In Ballet West’s exercise class, Utahns discover their inner ballet dancer and forget about looking foolish Becoming a ballet student as an adult is: a) A good way to exercise. It improves posture and ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Signing up your kid for ballet class might seem like a great way to get them some exercise. But when ranked against other ...

WHENEVER I GET near a barre for ballet-based training, my brain reverts to 8 years old. It thinks I know all the moves from childhood ballet classes, so the class won’t be hard. The truth is, I’m an ...

Only 8% of kids enrolled in after-school dance programs got enough exercise during class to meet federal guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a new study finds. Even worse, only 6% ...

Trying a dance class for the first time can feel a bit intimidating, but once you get moving, you'll quickly realize how fun it can be. Plus, the health benefits of dancing extend far beyond just one ...

Founded by Kaufman and fellow dancer Jaime Diaz, The Collective Studios is a hybrid fitness and dance studio that offers ...

“I really believe anyone can dance,” said Sadie Kurzban, founder of the cardio dance franchise 305 Fitness. “You can have no rhythm and still dance. You can be seated and still dance.” ...

FARGO - Maggi Gadaire of Fargo wanted to be a tap dancer ever since she was a child. Now that she's a grandmother, she finally has the opportunity. "I want my feet to make music," said Gadaire, who is ...