Category Archives: Who’s Hot

The Dirt with Allynne Noelle

Posted on Apr 20, 2012 by .
Allynne Noelle in Los Angeles Ballet's Swan Lake

Whether she’s performing classical ballet variations or contemporary works, Allynne Noelle’s pure joy is contagious. And that vibrant stage presence … Continue reading →

Posted in The Dirt

Who’s Who on the Comp Scene

Posted on Apr 18, 2012 by .
Emma Bradley (PROPIX)

KALI GRINDER Age: 18 Studio: The Dance Zone in Henderson, NV In a sea of contemporary soloists, playful musicality and … Continue reading →

Posted in New Stories We Love, You Should Know

Michaela DePrince

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
American Ballet Theatre

Ballerinas aren’t often described as powerful. Strong? Maybe. Dynamic? Sure. But when you watch 17-year-old Michaela DePrince, a student at … Continue reading →

Posted in Who's Hot, You Should Know

Vanessa Zahorian

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
Soaring in Don Quixote at San Francisco Ballet

What do you get when you combine diamond-strong technique with old-Hollywood beauty and glamour? San Francisco Ballet principal Vanessa Zahorian, … Continue reading →

Posted in Letter To My Teenage Self

True Grit

Posted on Mar 13, 2012 by .
Evan’s YouTube video had more than 12,500 hits at press time, but Evan didn’t have any photos of himself dancing with his new leg! His pal Kyla Heinz took these exlusively for DS.

At 21 years old, Evan Ruggiero has the talent, drive and training to make it big on Broadway. The catch? … Continue reading →

Posted in Off the Record

Juliet Doherty

Posted on Mar 1, 2012 by .
Juliet dancing a variation from Diana and Acteon (pas de deux) at Youth America Grand Prix (VAM Productions)

Juliet Doherty just may have it all: ridiculously long legs, the archiest feet on any given stage, big, beautiful eyes, … Continue reading →

Posted in You Should Know