by Pointe Magazine | Dec 11, 2019 | Instagram, News
With just a few weeks left until the end of the year, we want to hear from you! What were your favorite ballet company performances of 2019? We’re welcoming nominations until December 20. Email fave-performance19@dancemedia.com with a dancer, cast, or company...
by Josephine Lee | Dec 10, 2019 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Training, Viral Videos
Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop gives pointe shoe fitting tips for what she calls “octopus feet”; feet that slide down and fit into whatever shoes they’re...
by Sponsored by Colorado Ballet Academy | Dec 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you’re looking for a ballet program to take you to the next level, there are a lot of factors to consider. While it’s tempting to look for the biggest name that will accept you, the savvy dancer knows that successful training has more to do with the...
by Sponsored by Ballet Arizona | Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
These days, ballet dancers are asked to do more than they ever have—whether that’s tackling versatile rep, taking on intense cross-training regimens or managing everything from their Instagram pages to their summer layoff gigs. Without proper training,...
by Sponsored by The School Of Pennsylvania Ballet | Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
While many of us are deep in Nutcracker duties, The School of Pennsylvania Ballet director James Payne has been looking further ahead, finalizing preparations for the school’s summer intensive programs. In January, he and his staff will embark on a 24-city...
by Sponsored by Grishko ltd. (Moscow, Russia) | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’re one of the many American ballet dancers who loyally wear Grishko pointe shoes, you may have noticed something different about your shoes recently. In the midst of a lawsuit, Grishko ltd. is now selling in the U.S. under the name Nikolay to reduce...
by Sponsored by Audition Dancewear | Nov 14, 2019 | From Our Sponsors
When you dig through your collection of leotards before class, do you ever think about how they’re made, or what they’re made from? Chances are, most dancers don’t, and Audition Dancewear wants to do something about that. The company—run by two...
by Sponsored by The Rock School | Oct 31, 2019 | From Our Sponsors, Instagram
For more than five decades, The Rock School for Dance Education has been launching young dancers into professional ballet careers around the globe. Boasting distinguished alumni such as Beckanne Sisk, Michaela DePrince and Taylor Stanley, the Philadelphia-based...