Instructor: Kristen Demaree was born into ballet. Her mother is Barbara Demaree, who started Boulder Ballet, originally the Ballet Arts Studio located above Tom’s Tavern. Along with a lifetime of ...

The students take their spots at the barre. The mirrored wall reflects 21 dancers, elegant in their leotards, tights and ballet slippers, a few opting for gym shorts or sweats. Barres line up in ...

As adults we tend to stick to the traditional ways of exercising, without realising that activities such as ballet have a long list of advantages for us as well. About a year ago, I signed up for a ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. As a child studying at the School of American Ballet, I supplemented my formal ...

If you loved ballet class as a kid and wish you could plié today, listen up: Adult ballet classes are a thing, and with over 68 million views on TikTok — not to mention the ever-booming balletcore ...

FARGO - Maggi Gadaire of Fargo wanted to be a tap dancer ever since she was a child. Now that she's a grandmother, she finally has the opportunity. "I want my feet to make music," said Gadaire, who is ...

To say that Robert Brassel is an unlikely author is an understatement; however, the retired professional ballet dancer has found himself with a second book under his belt and a successful endeavor to ...

Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating, and more delivered right to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter. If I could go back in time and do it over again, I’m not sure I would have ever ...

DUBUQUE, Ia. — You point your toes and extend your pink slipper clad foot forward. Your mind is clear of anything outside the studio walls as you raise your arms and step into the next turn. Dance ...

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 many adults, a step in the right direction is a step back in time. “At this point in my life, I know I’m not going to be a ballerina, but I want to stay slim and I enjoy it,” said Rae Malone of ...

Lauren Dimesky is talking about a class known as "Flight School." This is her third year at Align Ballet Method where this new class is taking flight. "It's a great feel-good hour. You get to listen ...