As we push into May, the ballet world presents another lineup of exciting digital performances. We’ve rounded up a few of the season finales, collaborations and special programs coming up this month. Check them out below! National Ballet of Canada Harrison James and Ben Rudisin in Jera Wolfe’s Soul. Courtesy NBoC This month, National Ballet […]
“What is that?” the TSA agent asked last year when I placed the giant circular bag onto the conveyer belt. “It’s a tutu—for ballet. You know…like The Nutcracker?” I was quick to explain. “Oh, I see. How do you plan on fitting it in the overhead compartment?” he asked skeptically. “Like a taco.” I then […]
With scores from Tchaikovsky to Aretha Franklin and dancers from French Guiana to Brazil, Collage Dance Collective is as rich in variety and culture as its local community. Establishing roots in Memphis, Tennessee, known for its blues and civil rights history, was an intentional move, says artistic director and co-founder Kevin Thomas. He moved the […]
I remember the first year that I competed at the Youth America Grand Prix. I was 17 years old and particularly excited to be participating in a competition that focused on ballet. First up for my age group was classical, where I danced Kitri’s Act I variation showing off all of my strengths: personality, speed […]
Earlier this month we learned that former comp star and current UC Berkeley student Miko Fogarty will be giving a TEDx talk in March about her path from ballet to college. This news got us thinking about some of our favorite ballet TED talks from years past. Check out our top eight now! Michaela DePrince: […]
Ballerina Raven Wilkinson passed away on Monday at her home in New York City at age 83. Wilkinson is best known as the first African American woman to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and as a cherished mentor to Misty Copeland. Raven Wilkinson presenting Misty Copeland with the Dance Magazine Award […]
Dancers are famously resourceful and particular when it comes to the products that they keep around to get them through the day. And we all know where those items live: the dance bag. While most dance bags are filled with basics like leotards, pointe shoes, Therabands and granola bars, we rounded up some of the […]
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. Nashville Ballet dancer Kayla Rowser is one organized woman—her teal Lug bag is full of compartments. “That’s why I love it,” says Rowser. “I need a pocket for every little thing so that I can easily get to the bottom of my bag during […]