Chyrstyn Fentroy poses in tendu effacé devant, standing leg in plié. Her gaze is downturned as her épaulement shifts her torso over her working leg, downstage arm extending elegant and long beside her. She wears a pale purple classical tutu over tights and pointe shoes that match her skin tone.

Boston Ballet Principal Chyrstyn Fentroy Steps Into Her Power

Ballet didn’t take center stage for Boston Ballet principal Chyrstyn Fentroy until she was 18. Her late start, and the tenacity that helped her overcome it, would lead to an illustrious career with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Boston Ballet. With her crisp, clear-as-a-bell technique, radiant stage presence and spellbinding command of an audience, Fentroy’s uncertain beginning is difficult to imagine now.

Boston Ballet's New Roster Includes Some Surprising Names

With summer drawing to a close, companies are finalizing their rosters for the 2017–18 season. Boston Ballet announced their dancer lineup this morning, and we’re more than a little excited about a number of well-deserved promotions and new company members. From within the company ranks, there are now three new principals: Paul Craig, Patrick Yocum […]