I spent most of my teenage years in a dance studio, and while I hung up my ballet shoes 10 years ago, dance-inspired workouts always excite me, because I know that dance training is one of the best ...

You might hear the word 'ballet' and recoil, reminded of childhood classes and bright pink tutus. Or, you might think it sounds like the perfect exercise. Whatever your views on ballet, if you want to ...

This article originally appeared on Sports Illustrated. The typical physique of a ballerina from decades ago is no longer the standard today. That shift—from “childlike and brittle” to strong, healthy ...

Ballet and I never really jibed. I’m not graceful. My flexibility is wanting. And pointing my toes gives me cramps. Why then, did I attend one of the new ballet-barre classes that are springing up all ...