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...
by Kyra Laubacher | May 27, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Last spring, Houston Ballet soloist Danbi Kim walked into a routine fitting and was surprised to see an ornate gold tutu from Raymonda hanging from the rack. She was even more surprised when the costumer asked her to try it on; at the time, the company was performing...