For many dancers, the International Ballet Competition in Varna is the ultimate test of technique and artistry. In ballet, a gold from Varna is just as prestigious as all those medals Michael Phelps has hanging around his neck. Congrats to Americans Brooklyn Mack and Miko Fogarty, who both just had incredible showings at the […]
The Boston International Ballet Competition completed its second edition last week with stunning performances and a surprise award. In case you missed it, here are the highlights: 1. Brooklyn Mack isn’t just a remarkable jumper. He can fly. After spending more time in the air than touching the stage in the Diana and Acteon […]
The Boston International Ballet Competition is back for a second round. Founder Valentina Kozlova just announced the event will be held from June 12 to 17 this year. The former Bolshoi and New York City Ballet principal describes BIBC as less of a competition than a “celebration of young talent.” That might sound like overly-idealized […]
After retiring from her illustrious career dancing for then directing the Finnish National Ballet, Doris Laine wasn’t about to take up knitting. Instead, she created the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. Now in its seventh iteration, HIBC will accept 100 promising young dancers to fly to Finland to compete this summer. Applications are open until January […]
Since Pointe previewed its June/July cover at a special event last week at Brooklyn’s MoCADA Museum, the internet has been abuzz. The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and Jezebel have all picked it up. Not to boast, but the image says it all: The three cover ballerinas—Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ashley Murphy, Cedar Lake Contemporary […]