Dancers perform a scene from "Swan Lake" at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase at New Roads School in Santa Monica in August. (Zoe Cranfill / Los Angeles Times) On a Tuesday in September, ...

The light brushing of toes on the floor blends with the sound of classical music. Two barres stand in the center of the studio, each host to four students. Mistakes are met with laughs and gentle ...

When Natalie Portman finally achieves perfection onstage in "Black Swan," it's hard to know whether to applaud or pity her. And who could leave inspired to take up ballet after seeing the Syosset ...

When I signed up for my first adult ballet class in my 30s, I expected my technique to be rusty, but I didn’t expect to be totally stumped by what to wear. As a kid, my ballet school had a strict ...

The Ballet Hispánico School has announced its 2025 Adult Program Fall Session with registration available now. Serving the Upper West Side for over 55 years, The Ballet Hispánico School offers a wide ...

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