by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Considering college? You’re in luck. Juilliard is hosting a special event for high school dancers on Sunday, October 3. “Dancing Through College and Beyond,” offers a full day of networking, information and panels, brining together representatives...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Sometimes I get jealous of Seattle. Not only am I a huge fan of the rain and good coffee, but they have so much great contemporary ballet! Aside from the obvious high-quality dancing of Pacific Northwest Ballet, two new companies have recently emerged in...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
“Ballet dancers have a singular approach to a step. But in Gaga you figure out that there’s more than one way to lift your arm—and then you do that with every part of your body.” In Pointe’s August/September “On The Side” column,...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
This Saturday, you can take a class with Rex Harrington—on your laptop! To celebrate Canada’s Culture Days, The National Ballet of Canada is hosting a live webcast of a master class led by the former NBC principal and current artist-in-residence. Barre and...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Cedar Lake dancer? You’re in luck! Step 1: Pick up a copy of Pointe’s October/November issue, which has just been sent out to subscribers and should arrive on news stands any minute now. Step 2:...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Yesterday, Pointe’s assistant editor Margaret Fuhrer asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers a question: We love it when the world of high fashion meets the world of ballet, like Rodarte costuming the “Black Swan” stars. Which...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Got the choreography bug? The Young Choreographer’s Festival in New York City is now accepting applications for their June 2011 performance. For the second year in a row, this program presents work by up-and-coming young artists of all dance genres. Any budding...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
For all of the endless groaning that goes on backstage during Nutcracker season, the holiday warhorse brings many benefits for the ballet world. Aside from the influx of revenue for companies and opportunities for dancers, Nutcracker also often gives audiences a...