Editor’s Note: This is the first in an occasional series, in which we find out: “How do they do that?” Sometimes, in a ballet, time stops. “The Sleeping Beauty,” coming to Pacific Northwest Ballet ...

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 ...

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 ...

Which ballet pointe shoes are best? Ballet shoes can provide you with comfort and protection while you are practicing and performing ballet. Ballet pointe shoes, in particular, are designed ...

When Katie Warren started dancing ballet at 2 years old, she told her mother that she wanted to dance long enough to get the “pretty shoes” — the pale pink satin toe shoes adorned with flowing ribbon ...