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 ...

Perhaps one of the last places where the old distinction between ballet and modern dance can still be seen clearly is in the new sculpture rooms of the National Gallery of Art. On one side of a room ...

Brian Heil has good reason to believe that his career as a ballet artist was his destiny: His ability to work consistently and contribute to the dance community in his hometown is a rarity. “At ...

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 See more of our coverage in your ...

Brazil-born dancer Iago Breschi celebrated his 29th birthday earlier this month, and on that day he took a moment to consider that he’s living a life he never thought possible. Known for his stunning ...