SARATOGA SPRINGS — Echappe, jete, plie are not words used commonly in most classrooms, and certainly not classrooms occupied by a handful of teenage boys. But Raul Martinez’s ballet studio, and his ...

Belly up the barres, boys. It’s a perfect time to take the leap and don those tights – or maybe that’s vice versa. “We’re very proud to know Mr. Emanuel was a dancer,” says Kelly Ryan, spokeswoman for ...

Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, retired after a final dance at ...

Prince not only found his voice in Minneapolis, but also his moves. In the days after his death, the stories keep coming about how Prince honed his craft and encouraged potential in others, urging ...

Ballet: If you’re in a ballet school or conservatory program, there may be certain dress code rules to adhere to (e.g., the specific color of your leotard and tights). In college or adult open classes ...

I walked into the advanced beginner class at the Washington School of Ballet Saturday morning feeling like a student returning to school a day after playing hooky: anxious. Timid. A tad guilty. I’ve ...