by Nancy Wozny | Jun 8, 2026 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Over the past few years, Houston Ballet soloist Jacquelyn Long has been steadily growing her presence as a choreographer while regularly dancing lead roles. Since 2018, Long has created several works, but Illuminate, her 2023 breakout ballet for the company, revealed...
by Jenny Block | Apr 13, 2026 | News, The Latest
Ben Stevenson, the former longtime artistic director of Houston Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater, passed away on March 29, just a week shy of his 90th birthday. He leaves behind a legacy that feels like a multitude of lifetimes. “He did some film and danced for...
by Amy Brandt | Jan 22, 2026 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Known for her powerhouse dancing, Tyler Donatelli has been a fixture at Houston Ballet since joining its second company in 2013. Originally from Huntington Beach, California, Donatelli has steadily risen through Houston Ballet’s ranks, with a promotion to principal in...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Jan 13, 2026 | News, The Latest
Happy New Year, readers! As ever, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your first roster roundup of 2026. Promotions and Appointments Houston Ballet’s Tyler...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | Just for fun, News, The Latest
Every year, we ask our readers to tell us about their favorite professional ballet performances. From narrative full-lengths to more intimate small groups, a variety of productions made this year’s list. Thank you to everyone who nominated, whether via email or...
by Catie Robinson | Dec 12, 2025 | Company Life, Dance History, Everything "Nutcracker", Pointe+
By December, dancers might already be feeling Nutcracker-music fatigue. Not only have they heard it for weeks in the studio, but it’s also prolific in holiday commercials and Christmas playlists. But did you know that Tchaikovsky’s initial handwritten plans included...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 4, 2025 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your July 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments The Royal Ballet’s Harris Bell, Isabel Lubach, Viola Pantuso,...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jun 6, 2025 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your June 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments In May, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre celebrated the promotions of...
