by Lucy Van Cleef | Aug 3, 2021 | Career
Have you ever watched a dancer perform a particular variation over and over again, trying to pinpoint what makes their performance so special? Have you pored over books or magazines to learn about their paths to success? So many of us look up to the amazing dancers...
by Candice Thompson | May 10, 2020 | Training, Wellness
In the summer of 2017, Ana Denton received a direct message from a prominent dance photographer. Denton did not know him, though she was familiar with his photography. At first, he was curious to know where she lived and expressed interest in traveling down to her in...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Apr 15, 2020 | Profiles, Viral Videos
After many weeks stuck at home, it can be easy give into feelings of frustration. But when Boston Ballet principals Lia Cirio and Paul Craig realized that their jobs would be put on hold, they were determined to use this time creatively, and decided to see only each...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Oct 21, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. World Ballet Day 2019 Is Here! Like us, you might feel like every day is World Ballet Day, but that doesn’t mean we’re not excited for the all-day live stream event...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Apr 24, 2019 | Career
Pre-professional ballet students know this to be true: Training comes first; everything else fits when—or if—it can. Are the sacrifices pre-professional ballet dancers make to pursue a highly competitive career worth it? Four professionals weigh in. Jim...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 23, 2019 | News, Profiles, Viral Videos
We love it when our favorite dancers are tapped to star in other artists’ projects. When Boston-based violinist and songwriter Josh Knowles started mulling over video ideas for his new single “Same,” the first released song of his upcoming album this...
by April Deocariza | Jan 31, 2019 | Career, Profiles
Jeffrey Cirio ‘s meteoric rise is what dreams are made of. A Pennsylvania native, he joined Boston Ballet in 2009 and quickly rose up the ranks to principal dancer by 2012. While he felt Boston was “home,” he left to join American Ballet Theatre as a...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 25, 2018 | Career, Profiles, Trending
A dancer’s dressing room is often her “home away from home.” We went backstage with Boston Ballet principal Lia Cirio, San Francisco Ballet principal Frances Chung and Richmond Ballet dancer Cody Beaton to see how they personalize their space and get...