by April Deocariza | May 24, 2024 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
The past five years have been busy for Tulsa Ballet’s Jun Masuda. Not only has he been adjusting to life in the U.S. after graduating from Monaco’s Académie Princesse Grace in 2019, he’s also enjoyed a dazzling ascent from Tulsa Ballet II to principal dancer. Masuda...
by Caitlin Valentine as told to Katie Slattery | May 21, 2024 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Caitlin Valentine has experienced nearly everything the ballet world can offer. After being handpicked by Fernando Bujones to join Orlando Ballet at age 16, she performed the leading role in nearly every classical ballet, had multiple works created on her, medaled in...
by Katherine Beard | Oct 6, 2023 | Audition Advice, Career, Pointe+
In early 2020, Sophie Williams was about to embark on a supplemental contract performing with English National Ballet. But as the COVID-19 pandemic began forcing many ballet companies to cancel performances, Williams’ position fell through. Determined to find...
by Alexandra Martin | Sep 27, 2023 | Career, Pointe+
If you’re a professional dancer or early in your teaching career, you may be wondering how to get into guest teaching—especially during breaks throughout the year and in the summer when companies are off and schools are in summer intensive mode. But where do you...
by Avichai Scher | Sep 8, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Gigs and guest appearances are usually opportunities to show off your strengths or a signature role. But why not take a risk? Debuting a role outside of one’s home company can be a huge career benefit: It allows you to work with a director who may see you differently,...
by Pointe Magazine | Aug 23, 2023 | Career, Higher Ed, Pointe+, Training
Last month, we hosted our first Pointe Live! Classes and Conversations event in New York City. International guest artist and former American Ballet Theatre principal Sarah Lane and Alonzo King LINES Ballet dancer Adji Cissoko taught a series of inspiring master...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Jun 21, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
An understanding of nutrition science is fundamental to a ballet dancer’s performance and, arguably, just as important as building technique and crafting artistry. But when it comes to learning about nutrition, most dancers don’t know where to start. To support your...
by Haley Hilton | May 10, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Training
New York City Ballet principal Indiana Woodward remembers feeling equal parts nervous and excited during her dress rehearsal as Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty this past winter season. It’s a challenging role, and when she began the sequence of attitude promenades and...