When choreographer Christopher Williams was 20, he saw Matthew Bourne’s reimagining of Swan Lake with its corps of all-male swans. The performance, he says, made him burst into tears and think, “I must do something like this someday.” Williams’ dream will be realized June 28–July 3 as The Joyce Theater hosts his program of reimagined […]
Our friends at Dance Magazine announced their annual “25 to Watch” list earlier this week. The round-up features emerging dancers, choreographers and companies you should know, spanning multiple dance genres. And, of course, we can’t help but feel excited about those from the ballet world. Read on to learn more about them, then be sure to read […]
As in-person auditions for summer intensives once again start to crowd your calendar, the multitude of choices can feel overwhelming. Should you return to a program you loved in the “before times,” or try someplace new? Is it better to go for a small, nurturing program, or try your luck with a prestigious big-name school? […]
Planning a major gala during a global pandemic is no easy feat—but don’t say that to Dame Darcey Bussell. In an amazingly short time, the former Royal Ballet principal and “Strictly Come Dancing” judge has curated a historic evening to support the dance industry in her home country. The British Ballet Charity Gala will bring […]
When people think ballet, they think elegance and grace—pretty tutus and pink shoes. Yet the plots of some of the most famous ballets could rival any Hollywood horror flick. Most ballet companies have their Nutcracker in the wintertime, and a fun story ballet in the spring, but what about #SpookySzn? We’re ranking the *spookiest* ballets […]
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. NYCB Presents a World Premiere by Alexei Ratmansky New York City Ballet’s winter season continues this week with a world premiere by Alexei Ratmansky titled Voices. His sixth work for NYCB, the ballet is set to a selection of pieces from “Voices […]
Over the past 12 days, we’ve been releasing our Standout Performances of 2019. Now, just hours before 2019 comes to an end, we’re sharing what our readers loved this year. We were flooded with responses, so we’re highlighting 10 of your submissions (plus an extra 15 honorable mentions). Read on for Pointe readers’ favorite companies, […]
Ballet competitions are an exciting part of any dancer’s career. Yet while scholarships, prize money, job offers and the prestige that comes with winning a medal are compelling incentives to participate in one, they’re not the only benefits. In fact, many dancers who go home empty-handed still look fondly on the experience and go on […]