by April Deocariza | Oct 25, 2022 | News, The Latest
Ballet is no stranger to the supernatural. Whether it’s the wilis of Giselle or the sylphs in La Sylphide, ballet productions have dabbled in the world of spirits for centuries. Now, ballet companies are leveraging the excitement of Halloween to drive today’s...
by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 16, 2022 | News, The Latest
Get ready for a flux of career news as companies kick off their 2022–23 seasons. From promotions and new positions to farewells and award winners, here are the ballet world’s latest updates. Virginia Johnson to Retire, Robert Garland to Succeed as DTH Artistic...
by Sponsored by Colorado Ballet Academy | Dec 16, 2021 | Summer Study, Training
The first company Ariel McCarty ever auditioned for was Colorado Ballet. At the time, she was working on rebuilding her strength after an illness, but artistic director Gil Boggs took the time to talk to McCarty personally after the audition. Wanting to help her reach...
by Sponsored by Colorado Ballet Academy | Dec 7, 2020 | Higher Ed, Summer Intensives
Let’s face it—2020 has been full of surprises. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the dance world to abide by social-distancing measures, ballet schools have had to create innovative approaches to delivering high-quality training. With that in mind, what...
by Laura Jaye Cramer | Oct 4, 2020 | Instagram, Profiles
It’s difficult to imagine The Nutcracker’s “Snow” scene becoming even more magical—but maybe that’s because you haven’t yet seen it featuring Leah McFadden as a sweet, dreamy Clara. Her dancing last season had no shortage of...
by Steve Sucato | Jun 3, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
In addition to cancelled shows, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted final performances for many retiring dancers. This week, Pointe is giving several retiring principals and soloists a chance to reflect on their careers and offer advice to the next generation....
by Josephine Lee | Dec 25, 2019 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Profiles, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop chats with Colorado Ballet’s Emily Speed to hear all about her pointe shoe...
by Laura Jaye Cramer | Dec 24, 2019 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
When talking about a role like Basilio in Don Quixote, it’s easy to throw around terms like “virtuosic” and “powerhouse.” “Cancer survivor” is less common, but so is Francisco Estevez, the unflappable 30-year-old Colorado...