by Marissa DeSantis | Apr 27, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
When she’s not representing Dance Theatre of Harlem onstage or in the studio, company member Amanda Smith sports a retro-inspired style. The Orange County, California, native loves a good thrift store, almost as much as she loves throwing pops of color into her...
by Marissa DeSantis | Jan 21, 2020 | Instagram, Profiles, Trending
Ballet West principal dancer Beckanne Sisk may not subscribe to a specific style, but there are a few key elements to her off-duty look no matter what the season. “Comfort is number one for me,” she says. “I also like to buy things that are a little...
by Marissa DeSantis | Oct 29, 2019 | Profiles
Updated 10/21/22 There isn’t a color or pattern too bold for The Joffrey Ballet’s Brooke Linford. “I think it brings life and energy into my day-to-day activities,” the company artist says of her style. And playing with color isn’t only...
by Marissa DeSantis | Jul 11, 2019 | Profiles, Studio to Street
Candy Tong is Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s resident fashionista. “I’m known in this company for bringing too big of a suitcase,” she says. Tong shares her style tips (and life on the road with Complexions) on her vlog, Candy Coated, and...
by Marissa DeSantis | May 14, 2019 | Profiles
Whether she’s working in the studio with Richmond Ballet or on her fashion blog, Felix & Flora, Lauren Archer’s sartorial motto is “Fearless, feminine fashion.” Archer’s interest in fashion began when she was a little girl, and it...
by Marissa DeSantis | Feb 13, 2019 | Profiles, Trending
First State Ballet Theatre company dancer Rie Aoki was documenting her fashion choices long before Instagram was around. “When I was 8, I used to dress up my little sister and take pictures of her outfits because I loved styling,” she says. Aoki grew up in...
by Marissa DeSantis | Jan 16, 2019 | Profiles
Nardia Boodoo has the perfect remedy for the winter blues—a colorful wardrobe. The Washington Ballet company member favors a dressy athleisure style that’s as comfortable as it is vibrant. “I love to play with bright sweaters because it’s just...
by Marissa DeSantis | Nov 15, 2018 | Profiles, Studio to Street
In and out of the studio, BalletX’s Skyler Lubin pays as much attention to the quality of her clothing as she does the style. “I like brands like Yumiko and Adidas when I’m dancing because they have cute designs, but they hold up well, too,”...