Behind the flawless elegance of ballet lies a world most audiences never see. While ballerinas appear weightless onstage, ...

In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...

As I followed the recent Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia I could not help but marvel at the variety of body shapes and sizes of the athletes excelling in different sports. The long track speed ...

Cleveland Ballet dancers rehearse five hours each day, five days per week, for eight weeks. With a few extra hours here and there, dancers spend more than 200 hours practicing their roles. While ...