Britney Spears BSPEARSTIE021108_01.jpg As Britney Spears continues to put the pieces of her life back together, she returned to a familiar place yesterday - Millennium Dance Studio!

We caught the pop princess popping in for a quick practice. Of course, the way Britney loves her work, we weren't surprised when "a quick practice" turned into a few hours!

Britney also took the opportunity to introduce a few new elements to her dance-practice wardrobe, including some new fishnets and a new tie.

All the while, the paps were kept at bay by the cops working together with her new security force. (The guy really seems to be a pro, too - watch how coolly he puts on his shades to deflect the flashbulbs when he's trying to take Britney home!)

We're not going to act like we don't miss Brit - but we're pleased as punch to see her needs being looked after like this!