Photo courtesy of Alston Macgill
Congratulations, Alston! 
Winger Contributing Writer to Attend SAB
August 3rd, 2011Dancing in the (hot, sweltering) NY Streets
August 3rd, 2011
In an effort to boost low sales, Sony devised a most beautiful ad campaign featuring a twirling (and no doubt sweating!) ballerina!
Crowds gathered by the side of the road to watch as a prima ballerina in full costume danced alongside traffic on a busy freeway. The dancer was performing a sequence as she filmed an advert on 7th Avenue in Manhattan dressed in a full, lilac tulle tutu and structured bodice.
In the past week, temperatures in New York have soared to 110F but the dancer pirouetted and leapt repeatedly to get the right shot for the Sony ad. Check out the photos from the set along with the remainder of this article here.
New Reality Show Goes Behind the Scenes with Miami City Ballet
July 28th, 2011
There’s a new dance reality TV show in the works, one that will take viewers behind the scenes of the America’s top ballet companies and showcase dancers both on and off the stage. En Pointe will showcase Miami City Ballet during its premiere episode this fall.
To learn more about En Pointe and to stay informed about upcoming air dates/times, visit their Facebook page . (While you’re there, be sure to check out the neat behind the scenes photos while on the set at Miami City Ballet!)
If You Thought Pointe Shoes Were Tall Enough Already, Think Again!
July 25th, 2011
World famous footwear designer, Christian Louboutin has snagged the spotlight once again, this time for creating a pair of shoes only a dancer could wear – and perhaps love. These one of a kind pointe shoe stilettos were recently commissioned for a silent auction benefitting the English National Ballet.
Encrusted with dozens of glittering Swarovski crystals and perched atop a staggering 8 inch heel, the shoes are the tallest stilettos ever made! Read more about this high-fashion traipse through the dance world here.
Sightings! YAGP Competition
July 17th, 2011Check out this awesome video, courtesy of CBS news! They recently interviewed four young dancers competing in the Youth American Grand Prix finals in New York. And, at approximately 2:57 seconds into the segment, you’ll notice one of the dancers wearing our Vamp leotard! This is truly an inspiring video segment, one that is sure to delight both competitive – and non competitive – dancers alike!
Modern Dance – “…there’s an app for that!”
May 30th, 2011
We knew it was only a matter of time….! 
The first app featuring modern dance for both the iPhone and iPad is available now through iTunes. This free app was created by choreographer, Richard Daniels and showcases the talents of Carmen de Lavallade, Deborah Jowitt, Regina Larkin, Christine Redpath and Megan Williams. “Dances for an iPhone” is a revolutionary concept that introduces the first purely cultural category of App, according to Mr. Daniels.” ~ quote Elitedance.com You can read all about this technological feat (feet?) here. To download the app, click here.
ABT’s Med Team Keeps Dancers Balanced
May 24th, 2011
Julie Daugherty working on Melanie Hamrick. Photo by Susie Morgan
As every dancer knows, keeping your body – or rather, your instrument – in top shape and injury-free requires more than attending daily class. Read how ABT is keeping its dancers in top condition with help from its highly trained medical staff…
…and Another Ballet Record is Broken!
May 24th, 2011
Photo credit: Jon Budeker / Orlando Sentinel
“One, two, three…UP!,” an announcer told the group. For next one minute, a silenced crowd watched as the group, made up of mostly girls and women, with a few guys sprinkled in, kept their legs moving to sustain balance.” – Orlando Sentinel Check out the video clip, folks! It’s awesome!
Wedding Bells for Ethan Stiefel & Gillian Murphy
May 24th, 2011
Photo credit: James Whitehill
We think this photo says it all, don’t you? Congratulations, you two crazy love birds!
Bunheads Shatter World Record
May 24th, 2011
A total of 1,359 ballet dancers invaded the State Library of Queensland to challenge the Guinness World Record for the largest ballet class! The previous record was set in Hannover, Germany by 1,055 dancers. The event was organized by Queensland Ballet Company and is awaiting official verification from the “powers that be”. But take a look at the photos – they are quite impressive!
Read all about this incredible feat here.
Blog Feed- Behind the Scenes with Lindsi Dec (Pointe Magazine Cover Shoot) October 3, 2011
- Vala Dancewear & PNB soloist, Lindsi Dec – Pointe Magazine Exclusive September 30, 2011
- Book Review: Where Snowflakes Dance and Swear September 23, 2011
- Historical Event – American Dancer Joins Bolshoi Ballet September 20, 2011
- Stiefel, Murphy Head to Royal New Zealand August 19, 2011
- Stunning Collection of Dance Photos from the 20’s – 90’s August 9, 2011
- Elissa Fuchs – 90 Years Old & Still Dancing Strong August 4, 2011
- Elizabeth Murphy Joins Pacific Northwest Ballet August 4, 2011
- Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s Bernice Coppieters Tackles Role of Instructor August 4, 2011
- Yamaha Pianos + Pittsburgh Ballet = Sweet Music! August 3, 2011