Behind the flawless elegance of ballet lies a world most audiences never see. While ballerinas appear weightless onstage, ...

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 ...

In Ballet West’s exercise class, Utahns discover their inner ballet dancer and forget about looking foolish Becoming a ballet student as an adult is: a) A good way to exercise. It improves posture and ...

Despite its grace and beauty, ballet is tough -- physically and mentally demanding. So don't be deceived by the pretty-sounding "plié" and "relevé." These exercises will make your leg muscles burn. In ...

A great workout inspired by the pros. A ballet-inspired workout could help you slim down and shape up this season. Physique 57 — -- intro:The hottest barre these days is not some downtown ...

When you think of a ballerina body, you may picture a petite, slender physique. But many dancers have rejected that rigid idea of what a ballerina is supposed to look like-and instead, they've led a ...