by Kyra Laubacher | Oct 1, 2026 | News, Onstage, The Latest
As a choreographer, Houston Thomas doesn’t view his peers as his primary competition. “I’m competing with Netflix,” he says. “That’s what’s capturing eyes and keeping them.” Houstan Thomas. Photo by Sam Zauscher, courtesy Royal Winnipeg Ballet. That’s why, for his...
by Kathleen Smith | Apr 27, 2026 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Over one busy weekend at the beginning of May, Canadian choreographer Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe will premiere two new ballets in two different cities. From April 25–May 1, he’ll be traveling from Montreal, where he is Indigenous Artist in Residence at the National...
by Catie Robinson | Feb 17, 2026 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
When Royal Winnipeg Ballet principal Stephan Azulay was a child, his parents brought him into two of the family businesses: flamenco and food. His father was a flamenco dancer who also owned several restaurants. “Food is more integrated into flamenco culture than...
by In Memoriam | Aug 27, 2024 | News
On July 31, 2024, James Brady Clouser passed away peacefully in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Rochester, New York, in 1935, James graced the world with his artistry as a choreographer, dancer, and musician, and with his warmth as a loving teacher. A devoted family man, he...
by Kyra Laubacher | May 6, 2024 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s ballet roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments San Francisco Ballet corps members Kamryn Baldwin,...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jan 20, 2020 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. New York City Ballet’s Winter Season Opens With Two All-Balanchine Programs After a quick post-Nutcracker break, New York City Ballet is back. The company’s winter...
by Julia Rosica | Sep 29, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. Premieres and Cross-Genre Collabs at Fall for Dance Festival The annual Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center kicks off on October 1. Now in its 16th year, the two-week...
by Natalia Boesch | Mar 25, 2019 | Profiles, Reverence
After growing up in Florida, how did you adjust to the climate when you moved to Winnipeg, Canada? It was shocking. The winter is brutal! Now I know what to expect, but it’s still a bit of a shock. I think the first day of snow was September 26th. Do you have a...