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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

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It doesn’t get more magical than Christmastime in London, and Royal Ballet principal dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan is all about the holiday season—from Nutcracker performances to decorations (both setting them up in her own flat and enjoying them around the city). She also makes a notable shift in her wardrobe, putting aside her Bohemian-inspired summer dresses for sleek cuts and neutral colors.

It doesn’t get more magical than Christmastime in London, and Royal Ballet principal dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan is all about the holiday season—from Nutcracker performances to decorations (both setting them up in her own flat and enjoying them around the city). She also makes a notable shift in her wardrobe, putting aside her Bohemian-inspired summer dresses for sleek cuts and neutral colors.

It doesn’t get more magical than Christmastime in London, and Royal Ballet principal dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan is all about the holiday season—from Nutcracker performances to decorations (both setting them up in her own flat and enjoying them around the city). She also makes a notable shift in her wardrobe, putting aside her Bohemian-inspired summer dresses for sleek cuts and neutral colors.

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Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag.

#dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag. #dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

Dancer. Activist. Style maverick. Digital creator. Houston Ballet member Harper Watters is all of the above. He made history as the company’s first Black, queer first soloist in 2021, and his rise has only continued. Naturally, his dance bag reflects his values—and supports his on-the-go lifestyle.

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National Ballet of Canada's Adji Cissoko, August/September 2011. Photo by Nathan Sayers.

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New York City Ballet soloist Taylor Stanley (photo by Nathan Sayers)

American Ballet Theatre principals Isabella Boylston and Hee Seo, and ABT soloist Sarah Lane (photo by Nathan Sayers)

Miami City Ballet soloist Nathalia Arja, photographed by Nathan Sayers for Pointe

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If you’re unsure about your job security, it’s natural to feel stressed. Here are some steps you can take to cope with the turbulence. #ballet #auditions #career #job #stress #blackandwhite #balletphotography

If you’re unsure about your job security, it’s natural to feel stressed. Here are some steps you can take to cope with the turbulence. #ballet #auditions #career #job #stress #blackandwhite #balletphotography

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Ballet dancers sometimes “enjoy” a reputation (undeserved) for being overly self-serious. Not Claire Davison, who, since 2013, has been a standout of American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet—and also happens to be a trained clown. #clairedavison #abt #clown #ballet #clowning #peterdavison #ballerina

Ballet dancers sometimes “enjoy” a reputation (undeserved) for being overly self-serious. Not Claire Davison, who, since 2013, has been a standout of American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet—and also happens to be a trained clown. #clairedavison #abt #clown #ballet #clowning #peterdavison #ballerina

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Ballet dancers sometimes “enjoy” a reputation (undeserved) for being overly self-serious. Not Claire Davison, who, since 2013, has been a standout of American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet—and also happens to be a trained clown. #clairedavison #abt #clown #ballet #clowning #peterdavison #ballerina

Ballet dancers sometimes “enjoy” a reputation (undeserved) for being overly self-serious. Not Claire Davison, who, since 2013, has been a standout of American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet—and also happens to be a trained clown. #clairedavison #abt #clown #ballet #clowning #peterdavison #ballerina

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BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

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BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

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BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

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BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany War Pigs, Commonwealth Games, Royal Ballet, Looking Forward To Seeing, Ballet Dancers, Opening Ceremony, New Music, Metal

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BRB’s previous artistic director, David Bintley, put the company on the map, bringing with him an impressive pedigree and a long association with The Royal Ballet and its school. When Carlos Acosta took over as artistic director in January 2020, he sought to widen the company’s appeal and draw in new, younger audiences with new works while remaining true to the classics. #ballet #balletphotography #balletcompany

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The stressors of job hunting—filming a reel, writing cover letters, fine-tuning your resumé—are hard enough, but they are more magnified when there’s a long lag time between auditioning for a company (or submitting your materials digitally) and getting a response. There are ways to handle this difficult situation that are proactive and professional, and may even bolster your chances. #auditions #ballet #career #ghosted

The stressors of job hunting—filming a reel, writing cover letters, fine-tuning your resumé—are hard enough, but they are more magnified when there’s a long lag time between auditioning for a company (or submitting your materials digitally) and getting a response. There are ways to handle this difficult situation that are proactive and professional, and may even bolster your chances. #auditions #ballet #career #ghosted

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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” #ballerina #ballet #motherhood #balletquotes Dance Theater, Theatre, Ballet Quotes, Harlem, Ingrid, Activist, Founder, Ballerina

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” #ballerina #ballet #motherhood #balletquotes

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In this exclusive Pointe+ Artist Talk, Harper Watters and Lauren Anderson—both groundbreaking artists as Houston Ballet's first Black, queer first soloist and first Black principal, respectively—discuss how their relationship has evolved over time, the importance of representation in ballet, Black History Month and more. #blackhistorymonth #harperwatters #laurenanderson #interview #blackballerina #video Ballet Theater, Alexandra Martin, Aaron Young, Lauren Anderson, Houston Ballet, Ballet Academy, Black Ballerina

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In this exclusive Pointe+ Artist Talk, Harper Watters and Lauren Anderson—both groundbreaking artists as Houston Ballet's first Black, queer first soloist and first Black principal, respectively—discuss how their relationship has evolved over time, the importance of representation in ballet, Black History Month and more. #blackhistorymonth #harperwatters #laurenanderson #interview #blackballerina #video

