by Melissa Garlock | May 13, 2026 | News, The Latest
This winter and spring, young dancers stepped into competition spotlights to earn awards, training opportunities, and even professional contracts. Each performance offered a glimpse of ballet’s next generation. The following roundup highlights some of the medalists...
by Pointe Magazine | May 27, 2025 | News, The Latest
Late winter and early spring brought opportunities for dancers to showcase their skills at ballet competitions. After spending weeks in preparation for their moment in the spotlight, the top participants walked away with prizes, scholarships, and even company...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 24, 2023 | Audition Advice, Pointe+, Training
Last month, at the ADC | IBC finals in St. Petersburg, Florida, I headed to a large hotel ballroom to observe the competition’s company audition class, the second held that week. The room was packed with teenage dancers, most of them approaching their high school...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 13, 2021 | News, The Latest, Training
When the coronavirus pandemic shut down the world in March of 2020, dance leaders acted quickly, exploring the possibilities of virtual training and performances. Ballet competitions were no exception. When Audrianna Broad, president and artistic director of the...