by Lydia Murray | Jul 14, 2021 | Career, News, Profiles, The Latest
Last month, Bayerisches Staatsballett principal Osiel Gouneo performed as Romeo in Rudolf Nureyev’s production of Romeo and Juliet with the Paris Opéra Ballet, opposite étoile Valentine Colasante. Created in 1977, the ballet is known for its challenging,...
by Amy Brandt | Mar 4, 2021 | Technique, The Latest, Training
Have you ever wondered what Daniil Simkin thinks about when he whips off a series of effortless pirouettes? Or how Polina Semionova initiates her “swan arms” when she dances Odette/Odile? Both dancers are now part of a new streaming platform called...
by Lucy Van Cleef | Oct 26, 2020 | Instagram, Profiles
In Pointe’s Fall 2020 issue, Bayerisches Staatsballett principal Osiel Guneo talked to us about his career, life as a new dad and what he misses most about his home country of Cuba. What has been the biggest adjustment to living in Europe compared to Cuba? I...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Oct 3, 2018 | Career, News, Trending, Viral Videos
Here at Pointe, every day feels like World Ballet Day, though the official 2018 event took place on Tuesday. While WBD is a thrill for any bunhead, it can also be overwhelming. How are you supposed to sit in front of your computer all day when you have class and...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Sep 7, 2016 | Company Life
Big changes are afoot in Germany’s ballet scene, including director and dancer turnovers at two of the country’s high profile companies. Staatsballett Berlin At Staatsballett Berlin, artistic director Nacho Duato will leave at the end of his contract,...