As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

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 ...

NINE ALAN SHOPE EXPLAINS HOW IT’S KEEPING THEM ON THEIR TOES. IT’LL REALLY FEEL LIKE A BALLERINA AFTER THIS. MARIANNE JUST HIT A BIRTHDAY MILESTONE ON SUNDAY. ON MONDAY, SHE’S RELIVING A CHILDHOOD ...

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — More than a dozen men and women sit in chairs spread in front of a stage in a bright room. Many are chattering. Others sit quietly. Then ballet instructor Vanessa Woods’ voice cuts ...