Kirsten Evans

Kirsten Evans is a freelance artist, dancer, and writer based in NYC and Providence, RI. She danced professionally at Festival Ballet Providence (now Ballet RI) for 13 years, performing a wide repertoire of principal roles in both classical and contemporary works including those by George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, Trey McIntyre, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. in 2019, Kirsten graduated summa cum laude from Providence College with a BA in Journalism. She is also the founder and director of the dance/music collaborative Revolve Dance Project.

Jonathan Klein holds Emily Hayes up in the air as she arches back, tucking her left leg into passé as she bends her right knee around his ribcage. She holds her hands close to her collarbone and looks out over her right shoulder. Hayes wears a long, blue polka-dotted dress with a large slit up the middle, a dark leotard underneath and pink pointe shoes. Klein wears a dark jacket and white tights.

Career

From Ballet to Business: Jonathan Klein and Emily Hayes Launch Their Own Skin Care Company

Kirsten Evans

Alexandra Jones and Lindsey Donnell do a piqué first arabesque on pointe facing into each other in a large dance studio, with Jones on the left and Donnell on the right. Jones wears a royal blue leotard with pink tights pulled over it, pink legwarmers and pink pointe shoes. Donnell wears a royal blue high-neck leotard, a short black ballet skirt, and brown pointe shoes. They look out towards the camera and smile.

Career

Two DTH Dancers Come Full-Circle Through Mentorship

Kirsten Evans

Above view of multi-ethnic group of people enjoying a Thanksgiving feast. They clink glasses and have plates full of food. Dishes of casseroles, potatoes and more are scattered across the tabletop.

Career

With Busy Nutcracker Schedules, Dancers Create Their Own Thanksgiving Traditions

Kirsten Evans

Dawn Atkins takes a deep penché arabesque in croisé on pointe with her right leg raised and her arms out to the side. Stanislav Olshanskyi stands behind her and slightly to her left in a tendu second, holding onto her wrists to help support her. Atkins wears a mint green tutu with a pink skirt, while Olshanskyi wears white tights and a mint green tunic. Behind them onstage, a boy and girl in costumes sit at a table piled with sweets and cakes, watching.

Career

Miami City Ballet’s Dawn Atkins Looks Forward to Her First Season as Principal Dancer

Kirsten Evans

Sarah Lapointe performs onstage in a purple tutu and crown. She smiles and stands in sus-sous on pointe with her right foot front and her arms lifted up into a V shape. Behind her the stage is dark and lit in purple, with a warm spotlight on a dancer as Sleeping Beauty lying down on a bed in the background. Two clusters of dancers sit on the floor as if asleep.

Career

From Dancer to Physical Therapist: A Future and an Established PT Discuss This Common Career Transition

Kirsten Evans

Wendy Whelan, wearing a coral colored V-neck and black pants, leans against a barre in a crowded dance studio and lifts her right arm as she leads a ballet class. Dancers in various dancewear are shown in the mirror, practicing balances and stretching.

Career

Women Leaders Offer Their Advice for Dancers Aspiring to Be Directors

Kirsten Evans

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