A new cultural gem has quietly taken root in Navarre. Navarre Classical Ballet, a subsidiary of the 501c3 non-profit ...

Dancer and dance teacher Leigh Brockman Horowitz knew that one of the first things she wanted to do when she moved from the New Orleans area to St. Louis was get involved with the dance community.

The beauty, gracefulness, precision and musicality — Brittany Butler was hooked on ballet at an early age. From an excited 3-year-old to a focused high school dance student to a professional dancer, ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

Dancers perform a scene from "Swan Lake" at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase at New Roads School in Santa Monica in August. (Zoe Cranfill / Los Angeles Times) For the record: 11:40 a.m.

At Pico and La Cienega lies a glass door. As you enter, the smell of sweat intermingles with the tittering of classical piano music. In the waiting room, a smattering of people are adorned in every ...

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 ...

Gen Zers, specifically women in their late 20s, have been taking to TikTok to reveal that they’re learning ballet for the first time. While taking up a hobby in adulthood isn’t anything new, this ...

When Caitlin Schneider stepped into her first ballet class in March 2024, she wasn’t chasing a childhood dream — she was just looking for a fresh challenge. A 42-year-old private yoga teacher from ...