by Zita Allen | Jun 15, 2023 | Black History Month, Career, Dance History, Pointe+, Profiles
In a March 1959 obituary, Dancing Times described the Russian-born Black ballerina Catherine Devillier as “one of the great teachers of character dancing in recent years.” Her career began with her appointment as principal character dancer at the Bolshoi Theatre soon...
by Dance Spirit | Jun 24, 2021 | Site Network
The arts and the LGBTQ+ community have gone hand in hand for a long time, with dance being a safe haven of expression for queer folks—and what better time to recognize that connection than during Pride month? Here are five queer dancemakers you should definitely know...
by April Deocariza For Dance Teacher | Jun 17, 2021 | The Latest
Michael “Mikey” Cusumano was a rising star at American Ballet Theatre in the 1990s, joining the company at 15 years old and dancing principal roles by age 16. But the high pressure of ballet proved detrimental to his emotional and mental well-being....
by Lydia Murray | May 31, 2021 | The Latest
On June 4, dance into Pride Month with PBS’ premiere of American Masters’ Ballerina Boys, a documentary about the all-male comedic ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The film follows the legendary troupe on tour in the Carolinas—a focal...