by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Oct 3, 2017 | Profiles, Show and Tell
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet dancer Jenelle Figgins’ dance bag reflects her proactive approach to well- being. Rather than carrying a one-shouldered bag, which aggravates her back problems, she switched to a backpack. The rest of her essentials are neatly packed into...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Aug 22, 2017 | Profiles
Spanish ballerina Lucia Lacarra left Bavarian State Ballet, her company of 14 years, in 2016 for life as an international guest artist, accompanied by her husband and fellow dancer, Marlon Dino. As an artist on the move, she packs her roomy dance bag with only the...
by Hannah Foster | Jun 13, 2017 | Profiles
Pennsylvania Ballet principal Lillian DiPiazza is all about efficiency: Her head-to-toe routine is chock-full of dancer-friendly hacks. For instance, she sews pointe shoes in record time with thick, pink thread. “I can put four stitches on each side and it...
by Hannah Foster | Feb 23, 2017 | Profiles
You could say that Victoria Hulland is Sarasota Ballet’s resident corn pad dealer. The principal dancer keeps her bag stocked with special, extra-thick pads, which she uses between her toes. “A lot of the girls come to me if they have really bad...
by Hannah Foster | Nov 2, 2016 | Profiles, Show and Tell
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2016 issue of Pointe. When Miami City Ballet soloist Jordan-Elizabeth Long previously danced with the Royal Swedish Ballet, professional hairdressers styled her performance hair. “If you came in with a messy...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 5, 2016 | Profiles, Show and Tell
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2016 issue of Pointe. You’d be hard pressed to find a pair of ballet slippers in Noelani Pantastico’s dance bag. Instead, you’ll find a pair of socks—and plenty of pointe shoes. The Pacific...
by Amy Brandt | May 31, 2016 | Profiles, Show and Tell
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. Nashville Ballet dancer Kayla Rowser is one organized woman—her teal Lug bag is full of compartments. “That’s why I love it,” says Rowser. “I need a pocket for every...
by Amy Brandt | Mar 31, 2016 | Profiles, Show and Tell
Have a question? Send it to Pointe editor in chief and former dancer Amy Brandt at [email protected]. Boston Ballet principal Ashley Ellis has a crafty side. When she started making herself legwarmers a few years ago, her colleagues took notice and started asking...