SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Getting to the point of inclusivity, Ballet22 is creating space for all ballerinas to perform regardless of their gender identity. Founders Teresa Knutson, and Roberto Vega ...
Co-founders Roberto Vega Ortiz and Theresa Knudson of Ballet22 joined host Olivia Horton to discuss the importance of inclusion in dance. Watch the clip to learn how you can see them perform for ...
In a blend of classical ballet, pointe work and contemporary styles, the new Oakland-based company Ballet22 will premiere new dances recorded at SF's ODC Theater, some with a modern holiday edge. The ...
Ballet22 presents world class ballet while breaking gender normative traditions, specifically by presenting men, trans, and non-binary artists "en pointe." The company performs beloved classical ...
The pointe shoe is instrumental and symbolic to ballet. As a tool, pointe shoes extend a dancer’s line and create a sense of physical lightness. As an emblem, the pointe shoe is associated with ballet ...
Co-founders Roberto Vega Ortiz and Theresa Knudson of Ballet22 joined host Olivia Horton to discuss the importance of inclusion in dance. Watch the clip to learn how you can see them perform for ...