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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In 2019, Alexandra Basmagy, then a corps de ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the ...

After performing with two of the world’s top ballet companies, Drew Nelson found himself trading pirouettes for problem sets and embarking on an entirely new journey as a student at Tufts. Following a ...

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They’re keeping the competition on their toes. Hundreds of young ballet dancers simultaneously perched on their tippy toes — holding the grueling pose for more than a minute to set a new world record ...

Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, 29, has died. An announcement on DePrince’s Instagram page Friday afternoon shared news of her death (see below). DePrince, who had a remarkable journey from ...

An autopoiesis loop of support. A scheme of action for equity and inclusivity in ballet, with the sisterhood alliance forming its core. Why are there so few women in leadership positions in Polish ...

At the beginning of the year, Alishia Abodunde joined her friend, a former ballet dancer from New York, on a trip to the ballet at the Royal Opera House in London. It was her first time going to the ...

BOSTON – The Boston Ballet company is one of the most diverse in the country, featuring dancers from all around the world, of just about every color. Those dancers are hoping to send a message to ...

It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Ballet will be ...