Tracy Somani and her classmates exercise toe extensions in a Philadelphia Ballet class for adults who have never danced ballet before. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South ...

For those who’ve never considered themselves dancers — while inwardly thinking it would be nice to know a mambo from a tango ...

When I signed up for my first adult ballet class in my 30s, I expected my technique to be rusty, but I didn’t expect to be totally stumped by what to wear. As a kid, my ballet school had a strict ...

If you dream of stepping up like Nora (Jenna Dewan) in “Step Up,” or getting down like Cadillac (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) on “The Get Down,” it can be intimidating to figure out where to start. Ideally, ...

As a lifelong dancer, I have always advocated for people to try dance — no matter their age or ability. Dance is one of the most natural forms of self-expression and allows one to nurture their ...

Barre ballet classes are a firm favourite in the fitness scene for their ability to combine the grace and elegance of classical dance and Pilates with the rigour of strength training. As an ...

Starting ballet as an adult woman offers physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Here are 9 reasons why it’s never too late to begin.