against Penn State. Penn State won 75-71 at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Election Day 2014

Election poll workers, from left, Deidre Madrid, Malcolm Woollen and Bob Minard listen to Chris O'Reilly to pass the time on Election Day in the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College, Pa. on November 4, 2014.
Bob Minard, a resident of State College, spends his Election Day at the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College Pa. helping run the polls on November 4, 2014. Though there is a lot of down time throughout the day, Minard is confident this year will bring many voters to the polls.
Malcolm Woollen tells an animated story during down time at the polls at the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College, Pa. on November 4, 2014.