These flat-bottomed predecessors of the modern pointe shoe were secured to the feet by ribbons and incorporated pleats under the toes to enable dancers to leap, execute turns, and fully extend their feet. The first dancers to rise up on their toes did so...

Backstage at the Bolshoi: A New HBO Film Peers Into the Dark World of Russian Ballet

There are so many Ballet Companies around the world, and many of you are curious about which ones are ranked the highest. While this topic will always remain subjective, since Ballet is a form of art, here is a compilation (in no particular order) of the...

Why do you spend so much money and time for your daughter’s ballet classes and rehearsals so that she goes on stage once a year?

The dance of ballet was first introduced to the world in the fifteenth century Italian Renaissance courts. Years later, a wealthy Italian woman, Catherine de Medici, who was also married to King Henry II of France was a huge fan of the art form.

Half a year ago I started taking ballet lessons from a former Russian prima ballerina. I have gradually come to understand the Russian method based on the Vaganova system, which has produced so many top-notch ballerinas on the world stage. Not that I'm a...

So who are the most famous true hip-hop dancers and who are the most famous lyrical (new-style) hip hop dancers?

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Flexibility plays a major role in the advancement of a ballerina. Being flexible has many advantages that will work in your favor when you're trying to improve overall as a dancer. Her are some stretches you should be doing every day in order to improve...

Ballet is a beautiful art form that has been around for centuries. When most people hear the word “ballet”, they tend to picture a tall, thin woman in a tutu. But there are many male ballet dancers and they are just as talented and essential as the female...

There are several standardized, widespread, classical ballet training systems, each designed to produce a unique aesthetic quality from its students. Many of the systems are named after their creators.

Hillarious Parody of Michael Fokine's Choreography of The Dying Swan. Dancer - Ida Nevaseyneva.

Many people were artistic and original in shaping dance during the 20th century and no matter who you choose to be your favorite, someone influential will be left off of this list. These are the top 5 that we feel really struck out and were the most innov...

Feet are a big deal in ballet. Students and professionals alike obsess over how their feet look, feel, and function. Who can forget the cliche image of delicate pink pointe shoes tip-toeing across the floor? Beautiful ballet feet have a reputation, but th...

How can a beautiful art form such as dance be restricted or even illegal? Well, the 4 countries listed below are just some of the places where dance is looked upon in a disgraceful way.