Ballet has always had a complicated relationship with gender. In the classical roles we watch on stage, men play princes and heartbreakers who leap high in the air and take up entire stages with large ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

Ballet training begins at the barre, but in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, a kitchen counter and the back of a couch has become a substitute for even America's most elite ballerinas. When the ...

At this dance school, young girls dream of wearing uncomfortable shoes that may only hold up for a few months — and their parents are fully supportive. This isn’t a new fashion trend. It’s the reality ...

This story mentions sexual violence. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. As long as she gets to dance, Makayla ...

Once considered a niche pursuit for the dedicated few, ballet is now attracting a whole new wave of enthusiasts. Blending fitness, mindfulness, and creativity, ballet classes have become the latest ...

Artistic director Sophie Williams uses the term “female forward” when describing Pointeworks, the contemporary ballet organization she founded that sold out its inaugural show at The Conrad in La ...

It was a pointed comment about her Afro-braided hair that spurred Ruth Essel to carve out what she calls a safe space for Black dancers. The founder of Pointe Black Ballet School in London said when ...

One of only two U.S.-based auditions for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be right here in Fayetteville. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division will host auditions and a master class Jan ...