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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth Passion Project, Black History Month

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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

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Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ingrid Silva has several titles—dancer, founder, activist and author among them. But the one that’s changed her life the most is “Mom.” Here, Silva shows how she balances it all during a typical day. #ingridsilva #dayinthelife #ditl #profiles #dancetheatreofharlem #ballet #blackballerina #blackhistorymonth

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In this video exclusive, Frank Andersen takes us inside the rehearsal process for "La Sylphide" at Oregon Ballet Theatre, and talks about why Bournonville’s ballets still have relevance today. #video #ballet #lasylphide #oregonballetheatre #bournonville #rehearsal #behindthescenes Andersen, Rehearsal, Behind The Scenes, Oregon, Career, Exclusive

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In this video exclusive, Frank Andersen takes us inside the rehearsal process for "La Sylphide" at Oregon Ballet Theatre, and talks about why Bournonville’s ballets still have relevance today. #video #ballet #lasylphide #oregonballetheatre #bournonville #rehearsal #behindthescenes

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James Whiteside is a consummate multi-hyphenate. The American Ballet Theatre principal is also a choreographer, author, singer and drag queen. And now, Whiteside is back on the air waves with a new podcast, “Front Row.” We spoke with Whiteside to hear all about his new podcast, how he’s managed his recent recovery from a ruptured tendon and how it feels to be back onstage. #jameswhiteside #ballet #podcast #injury #dancer #maledancer #americanballetheatre American Ballet Theatre, Dance Dreams, Ballet Performances, James White, Lake Photos, Male Dancer, Ballet Photography, Beautiful Costumes

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James Whiteside is a consummate multi-hyphenate. The American Ballet Theatre principal is also a choreographer, author, singer and drag queen. And now, Whiteside is back on the air waves with a new podcast, “Front Row.” We spoke with Whiteside to hear all about his new podcast, how he’s managed his recent recovery from a ruptured tendon and how it feels to be back onstage. #jameswhiteside #ballet #podcast #injury #dancer #maledancer #americanballetheatre

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James Whiteside is a consummate multi-hyphenate. The American Ballet Theatre principal is also a choreographer, author, singer and drag queen. And now, Whiteside is back on the air waves with a new podcast, “Front Row.” We spoke with Whiteside to hear all about his new podcast, how he’s managed his recent recovery from a ruptured tendon and how it feels to be back onstage. #jameswhiteside #ballet #podcast #injury #dancer #maledancer #americanballetheatre Injury Recovery, Choreographer, Onstage, Drag Queen, Front Row

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James Whiteside is a consummate multi-hyphenate. The American Ballet Theatre principal is also a choreographer, author, singer and drag queen. And now, Whiteside is back on the air waves with a new podcast, “Front Row.” We spoke with Whiteside to hear all about his new podcast, how he’s managed his recent recovery from a ruptured tendon and how it feels to be back onstage. #jameswhiteside #ballet #podcast #injury #dancer #maledancer #americanballetheatre

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Audition pressure begins long before you set foot in the studio for a company class or cattle call, particularly when it comes to creating an audition video. Converting three-dimensional dancing to film’s two-dimensional plane can be stressful, especially when it comes to dealing with self-critique. But with the right guidance, you can avoid the pitfalls of paralyzing self-scrutiny. #audition #ballet #videoaudition #perfectionism #career Perfectionism, Take That, Let It Be, Audition, Cattle, Three Dimensional, Plane, Guidance

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Audition pressure begins long before you set foot in the studio for a company class or cattle call, particularly when it comes to creating an audition video. Converting three-dimensional dancing to film’s two-dimensional plane can be stressful, especially when it comes to dealing with self-critique. But with the right guidance, you can avoid the pitfalls of paralyzing self-scrutiny. #audition #ballet #videoaudition #perfectionism #career

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Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag.

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Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag. #dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

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Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag.

#dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag. #dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

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Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag. #dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

Collage Dance Collective member Miyesha McGriff carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes—in the form of her dance bag. #dancebag #pointeplus #ballet #blackballerina #pointe #freed #perfectfit

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BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #advice #quotes #inspiration #ballet #contemporary #pointe

BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #advice #quotes #inspiration #ballet #contemporary #pointe

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BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #ballet #balletx #contemporary #contemporaryballet #balletphotography #dance Contemporary Ballet, Irvine, Syllabus, Pursue, Movers, Andrea, Academy

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BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #ballet #balletx #contemporary #contemporaryballet #balletphotography #dance

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BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #ballet #balletx #contemporary #contemporaryballet #balletphotography #dance

BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #ballet #balletx #contemporary #contemporaryballet #balletphotography #dance

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BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #ballet #balletx #contemporary #contemporaryballet #balletphotography #dance

BalletX’s Andrea Yorita is one of the company’s most captivating and powerful movers. Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, she later attended the University of California, Irvine, which opened her eyes to the world of contemporary ballet. Now in her 11th season with BalletX, Yorita continues to pursue new ways to push herself and grow every day. #ballet #balletx #contemporary #contemporaryballet #balletphotography #dance

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