by Nancy Wozny | Sep 1, 2026 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
During the debut of Stereo is King at Houston Ballet last March, you could almost hear the banter between choreographer Stanton Welch, AM (Member of the Order of Australia), and newly appointed principal Tyler Donatelli. With her swinging blond ponytail, Donatelli...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | Just for fun, News, The Latest
Every year, we ask our readers to tell us about their favorite professional ballet performances. From narrative full-lengths to more intimate small groups, a variety of productions made this year’s list. Thank you to everyone who nominated, whether via email or...
by Kyra Laubacher | May 27, 2025 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Last spring, Houston Ballet soloist Danbi Kim walked into a routine fitting and was surprised to see an ornate gold tutu from Raymonda hanging from the rack. She was even more surprised when the costumer asked her to try it on; at the time, the company was performing...
by Nancy Wozny | Jun 4, 2024 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Watching Amy Fote navigate the sweeping contours of Stanton Welch’s The Four Seasons, one would never guess it’s been a decade since she donned a pair of pointe shoes. The former Houston Ballet principal, now a company ballet master, returns to the stage this...
by Nancy Wozny | Oct 17, 2023 | News, The Latest
Stanton Welch is celebrating his 20th-anniversary season as artistic director of Houston Ballet. But last year, he decided it was the time to restructure the job. In July, Julie Kent joined Welch as co-director of the company, bringing with her the wealth of...
by Madeline Schrock For Dance Magazine | Jul 9, 2020 | News, The Latest, Videos, Viral Videos
https://youtube.com/watch?v=3EVhA1ee9Dc What are dancers to do when they’re still stuck at home in isolation? After all, there’s only so much time you can spend taking barre, tackling your reading list (or Netflix queue) or ticking items off your to-do...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 10, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. PNB’s Director’s Choice Program Features Two World Premieres Pacific Northwest Ballet’s second mixed bill of the season, running March 15-24, features...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 18, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. Houston Ballet’s New Full Length Story Ballet, “Sylvia,” Has Its World Premiere This week, Houston Ballet is putting its stamp on an old classic with the...