by Marissa DeSantis | Nov 15, 2018 | Profiles, Studio to Street
In and out of the studio, BalletX’s Skyler Lubin pays as much attention to the quality of her clothing as she does the style. “I like brands like Yumiko and Adidas when I’m dancing because they have cute designs, but they hold up well, too,”...
by Marissa DeSantis | Oct 4, 2018 | Profiles, Trending
Officially joining the ranks of ballerinas-turned-designers is The Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward. Working with Canadian activewear brand Lululemon (whose leggings earned them a cult following), Hayward will be releasing a limited-edition collection...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Sep 25, 2018 | Trending
While we love fall’s crisp air, pumpkin spice treats, and, of course, the official start of the ballet season, there are some downsides. Cooler weather means that unfortunately it’s no longer practical to throw on shorts over your leotard and pretend...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Sep 25, 2018 | Just for fun, Profiles, Trending
While we love fall’s crisp air, pumpkin spice treats, and, of course, the official start of the ballet season, there are some downsides. Cooler weather means that unfortunately it’s no longer practical to throw on shorts over your leotard and pretend...
by Marissa DeSantis | Jul 24, 2018 | Profiles, Studio to Street
Though she’s more at home in a leotard and tights, BalletNext’s Violetta Komyshan is no stranger to red carpet glamour. Often attending award shows alongside her boyfriend, actor Ansel Elgort, Komyshan prefers to style herself. “I love dressing...
by Marissa DeSantis | May 22, 2018 | Profiles
How do you make a leotard line stand out when there are so many options? Erica Sabatini, a former soloist with Carolina Ballet, makes it look easy with her pairing of architectural designs and bright colors. Before officially launching Côté Cour in 2015,...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Feb 13, 2018 | Career, News, Profiles
A company’s corps de ballet is rarely the pool from which title roles are plucked. Yet New York City Ballet seems to buck convention, especially for its full-length production of Peter Martins’ Romeo + Juliet. When it debuted back in 2007, the ballet...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Sep 28, 2017 | Profiles, Viral Videos
Last night was New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. Billed as “Uniting the Worlds of Ballet and Fashion,” the event paired choreographers with high fashion designers. Chaired by known...