by Margaret Fuhrer | Sep 30, 2015 | Profiles, Technique
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2015 issue of Pointe. Nikiya’s epic “death” solo at the end of La Bayadère’s second act is more than a test of stamina: It’s integral to the ballet’s plot. In it, Nikiya laments her...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Jan 21, 2015 | Company Life
Not only is Julia Erickson a principal dancer at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, but she’s also the co-founder of Barre: A Real Food Bar–a company that makes healthy energy bars. It’s safe to say she knows a thing or two about finding balance in a busy...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Audiences at Nashville Ballet’s new production of The Nutcracker may notice several unexpected guests at Clara’s Christmas party this year. Among those in attendance: the turn-of-the-century chancellor of Vanderbilt University and Lucille La Verne, a...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
(Photo via Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre) In 2013, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre premiered a sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker. The production was designed to serve audience members with autism, or other sensory sensitivities. This year, the...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Our final day in Israel was magical. The first stop was Mt. Olive for an amazing overlook of the Old City of Jerusalem. Everything was layered, both in the sense of time, with each century erecting their monuments upon the previous, and in the sense of religion, with...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
On Thursday, we performed in Rishon Lezion just outside of Tel Aviv. The theater was a large marble complex with extensive backstage facilities including a separate studio to take class and spacious dressing rooms for everyone. We warmed up, did a quick rehearsal and...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Day three in Israel was a busy one! We had an early bus call to Karmiel to explore and get something to eat before class. The area was like an upscale suburb in the States with tree-lined streets of shops and little gardens. Most of the signage was in Hebrew so it was...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is currently on tour in Israel to perform in the 25th anniversary of Karmiel Dance Festival. Principal dancer Alexandra Kochis is guest blogging about the experience for Pointe. Our second day in Israel dawned sunny and beautiful. After...