As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

For those who think hopping, shuffling, shouting and jumping isn't fulfilling, there is the demi-plie-releve in first position. The demi-plie-releve, as described by the New York City Ballet, has ...

Students at Ashland Elementary School in Lexington, Ky., are getting lots of exercise these days while learning the basics of ballet, thanks to the work of two young ballerinas from Sayre School.

Growing up I spent most of my afternoons and weekends at my local dance studio. I was enrolled in every genre of dance they offered, but ballet was always the class I looked forward to most. I loved ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...