by Charlotte Barnett | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
A dancer’s job is rarely ever just to dance. They are also fitness experts, on-the-fly seamstresses, makeup artists and social media managers. On top of this, many are also taking on the role of “brand ambassador.” This title can mean a lot of...
by Nile Cappello For Dance Spirit | Jun 15, 2020 | The Latest, Training
Implicit bias and racial stereotyping are rampant in the dance world . That’s a fact dancers of color have always known. But the anti-racism protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd—protests whose effects have reverberated through a myriad of...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 8, 2020 | Dance Spirit, Instagram, News, The Latest
Updated on June 12, 2020 Last year, in a segment on “The Today Show” on diverse shades of pointe shoes, Dance Theatre of Harlem artistic director Virginia Johnson reflected on the groundbreaking 1970’s-era performance, when DTH founder Arthur...
by Jacquelyn Long | Jul 4, 2016 | Company Life
From June 24–July 10, Houston Ballet is embarking on its biggest tour yet to Melbourne, Australia, hometown of artistic director Stanton Welch. Pointe asked demi-soloist Jacquelyn Long to keep a diary of her experiences. Madeline Skelly and Natalie Varnum at the...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Mar 14, 2016 | Company Life
What color is a flesh-toned technique shoe? Usually it’s a light tan, which doesn’t leave much wiggle room for dancers with darker skin. While it’s common for dancers to pancake their shoes to match their skin tone, the fact that...