by Rebecca Corey for Dance Retailer News | Sep 29, 2026 | News, Pointe Shoe Tips, The Latest, Training
Pointe shoes have a notoriously short lifespan, meaning that thousands end up in the trash each year. So, with so many eco-friendly dancewear brands, like tights and leotards that have been designed to leave a smaller carbon footprint, why do pointe shoes seem to get...
by Zoe G. Phillips | Sep 14, 2021 | News, The Latest
At the top of the Artists Climate Collective’s website reads a simple motto: “Share Art. Spread Awareness.” The message, written across a photo of a windswept dancer standing in front of a glittering lake, aptly represents the ACC’s mission, which intends to blur the...
by Cadence Neenan | Nov 15, 2020 | Career, Profiles
Betsy McBride has already had the dance career many bunheads dream of. For eight years, she danced with Texas Ballet Theater, where she rose to principal, before joining American Ballet Theatre in 2015. She’s performed featured roles in Giselle, Don Quixote,...