Relatedly, dancers often have a shortened rehearsal period for “The Nutcracker,” alongside their litany of matinee and ...

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 ...

For many adults, a step in the right direction is a step back in time. “At this point in my life, I know I’m not going to be a ballerina, but I want to stay slim and I enjoy it,” said Rae Malone of ...

Ballet West Academy offers classes for everyone ages three to adult. Their mission is to share this art form with everyone! Curriculum for all aspects of dance (classical ballet technique, pointe work ...

Its free summer intensive program, the Repertory Youth Summer Enrichment (R.Y.S.E.) Conservatory, runs six weeks, Monday ...

It was a week into adult beginning ballet at Greenwood’s American Dance Institute (ADI), and a student had let out a knee-jerk apology for a small error during ...

On a Tuesday in September, Mary Ruble walked up to the barre of the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica for a 7:45 a.m. ballet class, joining about 30 women of all different ages. They stretched ...

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 ...

After his first communion, a little boy is given sweets and pastries to celebrate the coming-of-age landmark. Following his indulgence of whipped cream, the boy becomes ill and descends into a ...