Anna Sewell in Old Catton, Sewell wrote the manuscript of "Black Beauty" – in the period between 1871 and 1877. During this time her health was declining; she was often so weak that she was confined to her bed. Writing was a challenge. She dictated the text to her mother and from 1876 began to write on slips of paper which her mother then transcribed. Although the book is now considered a children's classic, Sewell originally wrote it for those who worked with horses. She said "a special aim was to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses". In many
James Sewell Ballet four life lessons of Communication, Coordination, Cooperation, and Discipline through an interactive dance demonstration and lecture program. JSB’s First Chance Dance Program offers reduced-price mainstage performances to families with young children. These programs consist of an informal, 60-minute Saturday morning showing that provides young audiences an introduction to the dance community. In addition to these programs, James Sewell Ballet also emphasizes mentorship activities with local dance students as part of its residency activities. The majority of works performed by James Sewell Ballet are the choreography of artistic director James Sewell. Since 1990, James Sewell Ballet has performed over 70 of