Despite the success of dancers such as Misty Copeland and Michaela DePrince, the ballet world is still inherently white. For decades, dancers of colour have had no choice but to wear pale pink or ...

As part of their ongoing mission to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, Nashville Ballet is excited to announce that they will be transitioning each of their artists into dancer ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Barelegged swans are a bit like baseball players without caps. But as the art form confronts its history of racial homogeneity some traditions are ...

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 ...

If your notion of ballet is confined to images of ethereal women in white tutus on their tippy toes, Hope Muir has news for you. In announcing details of the National Ballet of Canada’s 2025-2026 ...

“When I first decided to form a ballet company, Mother said: ‘Dear, why don’t you just see a psychiatrist?’ I told her it would be cheaper to form a ballet company.” So Rebekah Harkness went ahead, ...

Interest in adult ballet has increased by 75% over the last three to five years, according to the Royal Academy of Dance. The trend is driven by a resurgence of ballet-inspired fashion and a desire to ...