by Stav Ziv for Dance Magazine | Jun 26, 2026 | Career, Company Life
Being a performing artist is, in so many ways, a full-time endeavor, especially in a field as physically demanding as dance. But the vast majority of American companies don’t offer 52-week contracts. Dancers often have substantial layoffs throughout the year,...
by Rebecca Corey | Jun 4, 2026 | Career, Onstage, Pointe+, Profiles, The Latest
Chatting with Lucien Postlewaite, it’s immediately apparent that he’s a deep thinker. The Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer has done a lot of introspection and self-reflection—skills that he now imparts to others through his work as a life coach. But he...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | Just for fun, News, The Latest
Every year, we ask our readers to tell us about their favorite professional ballet performances. From narrative full-lengths to more intimate small groups, a variety of productions made this year’s list. Thank you to everyone who nominated, whether via email or...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Dec 3, 2025 | News, The Latest
As we approach the new year, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your December 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments The Dutch National Ballet’s...
by Kyra Laubacher | Oct 2, 2025 | Pointe+, Training
When Aubrey Daniels was 12, she faced a tough decision. The Houston native had been offered a spot at a pre-professional ballet school, but taking it would have required her to begin academic classes online. “The thought of leaving my school, and my friends, was so...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 8, 2025 | Digital Cover Star, The Latest
To get to know Clara Ruf Maldonado a little bit better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist’s favorite ballets, her pointe shoe specifications, what she’s watching on Netflix, and more. What is...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 2, 2025 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
Something happens when you watch Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist Clara Ruf Maldonado perform: You find yourself leaning in as she draws you into the story. In Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, which the company performed last spring, every expression reads...
by Kyra Laubacher | May 7, 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 May 2025 roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Maya Schonbrun has been promoted to principal at Royal Swedish...