Inside India Bradley’s Dance Bag

Inside India Bradley’s Dance Bag

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...
Inside Ye Feifei’s Dance Bag

Inside Ye Feifei’s Dance Bag

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...
Inside Miyesha McGriff’s Dance Bag

Inside Miyesha McGriff’s Dance Bag

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...
Inside Harper Watters’ Dance Bag

Inside Harper Watters’ Dance Bag

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...
Inside Mayara Magri’s Dance Bag

Inside Mayara Magri’s Dance Bag

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...
Inside Ricardo Rhodes’ Dance Bag

Inside Ricardo Rhodes’ Dance Bag

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...