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 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 Marcie Sillman | Feb 7, 2022 | Profiles, The Latest
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Noelani Pantastico gives her final performance on February 13, the culmination of her 25-year career. After she hangs up her pointe shoes, the ballerina will join the faculty at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Pantastico,...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 16, 2021 | News, The Latest
Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation–USA recognizes emerging artists in dance, theater and film—a huge honor and often a predictor of future career success. This month, the Foundation announced its 2021 Princess Grace Award winners, including one dancer from a...
by Dance Spirit | Jun 30, 2021 | Site Network
When Ashton Edwards was 3 years old, the Edwards family went to see a holiday production of The Nutcracker in their hometown, Flint, MI. For the young child, it was love at first sight. “I saw a beautiful, black Clara,” Ashton says, “and I wanted to...
by Nyamekye Smith For Dance Spirit | Nov 29, 2020 | Profiles, Training
Almost two years ago, Destiny Wimpye shared her goals and dreams with Dance Spirit, and left readers with this quote: “Following your dreams is definitely difficult, especially if you’re a ballet dancer of color. You have to work twice as hard, but hard...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 14, 2018 | News, Training
“Who here is terrified of choreographing?” It was a question posed by Pacific Northwest Ballet School teacher Eva Stone five weeks ago, sitting on the floor among her class of female summer intensive students. “Almost all of them raised their hand,...