Last winter, we found out that a ballet emoji was coming our way as part of Emoji 12.0. The update includes nearly 400 new emojis featuring several disability-related symbols, gender neutral figures, and, thankfully, our favorite new tiny pair of pointe shoes. Since then, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Twitter and other platforms (see a full list […]
If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for the ballet emoji that is due to hit iPhones everywhere this September, we might have something even better to add tutus to your texts in the meantime—these cute new ballerina iMessage stickers, now available for download from the App Store. Not only does the “Beautiful Ballerinas” sticker […]
Last month, dance writer Siobhan Burke tipped us off in Danceletter, her bi-weekly newsletter, to the fact that a ballet emoji was in the works, and we couldn’t wait to share the news with you. Since then, we’ve gleaned a bit more information, and are now glad to let you know that the “pink loafer […]
Imagine this scenario: You get a text from a friend just as you’re heading into ballet class, and have to answer as quickly as possible. Now, if you were heading into a juggling class, or water polo match, or fencing practice, you’d be able to send a quick emoji in response. But alas, you’re forced […]
Happy #WorldEmojiDay, dance friends! 🎉 👯 🎉 👯 Because it’s just the cutest, we thought we’d share the emoji challenge the Royal Opera House is currently hosting on Twitter. They’ve retold a series of ballets (and operas, for that crowd) in emoji form. If you correctly guess the name of a ballet, you’ll be entered […]