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Harnessing Halloween: Ballet Companies Are Using Classic Scary Stories to Attract Audiences

Harnessing Halloween: Ballet Companies Are Using Classic Scary Stories to Attract Audiences

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...
As Seasons Begin, Check Out the Latest Career Announcements and Updates

As Seasons Begin, Check Out the Latest Career Announcements and Updates

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...
Colorado Ballet’s Ariel McCarty Shares Her Journey From Summer Study to Company Life

Colorado Ballet’s Ariel McCarty Shares Her Journey From Summer Study to Company Life

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...
Colorado Ballet Academy Offers Exceptional Training, No Matter the Format

Colorado Ballet Academy Offers Exceptional Training, No Matter the Format

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...
2020 Stars of the Corps: Colorado Ballet's Leah McFadden

2020 Stars of the Corps: Colorado Ballet's Leah McFadden

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...
After 23-Year Career, Colorado Ballet's Chandra Kuykendall Hopes for Onstage Closure

After 23-Year Career, Colorado Ballet's Chandra Kuykendall Hopes for Onstage Closure

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....
Pro Pointe Shoe Hacks From Colorado Ballet's Emily Speed

Pro Pointe Shoe Hacks From Colorado Ballet's Emily Speed

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...
Standouts of 2019: Colorado Ballet's Francisco Estevez in "Don Quixote"

Standouts of 2019: Colorado Ballet's Francisco Estevez in "Don Quixote"

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...
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