Ballet celebrates Chinese epic, draws from opera

The dancers move with exceptional lightness, and convey emotional depth Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Michael Jordan Wore These Air Jordans During the Last Dance. Why Aren’t They More Loved?

Once a season or so, Jordan Brand reissues a sneaker that Michael Jordan wore on the basketball court in an iconic original colorway—the Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement,’ say, or the Air Jordan 1 ...
Little Village Magazine

Review: Ballet Des Moines’ ‘Nothing Holds Still’ featured veiled dancers, intricate partner work, paint-covered pointe shoes and the Belin Quartet

Ballet Des Moines offered an evening abundant with world premieres with their latest performance, Nothing Holds Still. The program featured works by three choreographers, each exploring themes of time ...

‘Gentleman Jack’ Brings a Quiet Revolution to Ballet

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s new ballet, based on the life of one of the first modern lesbians, is changing how dancers view their traditional roles.

‘A good balance’: Charlotte Ballet dancer at home in both pointe and running shoes

Running With Théoden is a special Observer interview series featuring runs with influential Charlotteans. This week: Dancer Remi Okamoto.
The Washington Informer

Global Ballet Collaboration Seeks to Provide Affordable, Inclusive Pointe Shoes for Dancers

Through donations, the Dance Institute of Washington (DIW) and Joburg Ballet Giving Tuesday campaign will offer dancers affordable and durable pointe shoes that come in a wide array of skin tones.
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Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement show

NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in ...