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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve stumbled upon this article, chances are you’re a singer, actor, or musical theater lover who wants to learn how to dance. Now, we can’t promise you’ll be crowned the next winner of “Dancing ...

As a young ballet dancer, Adriana Pierce lived with two separate selves: the dancer at rehearsal and then, outside the studio, the queer woman exploring her identity. She did not think it possible for ...

The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so successful. Dueling duetJames Streeter as the Mouse King (left) spars with ...