Women who dance together during Mardi Gras create bonds unlike any other. From hours of practice to perfecting costumes to performing in parades, dance krewes make the most of the two Carnival months.

They may be fierce competitors on the dance floor, but outside the ballroom the women of Dancing Queens have some solid friendships. And while some dancers may value the friendships more than others ...

It’s a dark and cold Wednesday night in Martinez, and Liz Carnathan, 36, is exhausted after a long day of working her job in healthcare. So, too, is marketing manager Stephanie Pacheco, 35, who spent ...

World Dance for Humanity dancers rise up in unity. (Courtesy photo) Every year on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, World Dance for Humanity invites the Santa Barbara community to join them in One Billion ...

I’m getting ready to try out a new gym in a few days, one that is geared solely toward women. Such establishments typically excite me, as I love the idea of a place where women can feel completely at ...

One October morning, as Cera Meintzer sat on her couch basking in the sun streaming through her south-facing windows, inspiration struck. “I remember that I felt warm and had this visual in my mind of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From Solange Knowles to Josephine Baker, Black women have been breaking the mold in the field of dance for generations. Over the ...