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 ...

Barbara Gerbasi longed to study ballet when she was young, but her dreams of donning a tutu and pink satin shoes were at odds with her mother, who preferred she learn piano. It wasn't until she turned ...

When Ruthanna Boris began teaching ballet at the University of Washington in 1965, there was no dance department, no dance studio and no musical accompanist. Those of us who attended her classes on ...

rehearsal, it's practically impossible to take your eyes off principal dancers Haiyan Wu and Yang Zou as they learn the steps to the "Orpheus Portrait." "You have to remember that this is about young ...

NEW YORKNEW YORK — There’s been plenty of chatter on Broadway these days about how the revival of the musical “Pippin” has brilliantly combined circus elements. At New York City Center, it’s nice to ...

Anaheim High School’s “On Your Toes” combines the beauty of ballet and the liveliness of tap to create a production that is sure to amaze. One of the first musicals written to feature classical ballet ...