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 ...

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 ...

Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who defied the odds of her early childhood in war-torn Sierra Leone to become a trailblazing performer and choreographer, has died. DePrince died Tuesday, her ...

While South Florida audience members wiggle around in their seats, giddy with anticipation for Miami City Ballet to perform their favorite scenes from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, the company’s ...

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 ...

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a gifted dancer who rose from an orphanage in Sierra Leone to become a second soloist with Boston Ballet, has died, according to a family statement posted Friday on Facebook ...

Youth America Grand Prix, a student ballet scholarship group, wanted to make its mark by having the most ballet dancers on pointe at the same time. By James Barron Good morning. Happy to be back after ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...