by Natalie Varnum | Nov 1, 2018 | Profiles, Viral Videos
Last week, Houston Ballet toured artistic director Stanton Welch’s Swan Lake to Dubai, making it the first American company to ever dance at the Dubai Opera House. Demi soloist Natalie Varnum covered this historic tour for Pointe through a series of vlogs,...
by Marissa DeSantis | Aug 23, 2018 | Just for fun
With the surplus of ballet festivals happening around the world these past few months, it’s obvious that there’s really no such thing as summer break for the pros. But between the red-eye flights and onstage performances, our favorite stars still found...
by Marissa DeSantis | Aug 23, 2018 | Company Life
With the surplus of ballet festivals happening around the world these past few months, it’s obvious that there’s really no such thing as summer break for the pros. But between the red-eye flights and onstage performances, our favorite stars still found...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 26, 2018 | Profiles, Trending
You might be used to throwing on a leotard, tights and warm-ups each day, but now it’s summer, and your schedule is different. Whether you’re trying to dress to impress for a day off at your intensive or you’re packing for a much-needed vacation...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jul 18, 2017 | Profiles, Studio to Street
“I’m kind of a collector of clothes,” says Natalie Varnum. The Houston Ballet corps member turned a spare room in her home into a walk-in closet and fills it with eccentric pieces. “I love big, clear oversized sunglasses; or a high-waisted...
by Madeline Schrock | Jun 15, 2017 | Profiles
While we know you practically live in your leos and tights (and a tightly wound bun), summer is the perfect time to literally let your hair down and show off your style outside the studio. Not sure where to start? Take a page from these pro dancers’ ensembles....
by Amy Brandt | Jul 10, 2016 | Company Life
From left: Me, Madeline Skelly and Natalie Varnum From June 24–July 10, Houston Ballet is embarking on its biggest tour yet to Melbourne, Australia, hometown of artistic director Stanton Welch. Pointe asked demi-soloist Jacquelyn Long to keep a diary of her...