Contract negotiations have brought higher pensions, mandated rest times, and increased wages for a job that requires intense schedules and years of training. American Ballet Theatre Corps de Ballet ...

In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...

My mother enrolled me into classical ballet when I was 3 years old — not an uncommon activity for many young children if they’re looking to become professional ballet dancers. During my ...

Kobe Bryant, the late basketballer, did tap dance to strengthen his ankles. Harold Connolly, the 1956 Olympic champion in the hammer (a 7.26kg metal ball attached to a wire) throw, took help from his ...

Classical dancers and orthopaedic surgeons talk about the science and biomechanics of dance and prevention of dance injuries ...

Every Friday night and Saturday morning outside of the Sierra Tower, the clacking of dance shoes against concrete pavement can be heard as a group of dancers gather to practice folklorico, a Mexican ...

When you picture a ballerina, what do you see: A tutu skirt, elegant posture and maybe pointe shoes? Pirouette into the world of ballet with us as we explore the beauty and purpose of pointe shoes!

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves. By Sophie Bress At Azara Ballet, dancers aren’t expected to make eye ...