by Catie Robinson | Feb 12, 2026 | Career, Company Life, Pointe+, Profiles
American-born dancer Sam Akins is already a world-traveler. Born in Alabama, he graduated from the School of American Ballet before joining the Los Angeles Ballet and then Alabama Ballet. In 2021, he became the first African American to dance with the Paris Opéra...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Dec 3, 2025 | News, The Latest
As we approach the new year, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your December 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments The Dutch National Ballet’s...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 23, 2024 | The Latest
Each December, we look back on all of the memorable performances we’ve attended over the course of the year. Here are 12 our writers were especially excited about in 2024, listed in chronological order. They range from impressive debuts to full-company achievements,...
by Catie Robinson | Jul 24, 2024 | Pointe+, Profiles
Australian Ballet coryphée Evie Ferris is an Aussie through and through. She’s also extraordinarily versatile. When she’s not performing classical and contemporary works with the company, she is part of another famous Australian performing group: The Wiggles. Dancing...
by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 6, 2023 | News, The Latest
As temperatures drop and hygge sets in, you may be in search of your newest post-rehearsal flick. Look no further than the latest addition to our beloved ballet movie repertoire, The Red Shoes: Next Step. Directed by Jesse Ahern and Joanna Samuel (Mad Max), the...
by Leila Lois | Jul 31, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Amber Scott has been a principal artist at The Australian Ballet since 2011. Her career highlights include dancing Odette/Odile with Adam Bull in Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake and partnering with guest artists David Hallberg, Robert Tewsley, and Damian Smith. She’s also a...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 7, 2023 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of career news—check out the latest dancer farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Miami City Ballet’s Dawn Atkins has been promoted to principal,...
by Amy Brandt | Oct 1, 2021 | News, The Latest
Updated on 10/15/21 Mark your calendars! World Ballet Day — the free livestream bonanza featuring ballet companies from across the globe — is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19. This year’s event, hosted by The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and The Royal...