by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | News, The Latest
As 2025 draws to a close, the team at Pointe is reflecting on some of the stories we enjoyed working on this year and pulling back the curtain on how they came to life. From our interviews with top stars to rising talent and coverage of major moments in ballet, here...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | Just for fun, News, The Latest
Every year, we ask our readers to tell us about their favorite professional ballet performances. From narrative full-lengths to more intimate small groups, a variety of productions made this year’s list. Thank you to everyone who nominated, whether via email or...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Dec 3, 2025 | News, The Latest
As we approach the new year, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your December 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments The Dutch National Ballet’s...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 8, 2025 | Digital Cover Star, The Latest
To get to know Clara Ruf Maldonado a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist’s favorite ballets, her pointe shoe specifications, what she’s watching on Netflix, and more. What is...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 2, 2025 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
Something happens when you watch Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist Clara Ruf Maldonado perform: You find yourself leaning in as she draws you into the story. In Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, which the company performed last spring, every expression reads...