by Josephine Lee | Oct 23, 2019 | Profiles, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop chats with Colorado Ballet soloist Tracy Jones to hear all about her pointe shoe hacks (particularly for dancers with sensitive skin), her darning tips and the differences between what...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Aug 26, 2019 | Career, Profiles
In early October, Colorado Ballet’s Francisco Estevez will take the stage as Basilio, his first role as a principal. While this is a momentous occasion for any dancer, it’s amplified for Estevez, who since 2013 has battled two cancer diagnoses. After...
by Rachel Hellwig | Dec 5, 2018 | Everything "Nutcracker", Profiles
Oh, Nutcracker… It’s the ballet experience that unites us all, from young student to seasoned pro. Whether you made your entrance in a mouse costume or under Mother Ginger’s skirt, do you remember the choreography and costume of your very first role?...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 5, 2018 | News, Profiles
Francisco Estevez is only 29 years old, but he’s battling cancer for the second time. In 2013, the Colorado Ballet soloist was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which was swiftly treated with surgery. But during a routine physical in April, doctors noticed that...