The students take their spots at the barre. The mirrored wall reflects 21 dancers, elegant in their leotards, tights and ballet slippers, a few opting for gym shorts or sweats. Barres line up in ...

A former Boston Ballet dancer, Merlin brings native knowledge to the fitting room. “Instead of just putting the costume on ...

Beyond what you might imagine, this discipline combines the grace and precision of classical ballet with the intensity and effectiveness of functional training and Pilates. You don't need to be a ...

Indian enchantment, haunting ethereal images and a lavish setting make one of the greatest classical ballets, Marius Petipa's ‘La Bayad?re' a very fitting tribute to mark the 30th anniversary of the ...

Jackie Kennedy was a fan of sleeveless sheaths, pearls and, apparently, sailors in tight pants. How fitting! An arbiter of what is classic and beautiful, the former first lady took ballet seriously, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Whitney Harris’ Get Fit RVA segment continued with the Richmond Ballet. Whitney said it was quite a challenge for her and she found out the dancers are not only graceful but ...

EVERYONE has heard of George Balanchine, but fewer have heard of New York City Ballet’s great co-founder, Lincoln Kirstein, the arts arbiter, philanthropist and much more, who first brought Balanchine ...

Sounds of pointe shoes can always be heard inside the studios of Ballet West, but you would never guess the person wearing ...

Costumes by Tara Subkoff for Underland, 2011, Stephen Petronio Company. “Dance & Fashion” is a far-reaching exploration of the relationship between two intrinsically linked art forms. The show, ...

DANISH ballet star Peter Schaufuss says he once asked Princess Diana if she thought that someone would one day choreograph a ballet about her. She answered “No,” but obviously the Princess of Wales ...