by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Is it possible for a ballet dancer to get both her dream job and her prince? This week’s episode of “Breaking Pointe,” titled “Love or Ballet,” would make it seem that in ballet, careers and relationships are two parts of life you...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Now that we’ve seen the first two episodes of The CW’s Breaking Pointe, I’m left feeling like the producers are missing the point. So far, at least. The show tries so hard to be dramatic. Which is understandable. They have to sell this to a...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
I’m all for behind-the-scenes peeks at the world of ballet, for moments that show dancers as humans rather than superhumans. But the dancers of “Breaking Pointe” are just so much more compelling when they’re dancing—when we can see them...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
“Breaking Pointe” is back, and with new characters. Thank goodness! The newbies help flesh out the show, and give the company more realistic depth. Chris Ruud is an especially welcome addition. He’s got a real personality, and as both a...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Are you ready to go back inside Ballet West? The second season of “Breaking Pointe” premieres on Monday—and we can’t wait. To tide you over the weekend, take a look at our photo essay, which follows a day in the life of Beckanne Sisk during filming...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
The season premiere of “Breaking Pointe” has just been moved up to July 22. We can hardly wait to find out what’s in store this time around. In the meantime, we’re fantasizing with our fingers crossed about a few things we hope to see: ...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
“Breaking Pointe” closed out the season last night heavy on the drama, light on the dancing. Although the finale ostensibly focused on the simultaneous excitement and let down during the close of a run, most of the episode concentrated on Katie’s...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
When Adam Sklute spoke to Pointe earlier this year about his company’s decision to participate in “Breaking Pointe,” he said one of the driving reasons behind allowing cameras into his studios was the opportunity to set “the record straight...