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When Should Ballerinas Start Using Pointe Shoes

When Should Ballerinas Start Using Pointe Shoes

When Should Ballerinas Start Using Pointe Shoes Pointe shoes are often seen as the epitome of classical ballet performance, allowing dancers to effortlessly float across a stage. As such, young ballerinas are often eager to transition from their soft ballet shoes to...

How good grooming helps us become better dancers

How good grooming helps us become better dancers

How good grooming helps us become better dancers “Where is your hair bun today?” “Did you bring leggings under your sweatpants?” “Have you had the chance to get new ballet shoes yet?” These are questions that young dancers may hear when they come to dance class - not...

Choreographing a Musical

Choreographing a Musical

Choreographing a Musical"Credit must also be given to Emily Sugianto, Spring Awakening’s choreographer, for creating lively dance routines that the whole cast could perfect. The ensemble performances of “The Mirror-Blue Night” and “Touch Me” were particularly...

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Dancers and Directors On The Move

Dancers and Directors On The Move

THE LATEST Your September Ballet Roster Roundup: Dancers and Directors on the Move September 11, 2023  Kyra Laubacher The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in...

Young Dance Artists Arrive with ‘Momentum’

Young Dance Artists Arrive with ‘Momentum’

 Young Dance Artists Arrive with ‘Momentum’ BY JOHN SCHNEIDER MAR. 02, 2023    8:45 A.M. PHOTO BY RACHEL MALEHORN    Millwaukee Ballet II 'Momentum' “Momentum” is the title of the annual showcase by Milwaukee Ballet’s Second Company, known as MBII. This year’s...

Swan Lake Reflections with PBT School Students

Swan Lake Reflections with PBT School Students

PBT School Swan Lake Reflections with PBT School Students Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jenna Bodnar   PBT School graduate students Ariana Chernyshev and Jacqueline Sugianto recently graced the stages of the Benedum Center in Swan Lake with the PBT Orchestra as well...