Pointe of Attraction: Inside the Making of a Ballet

Innovation. Passion. Spontaneity. If these aren't words that come to mind when we think of ballet, it is time we revised our definition: These are the things, coupled with exceptional technique, that leave us at the edge of our seats, hands poised to contribute to thunderous applause and begging for more. But how does a new ballet capture the hearts and minds of an audience? What attracts creators, and us, as audience members, to certain stories? Over the past several months, I have followed Art...