by Gavin Larsen | Nov 24, 2015 | Career, Everything "Nutcracker"
This story originally appeared in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Pointe. Here it comes—the annual Nutcracker marathon, a grueling race for the corps de ballet. But every year, a few young dancers face a surprising, yet thrilling, new test. With so many...
by Zachary Whittenburg | Sep 27, 2010 | Company Life
At the barre, Michael Sayre works hard to hide his hard work. The 15-year-old has vise-tight fifth positions, but the effort doesn’t affect his soft port de bras or precise épaulement. There are early signs of a danseur noble’s balance of power and finesse; 10 years...