#TBT: Marianela Nuñez in Sylvia (2008)

#TBT: Marianela Nuñez in Sylvia (2008)

The Royal Ballet principal Marianela Nuñez exudes femininity and strength. It’s no surprise, then, that her interpretation of the mythological huntress Sylvia, an independent, cunning young woman, is spot on. In this 2008 clip of the ballet choreographed...
The Royal Ballet Is Heading To Your Movie Theater

The Royal Ballet Is Heading To Your Movie Theater

If you, like many of us here at Pointe, wish you could have seen Royal Ballet star Zenaida Yanowsky’s retirement performance on June 7, you’re in luck. The Royal will screen a recording of it in select movie theaters across the U.S. starting Sunday, June...
#TBT: Marianela Nuñez in Sylvia (2008)

Happy Birthday to a Ballet Legend

Sir Anthony Dowell, principal dancer at The Royal Ballet from 1966 to 1984 and director of the company from 1986 to 2001, celebrates his 70th birthday this Saturday, February 16th. A strong and masterful technical dancer, Dowell created the role of Oberon in Frederick...