by Chantelle Pianetta as told to Avichai Scher | Sep 23, 2026 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
After performing Sugar Plum last year, I listened as my director at Golden State Ballet, Raul Salamanca, came onstage to praise a dancer in the company—something he’d never done before. I wondered who he was talking about. Eventually, I realized it was me. I couldn’t...
by Hana Le | Aug 26, 2026 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Many professional dancers unwind after rehearsal with calming hobbies like reading, cooking, or arts and crafts. BalletX dancer Lanie Jackson goes for something a little different. After a day of contemporary ballet, Jackson trades her pointe shoes for sneakers,...