What happens when a choreographer goes off the beaten path? This past Friday's New Combinations program at The New York City Ballet staged unique works in the repertory of four icons of the field: ...

It is a widely known fact that ballet is the hardest style of dance to train in, and requires the use of muscles that the average person would not even know existed. The isolation of different body ...

Despite its grace and beauty, ballet is tough -- physically and mentally demanding. So don't be deceived by the pretty-sounding "plié" and "relevé." These exercises will make your leg muscles burn. In ...

The audience is laughing hysterically. Four perfect ballerinas in tiaras and long, white mesh tutus are sharing the stage with a comical lad in an intentionally ill-fitting tuxedo, augmented by red ...

Not every teenager dreams of spending three weeks of summer vacation engaged in rigorous exercise while memorizing complex dance combinations. But 35 students, ages 12-18, are thrilled to be ...