by Pointe Magazine | Jul 23, 2026 | The Latest
Save the date! We’re excited to announce that Pointe Live Classes & Conversations is returning to Chicago this summer on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Our Chicago event will take place at Joffrey Ballet of Chicago’s studios. Dancers will enjoy a series of...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 10, 2025 | Pointe+, Training
Canyon Concert Ballet soloist Naomi Langill grew up with a tight-knit group of classmates at Capitol Ballet Center in Sacramento, California. They were passionate about dance, and she deeply admired the juniors and seniors, including her older sister. “Feeding off of...
by Tim Podesta | Jun 18, 2025 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+, Training
“You look tired” is a phrase dancers hear far too often, and usually after they’ve already pushed past the point of exhaustion. But what if they could see fatigue coming, before it takes hold? Research shows that mismatches between training load and recovery are a...
by Sophie Bress | Mar 28, 2025 | Pointe+, Training
As a ballet student, you’ve likely had a teacher that just seems to be on your wavelength—their corrections and feedback style resonate, and their combinations are both fun and challenging. But sometimes, your teacher might be more difficult to connect with. Whether...
by Lindsay Martell | Mar 20, 2025 | Summer Study, Training
You may still be pulling on snow boots where you live, but we’re already dreaming of summer. And what better way to deep-dive into your ballet training than by going to a dance intensive specifically for adult students. Here are over three dozen (!) held in the U.S....
by Katherine Beard | Oct 8, 2024 | Career, Higher Ed, Pointe+, Training
Morgan Sanborn knew she wanted to join a ballet company. But it wasn’t until she attended a pedagogy lecture-demonstration at American Ballet Theatre’s Collegiate Summer Intensive that she realized that getting certified in ABT’s National Training Curriculum could...
by Gavin Larsen | May 31, 2024 | Pointe+, Training
Grace Li trained hard at her local studio all through high school, and by her senior year she was excited to take the next step towards a ballet career. But she and her parents knew higher education was also in her future. After Li applied to both colleges and trainee...
by Sierra Hitchcock | May 22, 2024 | Pointe+, Training
Many ballet students take the step of moving to a new country to continue their training. And while it’s not an uncommon story, like any new endeavor, it can have both its challenges and its highlights. Pointe spoke with three dancers about what their time training...