by Sierra Hitchcock | Feb 24, 2025 | Career, Company Life, Pointe+
Music and dancing so often go hand in hand that it can be hard to imagine one without the other, from piano accompaniment during class to the mournful oboe in Swan Lake. And many ballet companies have a whole team of people who work to make that music happen, whether...
by Avichai Scher | Oct 31, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Shannon Rugani is no stranger to opening night. As a former dancer with San Francisco Ballet for 11 years and a member of the original Broadway cast of An American in Paris, she’s performed in several world premieres. But when she takes a bow on opening night of...
by Anna Maples | Nov 26, 2018 | Health & Body
Do dancers’ brains react differently to music than other people’s, including those of serious musicians? In a recent study at the University of Helsinki, researchers observed the brain functions of 20 professional dancers, 20 professional musicians and 20...
by Anna Maples | Aug 12, 2018 | News
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. Houston Ballet Brings a World Premiere to Jacob’s Pillow August 15-18 , for the first time in almost four decades, Houston Ballet is appearing at Jacob’s Pillow,...
by Anna Maples | Aug 5, 2018 | News
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. Vail Dance Festival Races to the Finish Line This Sunday, Vail Dance Festival wraps up an eventful few weeks jam-packed with premieres, collaborations and guests. The final...
by Rachel Hellwig | Jan 11, 2018 | News, Videos, Viral Videos
Animal roles might not typically be what dancers dream of performing…but they’re oh-so-fun to watch. You can’t help falling under their spell (and perhaps aspiring to dance one someday). Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite furry and feathered...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Jul 3, 2016 | Company Life
We all know this feeling. Photo via Scot Dir. Symptoms : Your morning cup of coffee, or other stimulant of choice, feels like a distant memory, as does your New Year’s resolution to cross-train. (Guilty.) Diagnosis : A serious case of the Mondays. Complications...
by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 17, 2015 | Health & Body, Wellness
As a dancer, you’re used to having a close relationship with music in class and performance. But listening to your favorite songs outside the studio has its benefits, too. Below are three things music could do for you. 1. Speed Recovery Getty Images Next time...
