by Amy Brandt | Feb 24, 2026 | Black History Month, Career, Dance History, Pointe+, Profiles
There is something soothing about Myrna Kamara’s voice as she teaches. Earlier this month, surrounded by dozens of pre-professional dancers at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne, she led daily warm-ups, encouraging dancers to breathe and lean into the music. In such a...
by Catie Robinson | Jan 23, 2026 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Los Angeles is a notoriously difficult city for classical ballet companies. Unlike other major cities, L.A. presents a tough ecosystem for organizations trying to get off the ground. For Los Angeles Ballet, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Jan 12, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Profiles
To get to know India Bradley a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the New York City Ballet soloist’s pointe shoe specs, pre-performance routine, favorite snacks, and more. What’s your favorite step or part of...
by Margaret Fuhrer | Jan 2, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
As a newly minted soloist at New York City Ballet, India Bradley now routinely performs featured roles. But even when she was an apprentice—dancing not, say, Dewdrop, but in the back of the flower corps—your eyes would follow her everywhere. Bradley grabs parts big...
by Steve Sucato | Dec 23, 2025 | Everything "Nutcracker", News, The Latest
The holiday season is the perfect time for wishes to come true. So it was for former dancer Jennifer Levine, who received hers thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charitable affiliate of AARP that grants life-changing wishes to adults 65 years or older. Jennifer, who is...
by Eve Bromberg | Nov 21, 2025 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
At first glance, sisters Grace and Ava Sautter don’t exactly look alike. Though they’re similar heights (rather tall), it takes examining a few photos of them together to really see similarities: sparkly eyes (of different colors), symmetrical faces, naturally...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Nov 5, 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 November 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments New York City Ballet recently announced six major...
by Kyra Laubacher | Oct 31, 2025 | News, The Latest
Tiler Peck is pretty comfortable sharing her experiences as a ballet dancer. The New York City Ballet principal has posted plenty of day-in-the-life videos on her social media and recently authored an advice book, XO Ballerina Big Sis, for younger ballet students....