Pointe

Pointe explores the world of ballet through news, dancer profiles, performance highlights, and practical advice for pre-professionals and professionals.

Recent Highlights

Ballet Black Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary by Catie Robinson

Your March 2026 Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move by Kyra Laubacher

Calvin Royal III Prepares for Two Contrasting Roles: Othello and Prince Ivan by Amy Brandt

Natalia Osipova Brings Her Force of Nature Program to California’s Central Coast by Melissa Garlock

Training & Career Insights

Can Ballet Majors Study Abroad? by Catie Robinson

Inside the Prix de Lausanne: What Goes Into the Process, Scoring, and More by Amy Brandt

Audition Etiquette: 8 Reminders for the Big Day by Kyra Laubacher

The Remarkable Career of Myrna Kamara by Amy Brandt

How Ballet West’s Allison DeBona Coached Team USA’s Olympic Freestyle Skiers by Reanne Rodrigues for Dance Teacher

Rochester City Ballet’s Lydia Marbach’s Favorite Pilates Exercises for Dancers by Kyra Laubacher

Cold and Flu Prevention: Dancer Edition by Catie Robinson

Featured Programs

Pointe also highlights various ballet training programs and intensives from institutions such as Next Generation Ballet, Charlotte Ballet Academy, The Sarasota Ballet, Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education, Alberta Ballet School, Cary Ballet Conservatory, The Dallas Conservatory, and Long Beach Ballet.