by Ashley Rivers | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Congratulations to Luminario Ballet, Pointe’s Editors’ Choice Video of the Month winners for October. Their piece “Bouquet” was choreographed by Michael Smuin, former artistic director of San Francisco ballet, and set by San Francisco Ballet prima Evelyn...
by Ashley Rivers | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Congratulations to Vaganova Ballet Academy, Pointe Viewers’ Choice winners for October. Their video, “Behind the scenes with Eric Conrad, Part I: Partnering Class” features three couples partnering in a classroom setting. Each couple demonstrates excellent...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Ever dream of what it would be like to dance with the Paris Opera Ballet? Frederick Wiseman’s newest film La Danse goes behind the scenes to document every aspect of the company: sweaty, intense rehearsals with etoiles; administrative meetings about fundraisers...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
The first time I saw William Forsythe’s choreography I hated it. Passionately. I’d just started at NYU and our choreography class was required to see Ballett Frankfurt out in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, my parents happened to be in town that weekend. But I...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
ABT soloist Simone Messmer is more than your typical bunhead. The girl has pizzazz—an effortless vivacity that’s simply magnetic both onstage and off. So I’m super excited to share that she has been chosen to receive the 2010 Leonore Annenberg Arts...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
The Washington Ballet just announced that they will launch a trainee program this fall. Choreographer Carlos Valcarcel will serve as ballet master for the one- to two- year program for pre-preprofessional students ages 17 and older. It’s aimed at students who...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Dayton Ballet in Ohio is launching a new choreography contest. The project will coincide with a music composition contest. Three choreographers will be chosen to create a new work on Dayton Ballet dancers, to a recording of new music by the three chosen composers....
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Nashville Ballet is adding a new element to their second company this fall: a pre-professional training division for advanced dancers looking to hone their skills. The new program is designed as an entry level into the performing division of Nashville Ballet 2. The...