The students take their spots at the barre. The mirrored wall reflects 21 dancers, elegant in their leotards, tights and ballet slippers, a few opting for gym shorts or sweats. Barres line up in ...

For many adults, a step in the right direction is a step back in time. “At this point in my life, I know I’m not going to be a ballerina, but I want to stay slim and I enjoy it,” said Rae Malone of ...

It was a week into adult beginning ballet at Greenwood’s American Dance Institute (ADI), and a student had let out a knee-jerk apology for a small error during ...

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 ...

Koresh School of Dance in Center City is offering a three-session workshop for ballet beginners starting on Saturday, Jan. 9. The studio offers drop-in adult classes in a variety of dance styles ...

Dancers perform a scene from "Swan Lake" at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase at New Roads School in Santa Monica in August. (Zoe Cranfill / Los Angeles Times) For the record: 11:40 a.m.

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 ...

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Cincinnati Ballet is making sure everyone has a chance to dance.The company will host its' "C-B Moves" dance program this weekend for adults with physical disabilities.Those interested can try it out ...

On a Tuesday in September, Mary Ruble walked up to the barre of the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica for a 7:45 a.m. ballet class, joining about 30 women of all different ages. They stretched ...