Tag: ballet

Announcing Pointe+, the New Digital Subscription for Ballet Dancers

Dear Dance Lovers, If there’s one word to describe ballet dancers, it’s passionate. We are a devoted bunch, whether it means committing to a heavy training schedule, watching endless ballet clips on YouTube or reading up on everything there is to know about our beloved artform. That’s why we’ve created Pointe+—our brand-new digital platform for serious […]

How to Keep Jealousy From Taking Over Your Dance Life

How to Keep Jealousy From Taking Over Your Dance Life

To adapt the immortal lyrics of Olivia Rodrigo, “co-comparison is killing [dancers] slowly.” No surprise, when you consider what dance is: a highly competitive artform practiced in front of a mirror, shared on social media with easily compared stats, and set against the backdrop of a pandemic that’s inhibiting training and sidelining careers. Everyone (and […]

Vanessa Torres The Turning Pointe

Next on Your Reading List: “The Turning Pointe”

Looking for a gripping read between competition rehearsals? If you like family drama, fierce competition and out-of-the-box characters (as in, the stereotypical cutthroat ballet master is actually the main character’s father…yikes!), you may want to pick up debut author Vanessa Torres’ The Turning Pointe, which hits bookshelves February 22. Not to be confused with Turning […]

5 of the most romantic pas de deux in classical ballet

5 of the Most Romantic Pas de Deux in Classical Ballet

Classical ballets may vary in style, setting and plot, but one theme unites the most famous ballets: love. These five lovely pas de deux—French for “step of two”—are the ballet equivalent of a lacy paper valentine or heart-shaped box of chocolates: sweet, romantic, and perfect to enjoy around Valentine’s Day. The Balcony Pas de Deux […]

Which Nutcracker Sweet Are You?

Most everyone has a favorite scene from Act II of The Nutcracker. But there’s a difference between which variation you love and which Nutcracker sweet really captures your essence. Keep track of your answers and scroll to find out which one best represents your personality. 1. Pick a Thanksgiving food: a. turkey b. cranberry sauce […]