Natasha Royka Studio, Movement & Art

03/13/2025

Thank you for your rich life and music, Ms. Gubaidulina.
Both are an inspiration.

One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself.

03/07/2025

Dancer knowledge goes mainstream - Enjoy!

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/07/health/exercising-when-sick-wellness/index.html

02/28/2025

Sculptor Hew Locke on why art is important in a fractious world - Enjoy!

Arts in MotionIn a pioneering new collaboration, the BBC – in partnership with Rolex – will use its unparalleled reach to bring the best arts and culture to audiences worldwide. Rolex’s long-standing commitment to celebrating excellence in the arts and cultural institutions is coupled with the...

01/24/2025

The Boston University sustainable color garden puts green into the world, while providing pigments, dyes and fibers to student-artists.

Enjoy!

New on-campus color garden allows student-artists to sustainably grow their own pigments, dyes, and fibers

01/16/2025

Dance legend Martha Graham talks technique - Enjoy!

(03:41)

Recognized as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century Martha Graham created a movement language based upon the expressive capacity of the human body....

01/08/2025

MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH COMMUNITY & JOY!

NRStudio Adult Group Classes Winter Session:
Monday, January 6 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Information:
https://nroykastudio.com/adult-group-class-schedules/

How exercise may be the ‘most potent medical intervention ever known -
PBS News Hour
January 1, 2025
(07:35)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LHWXmeZWl4

It's been well known for many decades that exercise provides many benefits to our health. But a new scientific consortium is revealing new insights into just...

12/30/2024

The use of gravity is a necessary skill for dancers in order to present, jump and turn.
Yet, how would ballet be different without gravity?

Astronaut Peggy Peggy Witson shares how the body changes when in space - Enjoy!

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0hxbksd/astronaut-peggy-whitson-how-space-changed-my-body

12/28/2024

Boston Ballet dances change - Enjoy!

Note: Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen was Alberta Ballet's artistic director before going to Boston.

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet comp...

12/23/2024

Italy's Monreale cathedral restoration adds sparkle to the day - Enjoy!

The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 sq m and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold.

12/20/2024

The NRStudio puts dancing magic into the holiday time with this evening's Sugar Plum Fairy variation workshop. Sadly, there will be no tutus, but there will be yummy gingerbread. :)

Enjoy the below!

(02:33)

The NutcrackerChoreography and Libretto: James KudelkaMusic: Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskySet and Costume Design: Santo LoquastoLighting Design: Jennifer TiptonSt...

12/15/2024

'Tis the Sugar Plum Season - Let's Dance!
THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY VARIATION WORKSHOP

This annual workshop is an ideal holiday treat for intermediate ballet dancers of all levels! And in honor of 2024's festive season, the NRStudio celebrates this magical Nutcracker Ballet dance by offering a workshop before the holidays, as well as during the Russian Christmas time.

The Sugar Plum Fairy variation workshop begins with an hour of fundamental Russian style barre. The class then spends 55 minutes learning the variation. (Natasha will be offering modifications that address skill levels and spaces.) The final hour of the class is variation performance, as well as a cool down stretch.

Sugar Plum Fairy Variation Workshop 2024: Friday, December 20, 6-9pm.
Sugar Plum Fairy Variation Workshop 2025: Sunday, January 5, 2-5pm.
Instudio Fee: 90$*
Sky studio fee: 60$*
*Discounts and credit are not applicable to this workshop.
Reservations/information: [email protected].

12/15/2024

Nutcracker Ballet insight from the National Ballet of Canada - Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PlbceHw9n0&t=5s