by Rachel Hellwig | Jan 2, 2019 | Profiles
From marriage to career transitions to injuries, our 2018 cover stars have had a busy year. Find out what they’ve been up to since they graced the cover of Pointe and what they’re aiming for in 2019. Photo by Jayme Thornton for Pointe Photo by Jayme...
by Madeline Schrock | Jan 5, 2017 | Company Life
Xiomara Reyes racked up invaluable experience as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Now, she’s sharing that wisdom with students as head of The Washington School of Ballet. Pointe asked Reyes her best advice for dancers as they head...
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 29, 2016 | Company Life
Love it or hate it, this is the time of year when people start talking about New Year’s Resolutions. While it’s exciting to think about what you want to work on in 2017, it can also feel daunting—especially because we often set unrealistic goals for...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jan 7, 2016 | Company Life
How dancers read. Photo by Jordan Matter, via dancersamongus.com As a dancer, you’re used to thinking kinetically, physically, actively. Your language is movement. But curling up with a good book after a long day of rehearsal may be just what you need to add...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 29, 2014 | Company Life
When I was a young ballet student, I remember writing out a lengthy list of New Year’s Resolutions on a small piece of paper and taping it to the headboard of my bed. It included things like “stretch every day,” “180 degree penché,” “get foot to ear in grand...
by Nancy Wozny | Nov 23, 2014 | Career, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Pointe. Whether attacking a new role with gusto or finally finishing that book, dancers are a goal-oriented lot. The New Year is a natural time to reflect on one’s life and put forth goals...