by Lydia Murray | Feb 6, 2024 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Dance Theatre of Harlem member Alexandra Hutchinson’s dance bag helps her to stay calm, cool, collected, and stylish. “Sometimes I have two bags,” she says. “My friends always say I have a lot of stuff, but I’m always prepared.” Her makeup bag is one of her go-to...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 26, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
The year’s end is a fantastic time to celebrate the hard work that dancers and ballet companies have been doing onstage. Here are 12 standout performances our writers have seen and loved in 2023, listed in chronological order. They range from exuberant solos to major...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 20, 2023 | News, The Latest
It’s official: our friends at Dance Magazine have announced their 2024 “25 to Watch” list. The annual round-up features rising talent throughout the dance industry and spanning multiple dance genres. Of course, we can’t help but feel excited about...
by Kirsten Evans | Dec 19, 2023 | Career, Company Life, Pointe+, Profiles
The life of an aspiring ballet dancer can be confusing and isolating. Hours spent training often leave little time for socializing, and while bonds may form with special teachers or coaches, the path toward a professional career isn’t always clear. This challenge is...
by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 11, 2023 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments Hannah Fischer has been promoted to principal at Miami City...
by Kyra Laubacher | Aug 4, 2023 | News, The Latest
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments On July 6, The Royal Ballet artistic director Kevin O’Hare...
by Lauren Wingenroth | Apr 13, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
It’s hard to believe it was just 10 years ago when Dance Theatre of Harlem, on hiatus for nearly a decade due to financial troubles, was reborn under the leadership of former star ballerina Virginia Johnson. “When Arthur Mitchell told me that I had to come back as...
by Haley Hilton | Mar 6, 2023 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+
There’s nothing quite like watching your favorite dancers soar across the stage in a sky-high grand allégro. It must be nice to know how to fly, right? According to New York City–based athletic trainer Megan Richardson, MS, Dipl Ac, LAc, ATC, with the help of...