by Lydia Murray | Oct 31, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
New York City Ballet corps member India Bradley’s description of her dance bag—a medium-sized Bottega Veneta tote—sounds like she’s talking about a trusted friend. “She’s vegan,” Bradley says of the bag, adding that it fits three pairs of pointe shoes, with room...
by Lydia Murray | Aug 1, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
American Ballet Theatre principal Christine Shevchenko’s dance bag keeps her prepared on the go. “I’m obsessed with Tumi foldout bags,” she says. They’ve been a favorite of hers for years. “They zip up into a little pocket. We travel so much, so I use one of...
by Lydia Murray | Jun 12, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
National Ballet of Canada principal Genevieve Penn Nabity’s dance bag is a trove of mementos. She carries an L.L. Bean Boat & Tote, given to her as an apprentice by Ballet Club Relevé, an NBoC donor group. “It’s perfect,” she says. “It stands up on its...
by Lydia Murray | Mar 28, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles, Show and Tell
Hong Kong Ballet principal Ye Feifei likes to keep her dance bag simple and organized. What items help her the most? “My roller and ball, especially for the feet,” she says with a laugh. “I need them every hour!” When packing for a tour, Feifei is a minimalist. One of...
by Lydia Murray | Feb 14, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag. “It’s from Kansas City,” she says, describing the tote as a comforting memento of her Missouri hometown. But she’s always on the lookout...
by Lydia Murray | Nov 21, 2022 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Dancer. Activist. Style maverick. Digital creator. Houston Ballet member Harper Watters is all of the above. He made history as the company’s first Black, queer first soloist in 2021, and his rise has only continued. Naturally, his dance bag reflects his values—and...
by Lydia Murray | Oct 19, 2022 | Profiles
After 10 seasons with The Royal Ballet, Brazilian-born principal dancer Mayara Magri knows what she wants in a pointe shoe, but embraces flexibility. Her current pair has had 37 modifications. In the company, “We are lucky enough to be able to customize our shoes—the...
by Lydia Murray | Jul 22, 2022 | Profiles
Sarasota Ballet principal Ricardo Rhodes is known for his dependability as much as his artistry. Both qualities are represented by an unusual style staple: a safety pin, which he always wears on his dance shirt or pants in rehearsals. “I think it started when I wanted...