by Madison Skahill For Dance Spirit | Feb 17, 2020 | Career, Profiles
Their technique might seem effortless onstage, but even the most seasoned ballet professionals have that one step that still drives them crazy. We asked five principal dancers to open up about the skills they still find challenging, and how they’re working to...
by Josephine Lee | Sep 18, 2018 | Profiles, Training, Viral Videos
Earlier this summer, we followed master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop as she made her on a pointe shoe fitting tour around the West Coast and California. Now she’s back, this time on a 45-day tour from California to...
by Pointe Magazine | Nov 24, 2015 | Profiles
This story originally appeared in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Pointe. What left us breathless and wanting more. Carrie Imler & Jonathan Porretta Perfectly matched: Poretta and Imler in Forsythe’s In the middle, somewhat elevated. Photo by Angela...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 20, 2014 | Ask Amy, Technique, Training
This story originally appeared in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Pointe. I don’t have very long legs, but I want to maximize my line. Is it okay to create an illusion, or should I just work honestly with what I have? —Amanda There’s nothing wrong...