by Nancy Wozny | Sep 8, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Profiles
To get to know Tyler Donatelli a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the Houston Ballet principal’s dream roles, favorite snacks, pre-performance routine, and more. What is your favorite part of class? Going...
by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 3, 2026 | 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 September 2026 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments At Boston Ballet, Francisco Schilereff has moved up to...
by Nancy Wozny | Sep 1, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
During the debut of Stereo is King at Houston Ballet last March, you could almost hear the banter between choreographer Stanton Welch, AM (Member of the Order of Australia), and newly appointed principal Tyler Donatelli. With her swinging blond ponytail, Donatelli...
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...