Whether or not they know the difference between a pirouette and plié, students interested in ballet now have an outlet at MMC. The classical French dance is taught in a fitness class at the rec center ...

1. If you’re uncomfortable in a leotard, don’t wear one. You might associate ballet with black leotards and pink tights, but adult students generally aren’t required to dress like extras on “Dance ...

Classical music fills a bright studio filled with dancers. An instructor calls out “sus-sous…plié,” and a group of graceful students practice their ballet steps. However, this ballet class is a little ...

From the time my mom saw me attempting some kind of pirouette at about 5 or 6, I knew I wanted to be a professional ballerina. My first teacher's feedback: "Melissa needs a more serious class." From ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

Thirteen-year-old Ginny Hutton “is really pretty shy,” her parents say. But pursuing the art of dance has brought her performance and competitive spirit to the forefront. “When she gets on stage, she ...