by Pointe Magazine | Dec 31, 2020 | Profiles, The Latest
Our friends at Dance Magazine announced their annual “25 to Watch” list on January 1, and we can’t think of a better way to ring in 2021. The round-up of emerging talent features dancers, choreographers and companies you should know, spanning...
by Steve Sucato | Oct 5, 2020 | Instagram, Profiles
Tulsa Ballet’s Maria Coelho dances with charm, personality and sparkling technique. A sharp turner, she possesses killer attack behind her sunny smile, making her a natural standout. As a first-year corps dancer last season, Coelho caught a big break, named...
by April Deocariza | Mar 25, 2020 | News, The Latest
The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced ballet companies worldwide to cancel or postpone their seasons. But it’s not just dancers and artistic staff that have found their work at a standstill. Costume departments, a vital component in bringing performances to...
by Hannah Foster | Mar 21, 2019 | News, Profiles
Without him we wouldn’t have The Nutcracker, Swan Lake or Sleeping Beauty. But how much do you know about Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the man behind classical ballet’s most recognizable music? Did you know that the Russian composer hid his homosexuality for...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Feb 18, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. Houston Ballet’s New Full Length Story Ballet, “Sylvia,” Has Its World Premiere This week, Houston Ballet is putting its stamp on an old classic with the...
by Hannah Foster | Jul 23, 2018 | Profiles
This is Pointe’s August/September 2018 Cover Story. You can subscribe to the magazine here, or click here to purchase this issue. On a slushy March morning in New York City, Tulsa Ballet’s Jennifer Grace took warm-up class onstage at The Joyce Theater,...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 4, 2018 | News
From tours to premieres to full-length classics, this is an exciting week in ballet. We’ve rounded up programs by Tulsa Ballet, BalletNext, National Ballet of Canada, Pennsylvania Ballet, Charlotte Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet, as well as an evening of dance...
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....