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Helen Pickett on Choreographing Emma Bovary at The National Ballet of Canada

Helen Pickett on Choreographing Emma Bovary at The National Ballet of Canada

by Kathleen Smith | Nov 13, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest

Helen Pickett is a happy camper. When we speak over Zoom, she is in the final weeks of creating a new work for the National Ballet of Canada, Emma Bovary—her first commission for the company. The 60-minute contemporary ballet focuses on the flawed and tragic heroine...
Siphesihle November Shares His Typical Daily Routine

Siphesihle November Shares His Typical Daily Routine

by Linnea Swarting | Sep 20, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles

National Ballet of Canada principal Siphesihle November draws people in with his natural charisma. His sense of artistry in dance, choreography, and fashion have been recognized around the world and rewarded with opportunities, like choreographing a fashion show at...
3 Dancers Who Debuted Major Principal Roles Outside Their Home Company

3 Dancers Who Debuted Major Principal Roles Outside Their Home Company

by Avichai Scher | Sep 8, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles

Gigs and guest appearances are usually opportunities to show off your strengths or a signature role. But why not take a risk? Debuting a role outside of one’s home company can be a huge career benefit: It allows you to work with a director who may see you differently,...
Saying Goodbye to a Role: Guillaume Côté Reflects on His Last Romeo

Saying Goodbye to a Role: Guillaume Côté Reflects on His Last Romeo

by Guillaume Côté As Told To Gavin Larsen | Aug 3, 2023 | Career, Company Life, Dream Role, Pointe+

Over the course of a dancer’s career, ballets come and go as fleetingly as the effervescent nature of dance itself. So it’s a precious thing when an artist gets to perform a particular role time and again, season after season, developing a relationship with it and...
Your July Ballet Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move

Your July Ballet Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move

by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 7, 2023 | News, The Latest

The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of career news—check out the latest dancer farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Miami City Ballet’s Dawn Atkins has been promoted to principal,...
Unpacking Racial Inequities in Ballet at Canada’s National Ballet School’s 2023 Assemblée Internationale

Unpacking Racial Inequities in Ballet at Canada’s National Ballet School’s 2023 Assemblée Internationale

by Grace Elliott | Jul 5, 2023 | News, Pointe+, The Latest, Training

April 30 to May 6, students and educators representing 37 pre-professional training institutions from across the world gathered in Toronto, Canada, to unpack racial inequities within ballet education and the ballet industry as a whole. Hosted by Canada’s National...
Inside Genevieve Penn Nabity’s Dance Bag

Inside Genevieve Penn Nabity’s Dance Bag

by Lydia Murray | Jun 12, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles

National Ballet of Canada principal Genevieve Penn Nabity’s dance bag is a trove of mementos. She carries an L.L. Bean Boat & Tote, given to her as an apprentice by Ballet Club Relevé, an NBoC donor group. “It’s perfect,” she says. “It stands up on its...
How Weight Training Helped Jurgita Dronina Get Stronger After Injury

How Weight Training Helped Jurgita Dronina Get Stronger After Injury

by April Deocariza | Apr 11, 2023 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+

In 2015, National Ballet of Canada principal Jurgita Dronina sustained a nerve injury, which caused the left side of her upper body to “droop.” Daily tasks that involved moving her left arm, like showering and getting dressed, became difficult. Thankfully for Dronina,...
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