It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton

MAGIC OF DANCE: Ekaterina Bronshteyn and Sasha Barakov are instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Princeton. “Our teachers are very talented young people, medal winners, and championship dancers,” says Studio co-owner Millie Dhirmalani. “They are all certified by the Fred Astaire Association, and they are so dedicated. They all have continuing education, and attend teaching seminars and workshops.”

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Princeton Offers Full Instruction in Ballroom Dance

Jean Stratton

Perhaps a recurrent New Year’s resolution is to lose a few pounds, tone up a bit, and generally just get more exercise — the problem is you don’t care for the gym. The good news is there’s an alternative, and it’s fun!

CHARMING CHOICES: “Business has been incredible. December was just wild, with tons of people Christmas-shopping. It has been unreal — just non-stop with customers buying things. People were even shopping on New Year’s Eve day.” Jane (left) and Isabelle Kenyon, of jane, the consignment shop on Spring Street, are enthusiastic about their popular new shop.

jane, New Consignment Shop on Spring Street, Offers Amazing Variety of Intriguing Choices

Jean Stratton

Recycling is great — everyone agrees. Maybe one of your Christmas gifts wasn’t just what you had hoped for. There’s a perfect new home for it, and a win/win situation for everyone.