Tag: instagram

7 Beyoncé Dancers You Need to Follow Right This Minute

Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that Queen Beyoncé completely dominated last year’s Coachella festival—so much so that it was rechristened, and will perhaps forever be known as, #Beychella. And if you’re like us, you couldn’t take your eyes off her army of gorgeous, talented backup dancers, who were sharp and stunning throughout […]

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!

Is Your Cell Phone Affecting Your Port de Bras?

Scrolling your feeds endlessly can have a serious impact on your posture and alignment. “Since 2008 or so, I’ve seen a lot of heads and shoulders hunched forward,” says Kim Fielding, a former dancer who created a Pilates class specifically to counteract the effects of technology. “Some dancers will overcompensate for this, leading to splayed […]

This Instagram Ballet Star Just Got Real About Body Image Issues

Instagram star Kylie Shea has built a following of nearly 170,000 with her playful workout videos, which combine traditional fitness activities, like jumping rope or running on the treadmill, with pointe shoes and sassy choreography. Shea’s effortless cool-girl-next-door vibe and solid ballet technique make her vids totally irresistible. Now Shea’s using her platform to address […]

The Real Story Behind @biscuitballerina's Now-Famous Insta Account

Last week, we highlighted the deliberately, hysterically bad @biscuitballerina Instagram account, created by a then-mysterious dancer with a great sense of humor. This week, the artist behind @biscuitballerina—who turns out to be Royal Ballet of Flanders corps member Shelby Williams—got in touch with us to set the record straight about the intentions of those LOL-worthy […]

How to Get All the Likes: Advice from an Insta Dance Star

If Kalani were to win an award for something besides her dancing, it would be for having the most “like”-worthy Instagram page (@kalanihilliker): It’s jam-packed with behind-the-scenes pics of the “Dance Moms” cast, fashionable photo shoots, and goofy, candid moments. Here, Kalani shares the strategies that got her to 4.2 million followers. kalani hilliker on […]

#BalletBeauty at The Royal Opera House

You guys know how obsessed I am with Insta meetups. These genius events unite passionate photographers with compelling subject matter, and then leverage the power of social media technology to give people multiple perspectives on the same idea, object or place. May I then call your attention to The Royal Opera House’s #balletbeauty meetup? Home […]

#emptygarnier

OK you guys, I’m officially obsessed. This #empty trend on Instagram is absolutely captivating and when top ‘grammers turn their lenses toward the world’s most beautiful buildings—well, I die. POB dancers in rehearsal (photo by @hannahrw) It feels like it was just yesterday that I was freaking out over #emptyROH. Now, thank the interwebz for […]