by Nancy Wozny | Jun 3, 2016 | News
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. With his new production of Giselle, Houston Ballet artistic director Stanton Welch continues his charge through history, updating the classical warhorses for modern audiences. He has already...
by Suzannah Friscia | May 28, 2015 | Profiles, Studio to Street
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of Pointe. Though she’s lived in the U.S. for 14 years, Houston Ballet’s Yuriko Kajiya still does most of her shopping at home in Japan. “It’s always fun to go shopping with my mom,”...
by Nancy Wozny | Nov 23, 2014 | Career, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Pointe. Whether attacking a new role with gusto or finally finishing that book, dancers are a goal-oriented lot. The New Year is a natural time to reflect on one’s life and put forth goals...