by April Deocariza For Dance Teacher | Jun 17, 2021 | The Latest
Michael “Mikey” Cusumano was a rising star at American Ballet Theatre in the 1990s, joining the company at 15 years old and dancing principal roles by age 16. But the high pressure of ballet proved detrimental to his emotional and mental well-being....
by Lydia Murray | May 31, 2021 | The Latest
On June 4, dance into Pride Month with PBS’ premiere of American Masters’ Ballerina Boys, a documentary about the all-male comedic ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The film follows the legendary troupe on tour in the Carolinas—a focal...
by Lauren Warnecke | Sep 8, 2020 | Career, Company Life, Instagram, The Latest
In her teens, Lauren Flower realized she was different. Originally from Fresno, California, Flower moved to Arizona and trained with Tucson Regional Ballet and the school at Ballet Arts Tucson before accepting a scholarship with Houston Ballet II. It was in Houston...