by Rachel Hellwig | May 21, 2018 | Just for fun
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world. We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us...
by Rachel Hellwig | May 21, 2018 | Just for fun, Videos, Viral Videos
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world. We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us wish we...
by Marina Harss | Nov 1, 2017 | Career, Profiles
On November 7, David Hallberg’s highly anticipated memoir, A Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back, will be available in bookstores. (It’s currently available for pre-order from Simon & Schuster and various other retailers.) Published by...
by Claudia Bauer | Oct 2, 2017 | Career, Profiles, Viral Videos
For some of us, every day feels like World Ballet Day LIVE. But the official event takes place on Thursday, October 5, with a free 22-hour live-stream relay showcasing The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco...
by Jacquelyn Long | Jul 7, 2016 | Company Life
From June 24–July 10, Houston Ballet is embarking on its biggest tour yet to Melbourne, Australia, hometown of artistic director Stanton Welch. Pointe asked demi-soloist Jacquelyn Long to keep a diary of her experiences. July 8, 2016 With my sisters Tyler...
by Jacquelyn Long | Jul 1, 2016 | Company Life
From June 24–July 10, Houston Ballet is embarking on its biggest tour yet to Melbourne, Australia, hometown of artistic director Stanton Welch. Pointe asked demi-soloist Jacquelyn Long to keep a diary of her experiences. June 30, 2016 Getting notes backstage...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jan 28, 2016 | Company Life
If you’re wishing events like World Ballet Day LIVE came around more than once a year, you’re in luck: Next week brings not one, but two ballet livestreams that you can enjoy right from your phone or computer. Mark your calendars, and prepare for a week of...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 29, 2015 | Company Life
World Ballet Day LIVE, a glorious, 23-hour livestream that takes us inside five of the world’s leading ballet companies, technically begins October 1. But while our calendars in the Western Hemisphere currently say September 30, in Melbourne,...