by Sophie Bress | Sep 3, 2024 | Digital Cover Star
To get to know Ballet West’s Katlyn Addison, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the principal dancer’s go-to barre spot, favorite football team, and the latest song that’s been playing in her head. What’s your favorite step and...
by Sophie Bress | Sep 3, 2024 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
Ballet West principal Katlyn Addison knows how to draw on different aspects of her artistry to assume the essence of every role. As the Firebird, energy emanates from her limbs, encasing the stage in her glow. As Juliet, she taps into a sweet shyness, her movements...
by Sophie Bress | May 24, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Watching Ballet West principal Katlyn Addison dance, it’s clear that music moves her. She has the ability to fill out each note, perfectly attuning herself to the cadences of the orchestra and using her steps to reveal smaller nuances in the score. But her dancing, it...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 26, 2022 | News, The Latest
Every December we’ve asked our writers to look back on some of the most memorable performances they’ve seen during the year. But with pandemic-related interruptions, cancellations and postponements keeping dancers offstage, we had to take a two-year hiatus. That’s why...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 11, 2021 | The Latest
Last week, Ballet West announced that first soloists Katlyn Addison and Hadriel Diniz have been promoted to principal artist. The news marks a historic moment for the company. Addison, who is Canadian, will be the first Black principal dancer in Ballet West’s...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | May 6, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. “Hamilton” Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler Makes His Ballet Debut in Tulsa As a three-time Tony Award winner for Best Choreography, Andy Blankenbuehler has...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 19, 2018 | Career, News, Profiles
Promotions season is well underway. Earlier this spring we covered exciting changes at Boston Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet; now we’re back with news from six more companies—English National Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Miami...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 14, 2018 | Profiles
Much of what Ballet West soloist Katlyn Addison carries around in her (two) dance bags has been repurposed. She wraps her toes in black hockey tape which her brother, a National Hockey League player in their home country of Canada, ships to her, and she keeps her...
