by Cadence Neenan | Nov 15, 2020 | Career, Profiles
Betsy McBride has already had the dance career many bunheads dream of. For eight years, she danced with Texas Ballet Theater, where she rose to principal, before joining American Ballet Theatre in 2015. She’s performed featured roles in Giselle, Don Quixote,...
by Marissa DeSantis | May 28, 2019 | Career, Profiles
If you keep a close eye on Instagram, you’ll have noticed a long list of American Ballet Theatre dancers posting shots wearing unusual leotards accompanied by the hashtag “#momtard.” And if your sleuthing skills are particularly superior,...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Dec 20, 2018 | Profiles
Alberto Pretto, a dancer with the all-male comedy troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, keeps his two dance bags stuffed with extra practice clothes, tutus and props. “I’m a total bag lady,” he says. While rehearsing as his Trocks alter ego,...
by Marissa DeSantis | Dec 11, 2018 | Just for fun
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re still in need of the right gift for the ballerina on your list, we’ve got you covered. From every day essentials like a new leotard, to gifts that are slightly more unexpected (but still practical!) like...
by Helen Hope | Aug 29, 2018 | Editors' List: The Goods
“Ballet pink” tights and palest-pink slippers. “Nude” fabrics that match only the lightest of skin tones. Unfortunately, many dancewear staples have historically been available only in a single “flesh tone” that tended to exclude...
by Helen Hope | Aug 29, 2018 | Editors' List: The Goods
“Ballet pink” tights and palest-pink slippers. “Nude” fabrics that match only the lightest of skin tones. Unfortunately, many dancewear staples have historically been available only in a single “flesh tone” that tended to exclude...
by Marissa DeSantis | Aug 2, 2018 | Just for fun, Trending
Bored with your daily ballet bun? We found the easiest way to amp up your studio look, courtesy of luxe leotard line Côté Cour. At a recent photo shoot for the brand’s newest designs, we noticed that New York City Ballet dancers (and...
by Marissa DeSantis | Aug 2, 2018 | Trending
Bored with your daily ballet bun? We found the easiest way to amp up your studio look, courtesy of luxe leotard line Côté Cour. At a recent photo shoot for the brand’s newest designs, we noticed that New York City Ballet dancers (and...