If there were any lingering doubts about the transparent strength and athleticism of dancers, they have surely been quashed thanks to the recent rash of bad-ass ballerinas on screen. And as with any ...

As Ballet Tucson gears up for its final production of the 2007-08 season, company dancer Meredith Dulaney is just trying to keep shoes on her feet. By late last month, the 22-year-old had gone through ...

When you picture a ballerina, what do you see: A tutu skirt, elegant posture and maybe pointe shoes? Pirouette into the world of ballet with us as we explore the beauty and purpose of pointe shoes!

At this dance school, young girls dream of wearing uncomfortable shoes that may only hold up for a few months — and their parents are fully supportive. This isn’t a new fashion trend. It’s the reality ...

Dancers at the New York City Ballet go through about 7,000 pairs of pointe shoes each year. That's because traditional pointe shoes break down after only a few wears. All of them come from Freed of ...

The traditional pink shoes and tights break the visual line of the bodies of Black dancers. After 60-plus years, Robin Williams, a ballet dancer, recently experienced a first: performing in pointe ...