When we think of ballet, we often imagine lithe, lean, long-limbed ballerinas gracefully and effortlessly performing demanding technical feats. However, maintaining a body that fulfills this aesthetic ...

Christopher Wheeldon has a guilty secret. “I grew up listening to Phantom of the Opera,” he says. “As an 11-year-old, those big blockbuster musicals were everything. Seeing Starlight Express: it was ...

Colleen Werner tried lots of sports in school — including t-ball, softball, basketball and cheerleading — but her true love has always been dance. She remembers dancing around the house as a toddler, ...

For many dancers, body image — the way a person thinks about their own body — is highly important. In dance, the body is a vessel used for self-expression — and the focus of those watching the ...

At just 23 years old, my life as a professional dancer has been filled with experiences most people only dream of — gold medals, international travel and training with legends. But behind the ...

I was saddened to read about the experiences of two former Richmond Ballet dancers (“Lawsuit alleging abuse at Richmond Ballet can proceed, judge says,” Aug. 20). I am not writing to try to give ...

Disney finally has its first young plus-size heroine, and fans across the internet are elated. “Reflect” is a short film now on Disney+ about a young ballet dancer named Bianca who struggles with her ...

Kalani Hilliker is still dealing with body image issues from her past. In a new sneak peek from 'Dance Moms: The Reunion,' the 23-year-old opens up about going through puberty while filming the ...

The Royal Ballet School’s push for inclusivity—by including plus-size dancers and same-gender pairings—sparked a heated debate online Some welcomed the idea, saying, “dance is for everybody to enjoy,” ...