In a 1976 book showcasing his career, Mikhail Baryshnikov, arguably the greatest dancer of his generation, proclaimed, “Nobody is born a dancer; you have to want it more than anything.” The relentless ...

Brian Heil has good reason to believe that his career as a ballet artist was his destiny: His ability to work consistently and contribute to the dance community in his hometown is a rarity. “At ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and ...

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 ...

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