by Pointe Magazine | Dec 30, 2025 | News, The Latest
As 2025 draws to a close, the team at Pointe is reflecting on some of the stories we enjoyed working on this year and pulling back the curtain on how they came to life. From our interviews with top stars to rising talent and coverage of major moments in ballet, here...
by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 14, 2025 | Career, Digital Cover Star, Features
To get to know Tommie Lin Kesten a little better, we asked her a series of quickfire questions. Read on to hear more about the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre principal’s favorite ballet step, coffee order, good luck charm, and more. What is your favorite step in class?...
by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 3, 2025 | Digital Cover Star, Pointe+
In rehearsals, Tommie Lin Kesten is in it. Even when she’s not dancing, the principal dancer’s eyes are trained on her fellow Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artists. She asks questions, solves problems, and clocks minutiae. And from the get-go, she’s weaving her character...
