Breaking news, bunheads! Sportswear company PUMA just announced they’re teaming up with New York City Ballet as the company’s official activewear partner. PUMA has made it a goal to gain some ground in the women’s training category, as well as in arts and culture, so this partnership definitely makes sense for them. And we’re loving […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I love performing, but I dread class and rehearsals. They’re so boring! How can I find my passion in the studio as well […]
Taylor Stanley circa 2010 (Photo by Erin Baiano) Last night Taylor Stanley, one of our favorite leading men, was promoted to the rank of principal dancer at New York City Ballet. A sudden cast change catapulted Stanley into an unexpected performance of Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction, and he was informed of the promotion right before […]
Is there anything more exciting than peeking into the private world of your dance idols? Nope, I don’t think there is. That’s why we love these gorgeous photos by Barbara Anastacio for AnOther magazine, which capture the messy elegance of New York City Ballet dancers’ traveling cases. On anothermag.com now: Photographer @barbaranastacio steps behind […]
Breaking news, Broadway babies! The Cats revival casting has finally been announced—and it’s a fabulous who’s who list of major dance celebs. The London Cats revival (courtesy DKC/O&M) Leading the way is the amazing Ricky Ubeda as Mr. Mistoffelees. The “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 11 winner is no Great White Way newbie: He […]
From pretty pinks to hues of blue, these pastel pieces will freshen up your ballet classwear.
Six ballerinas discuss why they love their pointe shoes. Kajiya in Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker (Photo by Amitava Sarkar, courtesy Houston Ballet) Yuriko Kajiya, Principal, Houston Ballet Foot type: Wide and flat, with long toes Shoe: Capezio Tiffany Customizations: “I like my heels and sides to be lower than those of the stock shoes. One of […]
Looking for an especially lovely way to start your Monday? Watch this gem of a video, which shows us New York City Ballet from the unique perspective of resident lighting designer Mark Stanley. Lighting design is so critical to dance, and yet, as dancers, we rarely think about it. (Unless the sidelights are blinding us, […]