In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...

Brazil-born dancer Iago Breschi celebrated his 29th birthday earlier this month, and on that day he took a moment to consider that he’s living a life he never thought possible. Known for his stunning ...

When Constance Devernay departed the Scottish Ballet in 2023 after performing for fifteen years, including seven as the company’s highest rank of Principal dancer, she didn’t leave the world of dance ...

While there’s no “one way” to become a professional ballerina, many performers who dance for a living follow a typical trajectory. Keep reading to learn the steps (you are a dancer, after all) to help ...

Contract negotiations have brought higher pensions, mandated rest times, and increased wages for a job that requires intense schedules and years of training. American Ballet Theatre Corps de Ballet ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Courtney Washington made her name as a choreographer in street-dance competitions and on the ballroom scene. Now, she’s making a work for Parsons Dance. The choreographer ...

At just 23 years old, my life as a professional dancer has been filled with experiences most people only dream of — gold medals, international travel and training with legends. But behind the ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Smooth floors. Public restrooms. A built-in audience: The lower level of Moynihan Hall doubles as a rehearsal space for a variety of dance groups, including K-pop, salsa and ...

In the ballet world, Reece Clarke is royalty — and it seems the whole world is falling for him. The principal dancer at the Royal Ballet and Opera in London has risen quickly through the ranks. He’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Garen Scribner was a San Francisco Ballet dancer for a decade. (Erik Tomasson) In 2019, when film director Alex Ramsey told Garen ...

In a one-room studio tucked down an alley in Burbank, four dancers spin in unison around an orange-walled room. Two on foot and two in wheelchairs. It’s late and it’s hot — the AC is busted. But their ...