Los Angeles Ballet’s Petra Conti on Her Italian-Influenced Style, and Why She's Never Without Lipstick

by Marissa DeSantis | Dec 29, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles

Petra Conti might currently call Los Angeles home, but the Los Angeles Ballet principal dancer’s sartorial choices are very much influenced by her native Italy. “Fashion has always been part of my culture, but then I have always liked to be different and...

After a Long International Career, L.A. Ballet's Eris Nezha Hopes for a Future in Filmmaking

by Linnea Swarting | Jun 2, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles

In addition to cancelled shows, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted final performances for many retiring dancers. This week, Pointe is giving several retiring principals and soloists a chance to reflect on their careers and offer advice to the next generation. Eris...

These 5 Dancers Took On The #bottlecapchallenge, and We Can't Get Over the Results

by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jul 24, 2019 | Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Just for fun, News, Viral Videos

Oh, internet challenges…We don’t know who starts them or where they come from, but we definitely love it when dancers get involved. The past few weeks have seen the rise of the #bottlecapchallenge, which involves someone kicking the top off of a plastic...

5 Dancers and Their Cats You Need to Meet Right Meow

by Sophie Robertson For Dance Spirit | Jul 15, 2018 | Just for fun

There’s nothing more purrrrfect than some fabulous trinas and their feline friends. We’re not kitten: these bonds are paw-sitively adorable! From hanging out backstage to working out together and more, these pairs will pas de chat their way straight into...