The Independent

How ballet has been transformed by choreographers from contemporary dance: 'It's an exciting time for the art form'

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter For a grand and stately art ...
NPR

Ballet Programs Look For More Boys To Step Up To The Barre

A beautiful ballerina and a handsome prince are at the heart of the world's most famous ballets. Sleeping Beauty. Swan Lake. The Nutcracker, of course. And at training grounds for future dancers, ...
Psychology Today

Behind the Gender Gap in Ballet

Source: 123RF Image ID: 127156677 Media Type: Stock Photo Model Release : Yes Copyright: pavlobaliukh At 5 years old, I began dancing, taking ballet and modern dance ...
The New York Times

Out From Russia’s Shadow: Lithuania’s National Ballet at 100

Performances in N.Y.C. The national company has a new leader, Jurgita Dronina, and a desire to raise its profile to a troupe that can rank among Europe’s best. Jurgita Dronina, left, the new leader of ...
The New York Times

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.” By Isabella Kwai and Roslyn Sulcas Dada ...
GeekWire

A familiar dance: Ex-Microsoft product manager opens ballet school, and leans into her tech skills

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE by Kurt Schlosser on Nov 7, 2025 at 7:44 am November 7, 2025 at 9:03 am ...