by Kyra Laubacher for Dance Spirit | Sep 4, 2026 | News, The Latest
Imagine recording a humble voice note expressing your deepest admiration and gratitude for your biggest dance role model. Now imagine sending that voice note—and getting one in return with that role model’s encouragement and advice. Sisters Justice and Nia Faith...
by Kyra Laubacher | Aug 3, 2026 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Throughout her career, Misty Copeland has advocated for a future in ballet that makes room for more: more voices, more backgrounds, more questions, and more opportunities. Heading into her first curated program, for the annual Ballet Festival at New York City’s Joyce...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | Just for fun, News, The Latest
Every year, we ask our readers to tell us about their favorite professional ballet performances. From narrative full-lengths to more intimate small groups, a variety of productions made this year’s list. Thank you to everyone who nominated, whether via email or...
by Kyra Laubacher | Oct 9, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Yesterday, Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre, The Misty Copeland Foundation, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced that Copeland’s farewell performance at ABT’s Fall Gala on Wednesday, October 22, will be live streamed to Lincoln Center’s Alice...
by Lydia Murray For Dance Magazine | Oct 6, 2025 | Career, News, Onstage, Profiles, The Latest
Reflecting on Misty Copeland’s Legacy as She Prepares to Retire From American Ballet Theatre As Misty Copeland’s groundbreaking career with American Ballet Theatre comes to an end, she’s feeling contemplative. “I think back to my first tour with ABT and it feels...
by Catie Robinson for Dance Spirit | Sep 22, 2025 | News, The Latest
For young dancers, having a mentor can be a lifesaver. But not every student has access to that one dancer at the studio with the perfect advice for every situation—the kind of wisdom that comes from lived experience. American Ballet Theatre principal Misty Copeland...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 4, 2025 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your July 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments The Royal Ballet’s Harris Bell, Isabel Lubach, Viola Pantuso,...
by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 8, 2024 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s ballet roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Amy Watson. Photo courtesy Royal Danish Ballet. The Royal...