Soaring ballet jumps are perhaps the most recognizable feature of the art for outsiders but also one that continues to amaze fans and experienced trainers. There are around 10 basic jumps with many different variations. They range from quick sautés to the...

Why do you need to do workouts for the feet?.... Well, the muscles in the feet make up for a quarter of the muscles in the entire human body. So overlooking the condition of these muscles will be like not taking care of a large portion of your muscles. I...

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...

A kiss is perhaps the most wonderful form of expressing your love for a loved one. We want to share with you the most remarkable ballet kisses, which we remembered not only for our emotionality but without which the drama and choreography of the performa...

Half a year ago I started taking ballet lessons from a former Russian prima ballerina. I have gradually come to understand the Russian method based on the Vaganova system, which has produced so many top-notch ballerinas on the world stage. Not that I'm a...

Quiz- 8 questions about Misty Copeland, principal dancer of ABT.

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...

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Olga Smirnova is a Russian ballet dancer who is currently a prima ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet.

5 facts about Isabella Boylston, young principal dancer at ABT, currently the youngest principal ballerina at American Ballet Theatre!

This video is showing our top 10 favorite male ballet dancers. This is my opinion and in no way am we saying that some are better than others depending on ranking. Make sure to leave a like, subscribe and make some suggestions in the comment section down...

Everyone seems to have their favorite part of class. Wheather it's barre, adagio, allegros or pirouettes you enjoy doing most in class, usually you enjoy the one you're best at.... or you may enjoy all !

A list of stretches that will improve your turnout. Each stretch comes with a description of the goals of each position.

There are several standardized, widespread, classical ballet training systems, each designed to produce a unique aesthetic quality from its students. Many of the systems are named after their creators.

A Pas de Deux is a dance between two people, usually a man and a woman. A pas de deux usually comes at a high point of drama in a ballet and is often between lovers.