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Amy Brandt

Amy has been the editor in chief of Pointe magazine since 2014, following a 19-year dance career. She danced professionally with the Milwaukee Ballet and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, among others, and performed in honor of Ms. Farrell at the 2005 Kennedy Center Honors. While pursuing her college degree part-time, she began writing extensively for several dance publications, including Pointe's "Ask Amy" advice column. Amy graduated summa cum laude from Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in English and World Literatures, and currently serves on its advisory board. Before joining Pointe, she was an associate editor for Dance Teacher and Dance Magazine.

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Jan 20, 2021

Ask Amy: How Can I Make the Most of Performance Opportunities in a Pandemic?

Amy Brandt
Jan 11, 2021

Join Us for a Q&A With ABT's Gabe Stone Shayer on January 21

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Amy Brandt
Jan 08, 2021

The Year in Ballet Books: 9 New Reads for Dance Fans Young and Old

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Dec 18, 2020
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Ask Amy: How Can I Overcome My Fear of Pirouettes on Pointe?

Amy Brandt
Nov 25, 2020
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Ethan Stiefel Has Just Been Named Artistic Director of American Repertory Ballet

Amy Brandt
Nov 17, 2020

Ask Amy: Finding Coordination After a Growth Spurt

Amy Brandt
Nov 13, 2020
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Ask Amy: Part of My Toenail Broke Off. Can I Still Do Pointework?

Amy Brandt
Nov 04, 2020
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Oct 30, 2020
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Oct 16, 2020

The USA International Ballet Competition Has Been Rescheduled for 2023

Amy Brandt
Sep 21, 2020

Ask Amy: My Parents Want Me to Get a Job and Cut Back on Dance Classes

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American Ballet Theatre Promotes 6 Dancers to Principal, 1 to Soloist

Amy Brandt
Sep 10, 2020
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A "Romeo and Juliet" Movie Starring Francesca Hayward is Coming to PBS's "Great Performances"

Amy Brandt
Sep 03, 2020
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Ask Amy: How to Deal When You're Not Cast Because of Your Height

Amy Brandt
Sep 03, 2020
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The Stars of "Center Stage" Are Having a Virtual Reunion

Amy Brandt
Aug 31, 2020
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Ask Amy: How to Find the Right Pointe Shoes if One Foot is More Flexible Than the Other

Amy Brandt
Aug 11, 2020
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Ask Amy: How to Efficiently Improve Stamina

Amy Brandt
Jul 08, 2020
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PNB's Margaret Mullin Looks Ahead to a Freelance Career and Works Toward a Future in Directing

Amy Brandt
Jun 10, 2020