Christopher Wheeldon

Another Honor for Wheeldon

He may be British, but Christopher Wheeldon was just given one of America's oldest honors. Earlier this month, the choreographer was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1780. He joins a list of such notables as Thomas Jefferson, Washington Irving, Duke Ellington, Mark Morris and thousands of others. Congrats!

Superman's Super Show

Senior editor Jenny Stahl recently called New York City Ballet principal Daniel Ulbricht "Superman," and I can't think of a better way to describe the phenomenally talented dancer and teacher, who seems to be everywhere at once these days. (We recently posted a poll asking who your favorite dancer-teacher was, and Ulbricht cleaned up.)

Forward Momentum
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Published November 25, 2009
In contemporary ballet, choreographers and dancers work together to redefine the limits of the art form. more »
Networking Know-How
By nperadotto
Published November 24, 2009
Using everything you’ve got—and tapping everyone you know—is the key to building a career.more »
Celebrating Ten Years of Pointe
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Published November 23, 2009
In Pointe’s debut issue, we profiled an energetic young New York City Ballet dancer and choreographer named Christopher Wheeldon. “As an emerging choreographer, it was fantastic to have exposure from Pointe,” says Wheeldon. “So much of getting out there, having your work seen and being hired…more »
Morphoses—and Beatriz Stix-Brunell—Head to Vail
By Margaret Fuhrer
Published November 23, 2009
Wheeldon brings the 16-year-old to Colorado’s dance festival.more »