by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 10, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
In September 2017, Gianna Reisen stepped into the limelight as the youngest choreographer New York City Ballet had ever commissioned. She was 18 years old. Her work, Composer’s Holiday, opened the door to later projects with Carolina Ballet, L.A. Dance Project, the...
by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 6, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your March 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments New York City Ballet has named former soloist Gilbert Bolden...
by Sponsored by Carolina Ballet | Dec 11, 2024 | Pre-Professional Profiles
Students in the School of Carolina Ballet’s highest division are poised to pull from the best of both worlds: The invite-only pre-professional division takes frequent classes with the company and occasionally joins them for rehearsals and performances. In the...
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 Kyra Laubacher | Apr 21, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
In the summer of 2017, Carolina Ballet founding artistic director Robert Weiss and renowned composer J. Mark Scearce huddled together at the back of an Italian restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. Riding the high of their successful 2016 world premiere ballet...
by Lindsay Martell | Jul 21, 2022 | Profiles
McKenzie Van Oss isn’t into labels. The edgy, exuberant soloist with Carolina Ballet sees herself as an evolving artist, with ballet and music taking center stage. “I don’t label myself as a ballerina or as a musician,” says Van Oss from her home in Raleigh, North...
by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 7, 2021 | News, Onstage
As the ballet world pushes into spring, companies across the country are adapting to the pandemic by premiering new digital works, wrapping up virtual seasons and engaging in artistic collaborations. Here are a few of the world-premiere digital programs on tap this...
by Steve Sucato | Jun 7, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
In addition to cancelled shows, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted final performances for many retiring dancers. Pointe is giving several retiring principals and soloists a chance to reflect on their careers and offer advice to the next generation. Carolina Ballet...