by Jenny Block | Apr 30, 2025 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Houston Ballet dancer Harper Watters says his feelings have been “all over the place” since being promoted from first soloist to principal in March. “I’m proud of myself for all the work I’ve put into making this goal a reality, and grateful that my directors...
by Marina Harss | Nov 22, 2016 | Profiles
This is Pointe’s December 2016/January 2017 Cover Story. You can subscribe to the magazine here, or click here to purchase this issue. At some point during her long career with American Ballet Theatre, Stella Abrera started to think it would never happen;...
by Margaret Fuhrer | May 31, 2014 | Company Life
Aurora’s Act I solo in The Sleeping Beauty captures the young princess’ girlish exuberance. But from a technical standpoint, its four long minutes almost feel like multiple variations. New York City Ballet principal Sterling Hyltin discusses how to master...
by Laura Cappelle | May 31, 2014 | Company Life
Watson in Kim Brandstrup and Wayne McGregor’s Machina You have incredible flexibility—how has that changed over the years? I’ve learnt how to use it to say what it can, rather than just flashing it around and being a freak. It’s easier to control now; I’m...
by Madeline Schrock | May 31, 2014 | Company Life
Pipit-Suksun in company class at Ballet San Jose (photo by Alejandro Gomez) Ballet San Jose principal Ommi Pipit-Suksun’s workout is carefully crafted—two parts mental preparation and one part each cardio and Pilates. She’s found the best times of day to sneak in...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
There’s a warm and fuzzy feeling when dancers you’ve been following for years finally make it to the top. Of course, just making it into a company is a remarkable accomplishment and something to be proud of. But if there’s one thing successful...