by Chava Pearl Lansky | Sep 23, 2018 | News
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. The Washington Ballet Brings in Guest Stars Including Marcelo Gomes and Stella Abrera The Washington Ballet on Instagram: “Guest artist @katherine_barkman will make...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 12, 2018 | Profiles
When it comes to studio attire, The Washington Ballet’s Venus Villa loves to have choices. While at home in Washington, DC, her bag usually overflows with skirts and warm-ups in all different colors. “I am more girly than sporty,” she says of her...
by Lisa Traiger | Mar 21, 2018 | Profiles
This is Pointe’s April/May 2018 Cover Story. You can subscribe to the magazine here, or click here to purchase this issue. If you are a dance lover in South Korea, EunWon Lee is a household name. The delicate ballerina and former principal at the Korean National...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 13, 2018 | News, Trending
Exciting news today: the USA International Ballet Competition has just announced its list of invited competitors for the summer 2018 competition. The USA IBC has invited 119 dancers from 19 countries out of over 300 applicants to compete in Jackson, MS June 10-23....
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 11, 2018 | News, Viral Videos
From celebrations of Jerome Robbins’ centennial to exciting premieres to old classics, this week is jam packed with ballet. We rounded up highlights from eight companies to give you a sense of what’s happening onstage this week. The Washington Ballet On...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 5, 2018 | News, Profiles
On March 14, The Washington Ballet will present a triptych of new works by Marcelo Gomes, Gemma Bond and Clifton Brown. “What I found really interesting with these three is that they’re all still performers,” says TWB artistic director Julie Kent....
by Candice Thompson | Feb 26, 2018 | Career, Company Life
Ballet companies cannot survive without the financial support of their patrons and donors. In addition to underwriting new buildings and world premieres, and contributing to endowments, individual patrons and corporate donors often sit on the company’s board....
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 12, 2018 | Career, News, Profiles, Viral Videos
Valentine’s Day makes February the perfect month for ballet companies to perform Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers. A few companies presented their versions earlier this month and many are on their way in the next few...