by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Oct 15, 2013 | Ballet Dancers, Ballet Health, Editor's Choice
I’ve always been fascinated with what I’ve learned from my injuries. Of course, it helps that I have a great physiotherapist who is very professional and supportive. His name is Andres Povea and we have been working together for over 15 years. One of the...
by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Aug 25, 2013 | Ballet Media, Ballet Photography, Editor's Choice
Photographer Luis Pons Captures Ballerinas in New York City Son of Dominican Republic parents, Luis was born in New York City and considers himself a true New Yorker. His love for photography began as a creative outlet, never imagining it would lead to his passion. He...
by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Mar 12, 2012 | Ballet Dancers, Editor's Choice
One of many little known facts about Anna Pavlova’s life is that she had a dessert created in her honor: the Anna Pavlova Dessert. It has an interesting history, which you can read below, but it also is quite yummy and I look forward to preparing it. For you...
by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Feb 24, 2012 | Ballet History, Ballet Media, Editor's Choice
Former ballerina, historian and dance critic, Jennifer Homans has been passionate about ballet her entire life. She began her dancing career at 8 and danced professionally until the age of 26. Her latest book, Apollo’s Angels reveals her insights on the history...
by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Jan 5, 2012 | Ballet History, Editor's Choice, Pointe Shoes
The Royal Opera House and the Royal Academy of Arts presented ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli’s analysis of the evolution of classical ballet technique through the paintings of Degas dancers. An excited Ms. Hageli shared her findings with the help of Royal Ballet...
by Romy Macias, Senior Editor | Dec 19, 2011 | Ballet Dancers, Editor's Choice
If you want to learn how to apply basic ballet stage makeup in 10 steps, here’s a video tutorial by Carli Samuelson, corps de ballet with PNB (Pacific Northwest Ballet) with tips and insider secrets. Here’s Carli’s process to ballet stage makeup in...