Pointe shoes printed on a 3D printer may sound like something only possible in the future. But imagine our surprise when we found out these high-tech shoes actually exist! Yes, you read that correctly…you can PRINT pointe shoes—and the end result offers less pain and way more durability than traditional methods. The P-rouette pointe shoe […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, How do you know when you’re ready to go on pointe? I know, I know, my teacher is supposed to tell me—but are […]
Avery Gay and Marcus Sarjeant are the contemporary ballet bosses everyone’s talking about. Their daring performance on “World of Dance” last week made for a surprising turn of events, knocking previous Junior Champion Eva Igo out of the competition. Not only are Avery & Marcus the only ballet act on the show to feature pointe […]
When Kelly Schmutte started dancing on pointe in fifth grade, she felt like there had to be a way to make it feel more natural. Right away she began thinking about how to improve the experience. “I wondered if there was a way to make it more enjoyable, so that a dancer could focus on […]
Looking for your next audition shoe? Shot at and in collaboration with Broadway Dance Center, Só Dança has launched a new collection of shoes working with some pretty famous faces of the musical theater world! Offered in two different styles and either 2.5″ or 3″ heels, top industry professionals are loving how versatile and supportive […]
Let’s be real—as much as we love dance, there are days where the pain and discouragement that come from perfecting our craft can make us question why we do what we do. Well, five principal dancers of the Czech National Ballet got on our level and revealed that pain and pressure are as much a […]
Bring serious edge to your next barre in cool-girl classwear. Modeled by Morgan Quinn Photography by Kenneth Edwards Bloch Inc. leotard and tights Just for Kix leotard AinslieWear leotard Grishko unitard So Dança leotard, Discount Dance Supply leggings A version of this story appeared in the March 2018 issue of Dance Spirit with the title […]
Happy birthday, George Balanchine! The great choreographer and founder of New York City Ballet would have been 114 years old today. Balanchine revolutionized ballet, especially American ballet—and he also had quite a way with words. To celebrate Mr. B’s birthday, we rounded up some of our favorite iconic Balanchine quotes. “See the music, hear the […]