by Amy Brandt | Oct 12, 2016 | Career, Profiles, Technique
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2016 issue of Pointe. In August Bournonville’s 1836 ballet La Sylphide, every gesture has meaning. The National Ballet of Canada’s Jurgita Dronina talks about her first time portraying the Sylphide. As...
by Laura Cappelle | Jul 31, 2014 | Career, Profiles
What qualities do you admire most in other dancers? Nowadays there are so many dancers who jump, turn, have high extensions, a beautiful body. But quality is much more than ability, because you can always hide your physical flaws: It’s musicality, artistry, port...