Achieving the title of ballerina is awarded to only those who have worked hard and earned it. They must first prove their talents to be recognized as a soloist, then principle, and then a prima. But that is not as far as they can reach. There is a further...

Flexibility plays a major role in the advancement of a ballerina. Being flexible has many advantages that will work in your favor when you're trying to improve overall as a dancer. Her are some stretches you should be doing every day in order to improve...

Imagine you are accepted into any company of your choice. From the following list, which is your dream company?

There are many inspiring stories of young artists that remain untold or unheard of. It's not until someone decides share their side of the story with the rest of us. Here are the 5 best, and most inspiring ballet movies.

We all know that there are those of us who always keep our dance bags in tip-top shape and perfectly organized. Then there are those of us who, no matter how many times we take time to organize our bags, always end up with a jumble of stuff in our dance b...

These flat-bottomed predecessors of the modern pointe shoe were secured to the feet by ribbons and incorporated pleats under the toes to enable dancers to leap, execute turns, and fully extend their feet. The first dancers to rise up on their toes did so...

The dance of ballet was first introduced to the world in the fifteenth century Italian Renaissance courts. Years later, a wealthy Italian woman, Catherine de Medici, who was also married to King Henry II of France was a huge fan of the art form.

How strong and professional she is! This could happen to any of us, the most important thing is to get up and dance as our best as nothing's happened! She is so graceful and beautiful, and a true professional!

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Feet are a big deal in ballet. Students and professionals alike obsess over how their feet look, feel, and function. Who can forget the cliche image of delicate pink pointe shoes tip-toeing across the floor? Beautiful ballet feet have a reputation, but th...

Backstage at the Bolshoi: A New HBO Film Peers Into the Dark World of Russian Ballet

Junior bosila Banya arrived in France at the age of two years for treatment after contracting polio. From a young age, he feels the need to dance continuously, mixing his idol, Michael Jackson with acrobatic movements.

Choose between your favorite Russian ballerinas from this list.