by Caitlin Valentine as told to Katie Slattery | May 21, 2024 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Caitlin Valentine has experienced nearly everything the ballet world can offer. After being handpicked by Fernando Bujones to join Orlando Ballet at age 16, she performed the leading role in nearly every classical ballet, had multiple works created on her, medaled in...
by Marcie Sillman | Feb 7, 2022 | Profiles, The Latest
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Noelani Pantastico gives her final performance on February 13, the culmination of her 25-year career. After she hangs up her pointe shoes, the ballerina will join the faculty at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Pantastico,...
by Jennifer Stahl For Dance Magazine | Jun 24, 2019 | News, Profiles
We all know dance careers are temporary. But this season, it feels like we’re saying goodbye to more stars than usual. Many have turned to social media to share their last curtain calls, thoughts on what it feels like to say farewell to performing, and insights...