by Pointe Magazine | Dec 26, 2022 | News, The Latest
Every December we’ve asked our writers to look back on some of the most memorable performances they’ve seen during the year. But with pandemic-related interruptions, cancellations and postponements keeping dancers offstage, we had to take a two-year hiatus. That’s why...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jun 27, 2022 | Onstage, The Latest
When choreographer Christopher Williams was 20, he saw Matthew Bourne’s reimagining of Swan Lake with its corps of all-male swans. The performance, he says, made him burst into tears and think, “I must do something like this someday.” Williams’ dream will be realized...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jan 31, 2021 | Onstage
Updated on 2/6/2021 The ballet world has seen its share of ups and downs in the past year, but that hasn’t stopped dancers, choreographers and directors around the globe from creating inspiring new material. From new video projects to world premieres and...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Apr 10, 2019 | Profiles, TBT
The Youth America Grand Prix New York Finals are starting up again this week, running April 12-19. This year, YAGP is celebrating its 20th anniversary. April 18-19 marks the competition’s annual Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow gala, featuring 13 pros...
by Suzannah Friscia | Feb 16, 2017 | Company Life
When New York City Ballet went on a three-week tour to Paris last summer, we wished we could tag along. The company presented 20 ballets at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet, including 14 by Balanchine. Thanks to PBS and their Great Performances...
by Amy Brandt | May 17, 2016 | News
I can’t even imagine the adrenaline that must have been pumping through Taylor Stanley’s veins during New York City Ballet’s performance last night. Minutes before the NYCB soloist jumped in for an injured Gonzalo Garcia in Hallelujah Junction,...
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 31, 2015 | Company Life
From historic promotions to ballerina retirements to groundbreaking new work, 2015 was an incredible year for ballet. We can’t wait to see what the new year has in store, but first let’s take a moment to reflect on some of our favorite Pointe stories from...
by Brian Schaefer | Aug 2, 2015 | Profiles
This is Pointe’s August/September 2015 Cover Story. You can subscribe to the magazine here, or click here to purchase this issue. Visit a New York City Ballet rehearsal on any given day and you may find an unlikely guest named Theo, a 3-year-old Shiba Inu with...