by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 9, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Profiles
To get to know Charlotte Nash a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the Oregon Ballet Theatre soloist’s favorite step, current reads, pointe shoe specs, and more. What’s your favorite step in class? Pirouettes....
by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 2, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
In February 2025, Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Charlotte Nash had just finished her variation as Myrtha in Giselle when she was told to change costumes; the dancer performing the title role had become injured. Before she could comprehend what had happened, Nash was back on...
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 | Apr 1, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Actress, singer, bombshell, icon. For years, fans and historians alike have asked the same question: Who really was Marilyn Monroe? For Oregon Ballet Theatre artistic director Dani Rowe, that question fuels her newest ballet, Marilyn, debuting April 4–13 at Portland’s...
by Kyra Laubacher | Feb 12, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
With love in the air, February is packed with exciting premieres in the ballet world. The upcoming weeks provide no shortage of new works, expansions, and debuts across the U.S. and abroad. Here are some fresh narrative ballets hitting the stage: Ballet Arizona: U.S....
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 23, 2024 | The Latest
Each December, we look back on all of the memorable performances we’ve attended over the course of the year. Here are 12 our writers were especially excited about in 2024, listed in chronological order. They range from impressive debuts to full-company achievements,...
by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 15, 2024 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
As a student, Jessica Lind never had a set plan when it came to where she saw herself dancing. Now, the San Jose native has just begun her 12th season with Oregon Ballet Theatre, where she has been a principal since 2022. Here, she shares her thoughts on overcoming...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jul 7, 2023 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of career news—check out the latest dancer farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Miami City Ballet’s Dawn Atkins has been promoted to principal,...