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Chantelle Pianetta’s Unconventional Path to Principal Dancer, Two Decades in the Making

Chantelle Pianetta as told to Avichai Scher

A group of eight male dancers are shown mid-lift onstage. One dancer is midair above the heads of the others, facing the audience with his legs straight and arms in a V above is head, while the rest of the dancers prepare to catch him. All wear medium grey tights and a grey two-toned top that is long-sleeved on one arm and sleeveless on the other.

New York City Center’s 2026 Fall for Dance Festival Features Ballet, World Premieres, and More

Amelia Bickel

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, Misty Copeland splits her legs in a sauté with her arms in high arabesque. She wears a long, couture gray gown. On the right, Nia Sioux kicks both legs in the air (with one tucked into passé) with one arm lifted and the other reaching down to the floor, using her flat palm for support. She wears a short black dress. Their respective initials (MC and NS) partially cover each photo.

Listen to Misty Copeland and Nia Sioux Exchange Voice Notes Courtesy of a New Company: Sisters

Kyra Laubacher for Dance Spirit

This August: Pointe Live Classes & Conversations for Adults in NYC

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A woman poses in first arabesque outside in a pool.

How Ballet Exercises in the Water Can Benefit Your Technique

Julia Mary Register

A group of ballet dancers pose in tendu croisé derriere during a ballet class in a large dance studio.

Pointe Live Classes & Conversations 2026 Is Heading to Philadelphia on July 12

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A collage of two images side-by-side. On the right, a black and white photo shows a group of men and women posing on the staircase of an ocean liner. On the right, a colorful vintage souvenir program with illustrations of four ballerinas and the words The American Ballet in black lettering along the top.

Looking Back on American Ballet Caravan’s Intrepid 1941 South American Tour

Meryl Cates

Carraig New blows a horn while Ángel Ramírez stands next to him with a sword. Corps dancers look on behind them. They wear medieval style costumes.

4 Pros on Their Nondance Off-Season Gigs

Stav Ziv for Dance Magazine

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