How a ‘Nutcracker’ Ballerina Spends a Day of Business and Dance

Jenelle Manzi started a nutrition company while performing with New York City Ballet. Now she’s doing her makeup in cabs and ...
Forbes

Couture Ballet Shoes By Michael Kors And Khaite For The Pointe Project

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nadja Sayej writes about fashion, celebrity and pop culture. Last week, the country’s foremost ballet competition, Youth America ...
Click2Houston

What do ballet dancers call their point shoes? A behind-the-scenes look at the Houston Ballet

HOUSTON – “A lot of death happens in them,” jokes Houston Ballet principal dancer Jessica Collado of her silk, baby pink ballet slippers. A ballerina’s point shoes have a reputation for being tough on ...
PBS

Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

When you picture a ballerina, what do you see: A tutu skirt, elegant posture and maybe pointe shoes? Pirouette into the world of ballet with us as we explore the beauty and purpose of pointe shoes!