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 ...

“Muscles are not much different than poems. They both move you,” recited Dr. Kate Trammell, a dance professor at James Madison University and an anatomy faculty member at Cedar Stone School of Massage ...

Take one look at Misty Copeland, and it’s pretty clear that ballet takes some serious strength. While many ballet dancers are moving for hours every day, they rehearse in addition to—not in place ...

“Barre is an all-over strength exercise,” explains Gretchen Solarz, the owner of City Barre in Scott’s Addition. “It targets ...

We’re all being asked to stay in due to the coronavirus pandemic and none of us are really working right now. So how do you maintain your form and well-being? Staying productive at home seems to be ...

Fitness is not just about sweating it out in the gym, it is also about finding workouts that strengthen the body while adding grace and balance. That is exactly what Malaika Arora shows us with her ...

My mother enrolled me into classical ballet when I was 3 years old — not an uncommon activity for many young children if they’re looking to become professional ballet dancers. During my ...