The images of graceful ballerinas are often used in popular culture, especially in movies. Thanks to these pictures, we’ve learned the backstage secrets of this profession, but there are also a great ...

As a young ballet dancer, Adriana Pierce lived with two separate selves: the dancer at rehearsal and then, outside the studio, the queer woman exploring her identity. She did not think it possible for ...

My mother enrolled me into classical ballet when I was 3 years old — not an uncommon activity for many young children if they’re looking to become professional ballet dancers. During my ...