A holiday classic is back! Every year around December, productions of The Nutcracker (especially the beloved New York City Ballet version) come back to enchant longtime ballet-lovers and newcomers ...

While there’s no “one way” to become a professional ballerina, many performers who dance for a living follow a typical trajectory. Keep reading to learn the steps (you are a dancer, after all) to help ...

The ballet look is in vogue. “Balletcore” — think tulle, leggings, leg warmers etc. — can be seen on runways with "freaky tutus" and in department stores with Miu Miu’s popular $1,000 flats, on TikTok ...

Young dancers clad in black leotards pattered gently across the stage to their places. The auditorium at The Ogle Center at IU Southeast in New Albany was completely silent, aside from the words of ...

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The Chromatic Ballet in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been leaving people a little puzzled about how to beat it. Not only does this fight have multiple layers, but it also introduces a new mechanic ...

Celebrity Stylist Sophie Lopez explains why ballet flats are a classic hit, plus how to style them. One of the reasons ballet flats are always in demand is because of their versatility. You can thank ...

The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so successful. Dueling duetJames Streeter as the Mouse King (left) spars with ...

I recently went to look at the pointe shoes of the ballerina Emma Livry, who danced at the Paris Opera from 1858 to 1862. Today’s pointe shoes are constructed around a box cushioning the toes. But ...

The most enduring shoe trend of 2025? It has to be ballet flats. Whether worn relaxed and casual with jeans and a tee or dressed up with statement tights and a mini, a pair of chic pumps can go a long ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. NYCB’s beloved production has been performed in New York ...