Tag: american ballet theater

The Eight Ballet Dogs You Need to Follow on Instagram

You’re probably already following your favorite dancers on Instagram, but did you know that you can follow many of their dogs, too? We rounded up some of our favorite dog-centered accounts and hashtags to keep you pawsitively entertained (sorry, we can’t help ourselves). Read more at pointemagazine.com!

Ballerinas Get Artsy in Stunning NYC Subway Photos

Photographer Aaron Pegg is already Insta-famous as @underground_nyc, where he snaps artsy photos of people throughout the NYC subway system. Over the weekend, he revealed that ballerinas are his favorite photography subjects. The New York Post interviewed Pegg and rounded up some of his best ballet pics—and we are drooling over the gorgeous poses and […]

Misty Copeland's Broadway Debut

It’s been a huge year for Misty Copeland–now a principal with American Ballet Theatre. And she doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon: Yesterday, Copeland announced that she’ll join the cast of the Broadway musical On the Town starting August 25! She’ll be taking over for fellow ballerina Megan Fairchild (a principal with New York City Ballet). (From left) […]

Did You See You Know Who on TV Last Night?

I’m going to take a wild guess that CBS News’ “60 Minutes” isn’t on your must-watch Sunday night TV lineup. While the investigative show highlights current events, politics and sports, there’s not a whole lot of dance coverage. Unless, of course, She’s involved. And you know who She is. Everyone—from Cookie Monster to Time Magazine […]

Ballerinas in Wedding Dresses. Swoon.

Oh my gosh, ladies. Wedding dresses. Pointe shoes. WEDDING DRESSES AND POINTE SHOES. I think I just lost my mind. This summer was huge for NYC dancer brides. You already know about Tiler Peck’s wedding to fellow New York City Ballet principal Robbie Fairchild. But they weren’t the only happy couple. NYCB soloist Ashley Laracey […]

Misty Copeland's Firebird is a Phoenix

People just can’t stop talking about American Ballet Theater soloist Misty Copeland. It’s hard not to talk about her: At just 32 years old (happy belated birthday, Misty!), she’s transformed herself into a living legend—and a role model for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. Pretty much any dancer (or even young girl, for that matter) who has […]

Smitten by Misty

I love American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland. In fact, I’m a little bit obsessed. Not only is she a stunning technician and performer (and holy cow look at her bod!), but she just seems so real. Like the best friend (right, Misty?) that you can stay up talking with for hours. Now, as part […]