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 | 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 | Apr 29, 2019 | Training
These classic tutus, paired with a dose of shimmer, add a starlike quality from every stage angle. Ballet des Amériques’ Isodale Alexis, Irene Przywara and Alexandria Ina Rose model these glamorous looks. Hair and Makeup by Angela Huff Photography by...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Apr 14, 2019 | News, Trending
Have you ever looked at the ever-growing pile of dead pointe shoes in the corner of your closet, unsure of what to do with them? It seems wasteful to throw them out, but they can’t be recycled. And many dancers feel a sentimental attachment to their old shoes...
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 | Dec 23, 2018 | Just for fun, Profiles
Winter weather is here, and since it’s not going away anytime soon, we’re embracing the cold and bundling up in style. If you’re looking for a new coat to throw on over your leotard and warm ups or some every day clothing inspiration for your...
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,”...